Data & AI Program Lead – GxP, R&D, Data, Supply Chain – 100% Remote, UK

MRP-Global; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A large global organization is seeking a Data & AI Program Lead responsible for driving the vision and strategy for data, analytics, and AI. This role is available for remote work from the UK and offers an initial contract of 6 to 12 months with opportunities for extensions. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in complex data and AI programs, and a robust understanding of data architecture and cloud platforms. Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 7–12+ years of experience in data, analytics, AI, or digital transformation roles.
• Proven track record leading complex data/AI programs in regulated environments.
• Strong understanding of data architecture, ML/AI technologies, and cloud platforms.

Responsibilities

• Define and maintain the Data & AI program strategy aligned with business objectives.
• Build and manage a multi-year roadmap covering data platforms and advanced analytics.
• Identify high-value business use cases in marketing, R&D, medical affairs, and supply chain.

Skills

Data architecture

ML/AI technologies

Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Program governance

Generative AI knowledge

Prompt engineering

Responsible AI frameworks

Job description

A large global organisation are looking for a Data & AI Program Lead who would be responsible for driving the vision, strategy and execution of data, analytics and AI.

This will be an initial 6 - 12 months+ contract with the opportunity for multiple extensions.

The role can be worked 100% remotely from the UK.

Key Skills / Responsibilities :

• Define and maintain the Data & AI program strategy aligned with business and digital transformation objectives.
• Build and manage a multi-year roadmap covering data platforms, advanced analytics, machine learning, and GenAI applications.
• Identify high-value business use cases in areas such as marketing, R&D, medical affairs, quality, manufacturing, and supply chain.
• 7–12+ years of experience in data, analytics, AI, or digital transformation roles.
• Proven track record leading complex data / AI programs in regulated environments.
• Strong understanding of data architecture, ML / AI technologies, and cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Experience working with cross-functional teams in commercial, R&D, medical, or supply chain contexts.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and program governance skills.
• Knowledge of Generative AI, LLM integration, prompt engineering, and responsible AI frameworks.
• Familiarity with GxP systems, clinical data standards, PV requirements, and regulatory submissions.