Chief Technology Officer - Healthcare & Life Sciences AI Studio - UK

Globant; London; Hybrid; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in London is seeking a Chief Technology Officer for their HealthCare and Life Sciences AI Studio. The successful candidate will define and execute the technology strategy, lead a global team, and oversee innovation in AI service offerings. Ideal candidates should have over 15 years of technology leadership experience and a strong background in AI transformations. The role is hybrid, offering both competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Competitive salary

Qualifications

• 15+ years in technology leadership with global scope.
• Experience leading AI-focused delivery practices.
• Strong background in governance, risk, and security compliance.

Responsibilities

• Define the global AI technology vision across the HLS practice.
• Oversee innovation in service offerings related to AI.
• Partner with senior stakeholders to shape AI transformation roadmaps.
• Manage a global team and establish training programs for AI best practices.

Skills

Leadership

AI transformation

Consultative sales

Governance and risk compliance

Global communication

Job description

Overview

At Globant, we are working to make the world a better place, one step at a time. We enhance business development and enterprise solutions to prepare them for a digital future. With a talented team present in more than 30 countries, we are strategic partners to leading global companies in their business process transformation.

We seek a Chief Technology Officer for our HealthCare and Life Sciences AI Studio who shares our passion for innovation and change. This role will be responsible for defining and executing the full technology strategy for this Studio, leading a team of approximately 1700 global technologists. You’ll ensure cutting‑edge architecture, frameworks, IP, and delivery excellence across engagements with high‑tech and professional services clients.

What you will do

• Define & drive the global AI technology vision across the HLS (Pharma/ Biotech, Drug Discovering) practice, ensuring alignment with Globant’s global strategy.
• Oversee innovation in service offerings—ranging from generative AI, predictive models, NLP, and intelligent automation to AI‑driven advisory services.
• Partner with senior stakeholders in HLS (Life Sciences, Payers and Providers) clients to shape AI‑led transformation roadmaps.
• Creation of new offerings in HLS space and overall technical strategy for the AI studio.
• Work directly with the CEO of the HLS studio. Nurture a strong global team across regions—guiding leadership, establishing training programs, ensuring competence in AI best practices, and responsible AI governance.
• Collaborate with Innovation Labs, R&D, and Chief AI Officer functions to pilot emerging technologies and scale internally.
• Represent AI Studio in executive discussions with enterprise clients and internal leadership.
• Support pricing, scoping, and commercial negotiations aligned with delivery cost models and profitability targets.

What will help you succeed

• 15+ years in technology leadership—preferably with global scope and delivery scale of thousands of team members.
• Proven record of leading AI-focused delivery practices within professional services firms, advanced consulting organizations, or healthcare and life science providers.
• Demonstrated success engaging HCLS clients on AI transformation.
• Experience in consultative sales / pre-sales, working alongside CROs/partners to convert technical capability into revenue.
• Strong background in governance, risk, and security compliance around AI/ML systems.
• Exceptional people leadership—coaching, growing, and scaling global teams, including distributed delivery across hubs.
• Global mindset with excellent communication skills, engaging with clients and internal senior leadership.

Location

This job can be filled in London (Hybrid).

Diversity & Equal Opportunity

We may use AI and machine learning technologies in our recruitment process. Globant is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Globant is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please let your recruiter know.

Compensation & Benefits

Final compensation offered is based on multiple factors such as the specific role, hiring location, as well as individual skills, experience, and qualifications. In addition to competitive salaries, we offer a comprehensive benefits package. Learn more about life at Globant here: Globant Experience Guide.