AI & DS Programs Engagement Lead

Cpl; Reading; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CPL in Reading is seeking an experienced DS/AI Program Operations & Engagement Lead to drive the adoption of Data Science and AI across a global Pharma R&D organisation. You will coordinate delivery, engage senior leadership, and enable change across multiple AI initiatives.

Working with senior leadership, product teams, and cross-functional stakeholders, you will bring structure, transparency, and coordination to a growing portfolio.

Qualifications

• Strong background in Program Operations, PMO, Portfolio Coordination, Business Operations, or Change & Engagement roles.
• Experience supporting complex digital, data, analytics, or technology programmes.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with experience engaging senior leadership teams.
• Experience within Agile or hybrid delivery environments.
• Ability to bring structure and organisation to fast-paced, evolving programmes.
• Strong facilitation, planning, and coordination skills.
• Previous exposure to Data, Analytics, AI, or Digital Transformation initiatives is highly desirable.
• Experience within Pharma, Life Sciences, or R&D environments would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and support the operational delivery of a portfolio of Data Science & AI initiatives across Pharma R&D.
• Facilitate planning, prioritisation, governance activities, and dependency management across multiple workstreams.
• Drive stakeholder engagement and communication activities to increase awareness and adoption of AI and data science capabilities.
• Develop and manage communication cadences, leadership updates, presentations, and engagement materials.
• Partner with project teams, SMEs, and leadership to ensure alignment, transparency, and effective ways of working.
• Support the continuous improvement of operating models, collaboration frameworks, and delivery processes.
• Gather stakeholder feedback and identify learning or communication needs to support AI adoption across the organisation.
• Help create clear, consistent messaging around DS&AI strategy, progress, and business value.

Skills

Program Operations

Portfolio Coordination

Stakeholder management

Agile delivery

Job description

CPL in Reading is seeking an experienced DS/AI Program Operations & Engagement Lead to drive the adoption of Data Science and AI across a global Pharma R&D organisation. You will coordinate delivery, engage senior leadership, and enable change across multiple AI initiatives.

Working with senior leadership, product teams, and cross-functional stakeholders, you will bring structure, transparency, and coordination to a growing portfolio.