Associate Director R&D AI Solutions & Analytics

Position Summary

Drive build and adoption of R&D analytics and AI solutions through stakeholder engagement, user feedback, and performance measurement. Support development of a high-performing innovative culture focused on experimentation, agility, collaboration, and measurable impact. Promote scalable and reusable approaches to R&D analytics delivery, AI enablement, and operational intelligence. Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior team members, contractors, and project contributors as appropriate. Lead rapid prototyping, proof-of-concept development, and innovation initiatives aligned with enterprise R&D priorities. Collaborate with Digital/IT organizations and external vendors to support deployment and integration of enterprise AI and analytics solutions. Support implementation and scaling of AI-powered use cases including clinical operations copilots, enrollment analytics, workflow automation, and decision-support tools. Partner with R&D stakeholders to identify, prioritize, and execute high-value analytics and AI use cases aligned with business objectives. Drive development and operationalization of scalable dashboards, operational metrics, and intelligent analytics products to improve clinical and operational performance. Lead the design and scaling of insights through analytics and AI-enabled solutions supporting Clinical Development, Clinical Operations, Portfolio Strategy, and broader R&D functions. Other responsibilities as assigned.

Primary Responsibilities

• Drive build and adoption of R&D analytics and AI solutions through stakeholder engagement, user feedback, and performance measurement.
• Support development of a high-performing innovative culture focused on experimentation, agility, collaboration, and measurable impact.
• Promote scalable and reusable approaches to R&D analytics delivery, AI enablement, and operational intelligence.
• Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior team members, contractors, and project contributors as appropriate.
• Lead rapid prototyping, proof-of-concept development, and innovation initiatives aligned with enterprise R&D priorities.
• Collaborate with Digital/IT organizations and external vendors to support deployment and integration of enterprise AI and analytics solutions.
• Support implementation and scaling of AI-powered use cases including clinical operations copilots, enrollment analytics, workflow automation, and decision-support tools.
• Partner with R&D stakeholders to identify, prioritize, and execute high-value analytics and AI use cases aligned with business objectives.
• Drive development and operationalization of scalable dashboards, operational metrics, and intelligent analytics products to improve clinical and operational performance.
• Lead the design and scaling of insights through analytics and AI-enabled solutions supporting Clinical Development, Clinical Operations, Portfolio Strategy, and broader R&D functions.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

Education/Experience/Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Engineering, Life Sciences, Business Analytics, or a related field
• 8+ years of experience in analytics, AI solutions, or digital innovation within pharmaceutical, biotech, or healthcare environments
• Hands-on experience developing AI-driven data products, analytics solutions, and operational dashboards
• Experience working within regulated R&D environments including clinical development, safety, or regulatory
• Knowledge of industry data standards such as CDISC and FHIR
• Experience partnering with Digital/IT teams and external vendors to implement enterprise analytics and AI solutions
• Able to manage multiple concurrent initiatives and deliver scalable analytics products aligned to business priorities
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally

Physical Requirements

• Regular standing, walking, sitting, and the use of hands for handling or operating equipment
• Occasional lifting and/or moving up to 20 pounds
• The ability to travel independently overnight and/or work after hours as required by travel schedules or business needs

What we offer US-based Employees

• Competitive base, bonus, new hire and ongoing equity packages
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Employer-paid life, disability, business travel and EAP coverage
• 401(k) Plan with a fully vested company match 1:1 up to 5%
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with a 2-year purchase price lock-in
• 15+ vacation days
• 13 -15 paid holidays, including office closure between December 24th and January 1st
• 10 days of paid sick time
• Paid parental leave benefit
• Tuition assistance

EEO Statement (US-based Employees)

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every one of the qualifications in the exact way they are described in job postings. We are committed to building a diverse, equitable, inclusive, and innovative company, and we are looking for the BEST candidate for the job. That candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background or may meet the qualifications in a different way. We strongly encourage you to apply, especially if the reason you are the best candidate isn’t exactly what we describe here.

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