Senior Director, AI & Digital Transformation, Operations

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, Computer Science, or a related technical field required; Master’s or MBA preferred.
• Minimum of 15–18 years of experience in biopharmaceutical, pharmaceutical, or regulated manufacturing operations, digital, or technology roles, including 8+ years leading enterprise-scale digital strategy or transformation in a senior leadership capacity.
• Proven track record of setting multi-year digital roadmaps and delivering scaled, measurable value across multiple sites and functions (manufacturing, supply chain, quality/QC, engineering, PDS&T).
• Deep understanding of Industry 4.0/5.0 and digital manufacturing technologies (MES/MOM, IIoT, data platforms, digital twins, advanced process control, robotics/automation, AI/ML and GenAI) and their application in GxP environments.
• Working knowledge of GxP/GMP, data integrity (ALCOA+), computer system assurance, and OT/IT cybersecurity expectations for pharma operations.
• Experience establishing digital governance, architecture standards, and investment/benefit-management frameworks in partnership with IT/BTS and Finance.
• Demonstrated executive presence and ability to influence senior leaders, build coalitions, and navigate a complex global matrix organization.
• Strong change leadership skills, with experience driving adoption of new technologies and ways of working at scale.
• Experience building and developing leaders and multidisciplinary teams; consulting or external technology-partner experience is a plus.
• Excellent strategic thinking, communication, and storytelling skills, with the ability to translate complex technology concepts into business outcomes.