Sr. Director NextGen AI Trends & Partnerships (fully remote)

About the Department

Our Research & Development organization brings together the best minds in life science innovation. The teams located in facilities in Lexington, Watertown, Cambridge and Plainsboro reflect the full R&D continuum, from early research through late-stage clinical development. Here, we are building for the future, creating a distinct R&D community based on collaboration, partnerships, and cutting-edge research across multiple modalities and therapeutic areas. We recognize that improving human health starts here and that patients rely on us. Our R&D hub merges biotech speed and agility with large pharmaceutical company quality, resources, and stability, uniting the best of both worlds to develop new medicines for patients.

The Position

The Senior NextGen AI Trends & Partnerships Director is responsible for exploring and defining how AI and digital disruption as macro trends influences business models, products, systems, and the manner in which the organization interacts with clients. The Expert will assess emerging trends, technologies, electronic platforms and potential AI business opportunities, considering local and global aspects in terms of how services will be utilized, perceived and adopted across a wide range of differing social and economic environments.

Relationships

The Senior NextGen AI Trends & Partnerships Director will report to Chief AI Officer, GVP Enterprise AI of the respective area. This position is expected to be fully remote.

Essential Functions

• Drive Strategic Digital Innovation and Transformation
  • With an external focus, be on top of market trends and the latest market movements within AI - and deliver this input to the organization
  • Identify and assess AI technologies, and platforms to determine their potential impact on business models, products, and client interactions
  • Act as a thought leader, providing expert insights and guidance on AI initiatives across the organization
  • Support senior leadership with identifying the right partners, and establishing the needed business cases to secure funding for pursuing high-impact AI opportunities
• Provide Expert Advisory to Senior Leadership
  • Offer specialized advice to EVP management teams on complex AI transformation challenges and opportunities
  • Develop and communicate actionable recommendations to senior management, ensuring alignment with broader organizational strategies
  • Represent the organization as a recognized expert in AI innovation during internal and external engagements

• Foster International External Collaboration and Partnerships
  • Establish and maintain strategic collaborations with external partners to drive AI innovation and leverage global expertise
  • Promote knowledge sharing and best practices across global teams to enhance organizational capabilities in AI innovation
  • As an individual contributor working with a high degree of independence, deliver executive-level analysis to the Chief AI Officer and communicate clear, deductive insights on emerging AI trends. Synthesize knowledge gained from scouting, networking, and engaging with relevant AI domains to keep the organization at the forefront

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university or equivalent education with 14+ years of experience required or Master's Degree/MBA from an accredited university or equivalent education with 12+ years of experience and/or Doctorate degree from an accredited university or equivalent education with 10+ years of experience
• Experience with ML engineering, designing AI platforms and frameworks, defining AI strategy and governance
• Expert in AI technologies, digital business models, and global market trends
• Demonstrated ability to manage and provide expert advice in a highly specialized field of AI innovation and transformation
• Proven capability to act as a thought leader and drive strategic initiatives at senior leadership levels (SVP/GVP)
• Strong skills in assessing emerging AI trends, technologies, and digital business opportunities on both local and global scales
• Expertise in presenting business cases to executive leadership to secure funding for digital initiatives
• Ability to