This individual will play a central role in driving cross-functional digital initiatives, with a strong focus on leveraging AI and data to advance development and manufacturing excellence, and drive efficiency across processes and functions.
DUTIES AND RESPONSABILITIES
Lead and drive complex AI and data-centric projects from inception to execution, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with strategic business goals.
Define, manage, and continuously reassess project priorities based on business value, feasibility, resource availability, and strategic alignment.
Monitor project progress, proactively identify and mitigate risks, and develop practical, cross-functional solutions to overcome challenges.
Identify and coordinate necessary resources across functions, including IT, and operations, ensuring optimal deployment and engagement.
Actively contribute to the design and development of the global data lake architecture, ensuring it meets the evolving needs of global technical operations.
Translate business needs into technical requirements and ensure effective communication across all stakeholder groups.
Drive and provide strategic input into digital roadmaps and AI use case identification.
Ensure technology adoption across functions.
Apply structured project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, PMP, Prince2) to ensure robust governance and delivery excellence.
Stay abreast of emerging technologies, especially in AI and data engineering, to inform and shape future initiatives.
Lead ad-hoc and/or punctual projects as required (e.g., yearly IT budget process/cycle)
Contribute positively to a strong culture of business integrity and ethics.
Act within compliance and legal requirements as well as within company guidelines.
REQUIREMENTS
Significant professional experience, ideally in the pharmaceutical industry or regulated manufacturing environments.
Proven track record in leading digital transformation or AI-driven initiatives in a global context.
Strong understanding of AI concepts, data lake architecture, and enterprise IT systems.
Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally and influence without authority in a matrixed, multicultural organization.
Deep cultural awareness and sensitivity to work effectively across regions and functions.
Excellent business acumen combined with solid IT fluency; able to translate between technical and business stakeholders.
Project management certification preferred or equivalent relevant experience; and a structured, delivery-oriented approach to project leadership.
Self-motivated and resourceful contributor capable of operating independently and making high-impact decisions.
Exceptional communication skills - both written and verbal -, stakeholder engagement, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to synthetize and simplify complex concepts & ideas
Experience with an ERP system is a plus.
Proficiency in English is required; working knowledge of French or another language is preferred. Candidates who are multilingual are encouraged to apply.
Pragmatic, flexible, collaborative, open-minded.
Comfortable managing tasks in a rapidly changing environment.
Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications. Management reserves the right to change or modify such duties as required.
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