Strategic AI Transformation Leader

Emerald Clinical Trials Inc.; Staines-upon-Thames; Hybrid; GBP 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Working

Remote or Hybrid options

Career Development

Employee Wellbeing

Global Exposure

Collaborative Culture

Meaningful Impact

Job summary

Emerald Clinical Trials invites an accomplished Director of AI Transformation to lead enterprise-wide AI and Generative AI initiatives across Clinical Operations, Biometrics, Quality, Regulatory, and IT. You will shape strategy, partner with executives, and drive adoption to boost productivity and compliance.

The role demands deep technical insight, strong business acumen, and a track record of delivering high-visibility AI programs within regulated environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in IT/CS/Engineering/Business or related field.
• Extensive experience leading digital transformation, enterprise technology, or AI initiatives.
• Proven success delivering AI and Generative AI strategies at an organizational level.
• Strong understanding of LLMs, ML, AI agents, automation platforms, and intelligent workflows.
• Experience with cloud-based AI platforms, preferably Microsoft Azure.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute Emerald Clinical's enterprise AI and Generative AI strategy and roadmap.
• Identify, assess, and prioritize AI use cases across functions to maximize value.
• Lead AI transformation initiatives from concept through implementation, adoption, governance, and value realization.
• Partner with executive stakeholders to align AI solutions with strategic objectives.
• Establish frameworks for AI governance, risk management, security, privacy, and ethics.

Skills

AI strategy

Stakeholder management

Azure cloud

Regulatory compliance

Change management

Leadership

Cross-functional leadership

Vendor management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Azure

Job description

Emerald Clinical Trials invites an accomplished Director of AI Transformation to lead enterprise-wide AI and Generative AI initiatives across Clinical Operations, Biometrics, Quality, Regulatory, and IT. You will shape strategy, partner with executives, and drive adoption to boost productivity and compliance.

The role demands deep technical insight, strong business acumen, and a track record of delivering high-visibility AI programs within regulated environments.