Digital Transformation Manager in Pharma (AI Focus)

AOP Health; Wien; Vor Ort; EUR 49.000 - 60.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Open corporate culture

Personal and professional development

Flat hierarchies

Competitive salary + bonus

Zusammenfassung

AOP Health is seeking an experienced AI Transformation Lead to drive the company’s enterprise AI agenda, define the strategy, and prioritize high-value use cases across functions.

You will establish governance, lead change management, and partner with Medical, Regulatory, Quality, Commercial, and Manufacturing to deliver measurable value through responsible AI. This strategic role emphasizes business enablement and cross‑functional collaboration.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a related field (Business, Life Sciences, Digital Transformation, Data, IT, Engineering).
• At least 8 years in digital transformation, AI data product mgmt or related roles.
• Proven ability to translate business challenges into tech-enabled roadmaps and cases.
• Hands-on understanding of generative AI tools and AI operating models.
• Strong stakeholder management across senior leadership and partners.
• Experience in regulated industries (pharma/healthcare) preferred; familiarity with GxP and EU AI Act is a plus.
• Excellent analytical and communication skills; pragmatic, results-oriented.
• Fluent in English; other European languages optional.

Aufgaben

• Own and drive AI strategy, roadmap, governance, and use-case portfolio.
• Partner with stakeholders across functions to identify and implement AI opportunities.
• Lead responsible AI adoption with governance standards and risk management.
• Coordinate cross-functional collaboration with IT, data, security, legal, compliance, and vendors.
• Drive change through training and adoption programs embedding AI into workflows.
• Monitor AI adoption, impact, risks, and costs with KPIs and exec reporting.

Kenntnisse

Analytical thinking

Communication

Facilitation

Problem solving

Stakeholder management

Strategic thinking

Fluent English

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree

Tools

Generative AI tools

AI-enabled enterprise platforms

Jobbeschreibung

We are looking for an experienced AI Transformation Lead to drive AOP Health’s enterprise-wide AI agenda and transform growing AI adoption into a scalable, governed, and business-focused capability. In this role, you will define and execute the AI strategy, prioritize high-value use cases, establish practical governance frameworks, and partner with business functions to deliver measurable value through responsible AI implementation. This is a strategic transformation role with a strong focus on business enablement, governance, change management, and cross-functional collaboration.

What Your Day To Day Will Look Like

• Own and drive AOP’s AI strategy, roadmap, governance framework, and enterprise-wide use-case portfolio, ensuring alignment with business priorities and measurable value creation.
• Partner with stakeholders across Medical, Regulatory, Quality, Pharmacovigilance, Commercial, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Corporate Functions to identify, prioritize, and implement high-impact AI opportunities.
• Lead the responsible adoption of AI technologies by establishing governance standards, risk management practices, safe-use guidelines, and appropriate oversight for regulated and business-critical use cases.
• Coordinate cross-functional collaboration between business teams, IT, data, security, legal, compliance, and external vendors to successfully deliver AI-enabled initiatives and scalable solutions.
• Drive organizational change and capability building through training, ambassador networks, best practices, and adoption programs that embed AI into everyday workflows.
• Monitor AI adoption, business impact, risks, and costs through KPIs and executive reporting while continuously evaluating emerging technologies and industry developments.

Your Qualifications And Experience

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business, Life Sciences, Digital Transformation, Data, IT, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in digital transformation, AI/data product management, enterprise technology, IT business partnering, technology consulting, or a similar role.
• Proven ability to translate business challenges into technology-enabled solutions, roadmaps, business cases, and investment priorities.
• Hands-on understanding of generative AI tools, AI-enabled enterprise platforms, data-driven workflows, and emerging AI operating models.
• Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across senior leadership, business functions, IT, governance teams, and external partners.
• Practical understanding of data governance, information security, privacy, vendor management, and risk management principles.
• Experience in the pharmaceutical, healthcare, life sciences, or another regulated industry is strongly preferred. Familiarity with GxP environments, quality systems, validation concepts, and AI-related regulations such as the EU AI Act is an advantage.
• Excellent analytical, communication, facilitation, and problem-solving skills, combined with a pragmatic, results-oriented mindset.
• Fluent in English; additional European languages are considered a plus.

Our offer

• Open corporate culture with the opportunity to bring in your own ideas
• Great opportunities for personal and professional development
• Attractive work environment with excellent career opportunities and flat hierarchies
• Competitive salary package plus bonus and various benefits
• Gross annual salary provided for this function is a minimum of EUR 54.642,- based on full-time employment (38,5h/week). Any potential overpayment depends on professional experience and qualifications.