Executive Director, R&D Advanced Analytics, Automation, and AI Lead

CSL; Maidenhead; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A pharmaceutical company in Maidenhead is seeking an Executive Director to lead R&D Advanced Analytics, Automation, and AI initiatives. The successful candidate will possess over 15 years of experience in digital leadership and a Master's or PhD in relevant fields. Responsibilities include driving innovation in AI and analytics across the R&D value chain while ensuring compliance and strategic alignment with business goals.

Benefits

Comprehensive healthcare benefits

Financial protection resources

Mental health support

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in digital leadership or advanced analytics/AI roles.
• Deep knowledge of life sciences and experience with AI in regulated domains.
• Proven ability to deliver AI-enabled tools in regulated environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of the digital acceleration roadmap.
• Identify disruptive technologies and develop scalable digital solutions.
• Drive innovation while ensuring compliance and user adoption.

Skills

Digital leadership

Advanced analytics

AI/ML applications

Regulatory compliance

Cross-functional collaboration

Change leadership

Education

Master’s or PhD in Data Science, Engineering, or Computer Science

Job description

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Executive Director, R&D Advanced Analytics, Automation, and AI Lead, Maidenhead

Client: CSL

Location: Maidenhead

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 99b09b8afd6a

Job Views: 17

Posted: 12.08.2025

Expiry Date: 26.09.2025

Job Description:

The Position:

The R&D Advanced Analytics, Automation, and AI Lead is responsible for executing the R&D digital acceleration roadmap, focusing on delivering business value through advanced and emerging technologies. This role oversees the design, development, and deployment of analytics, automation, and AI/ML solutions across the R&D value chain, collaborating with I&T, RDLT, TES LT, external innovation ecosystems, and partners to identify and apply disruptive technologies that enable measurable transformation. The leader acts as a strategic bridge between R&D and I&T, ensuring digital initiatives are robust, impactful, and aligned with enterprise architecture.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the development and execution of the R&D digital acceleration roadmap focused on automation, AI, and advanced analytics.
• Identify disruptive technologies and use cases (e.g., generative AI, intelligent automation, digital twins).
• Partner with stakeholders to develop scalable, production-ready digital solutions.
• Lead agile teams to develop models, tools, and platforms aligned with R&D needs.
• Drive rapid experimentation and innovation, ensuring feasibility, compliance, and user adoption.
• Establish metrics to measure the impact of digital interventions on cycle times, quality, and outcomes.
• Oversee partnerships with AI/ML vendors, academic collaborators, and industry consortia.
• Build internal capabilities and talent pipelines for digital and analytics functions.
• Ensure AI, automation, and analytics solutions are compliant and support regulatory audits.
• Provide thought leadership in AI, including governance frameworks, ethical practices, and engagement with industry forums like Pistoia Alliance, CIOMS, TransCelerate.

Education & Requirements:

• Master’s or PhD in Data Science, Engineering, Computer Science, or related fields.
• 15+ years of experience in digital leadership or advanced analytics/AI roles within R&D-driven pharmaceutical industry.
• Deep knowledge of life sciences and experience applying AI/ML and automation in scientific or regulatory domains.
• Proven ability to deliver AI-enabled tools in regulated environments.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration and change leadership skills.
• Expertise in digital product lifecycle, from experimentation to scale.
• Experience supporting regulatory audits involving emerging technologies, including AI and automation, in GxP or highly regulated environments.

CSL employees working at least 30 hours per week are eligible for benefits from day 1. CSL offers resources and benefits supporting health care, financial protection, mental health, and more, tailored to employee needs at every stage of life. We encourage you to review our benefits to see what’s available.

CSL Behring is a global leader in developing high-quality medicines for rare and serious diseases, serving over 100 countries in areas such as immunology, hematology, cardiovascular, and more.