Associate Director

Axtria; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 4,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Axtria is seeking a Director of Data AI Delivery in Gurugram, India. This leadership role involves overseeing delivery of complex data and AI programs for global pharmaceutical clients, showcasing strong technical leadership and an in-depth understanding of pharma data ecosystems.

The ideal candidate should have over 15 years of experience, including 8+ years in managing large data and AI programs, as well as a solid track record of delivering enterprise-grade products.

Qualifications

• 1520 years of experience in technology delivery.
• At least 8+ years in leading large data/AI programs.
• Strong experience with pharma datasets.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery teams across various domains.
• Drive planning and execution of large-scale programs.
• Engage with senior pharma stakeholders.

Skills

Data Engineering

AI/ML Solutions

Cloud Platforms

Problem Solving

Project Management

Education

BE/B.Tech

Master of Computer Application

Tools

Azure

Databricks

PySpark

Job description

Position Summary

The Director Data AI Delivery will lead end-to-end delivery of complex data, analytics, and AI/GenAI programs for global pharmaceutical clients. This role requires strong technical leadership, deep understanding of pharma data ecosystems, and proven experience in delivering scalable data platforms, digital solutions, and AI-driven products.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead multi-disciplinary delivery teams across Data Engineering, AI/ML, MLOps, Product Engineering, Cloud, QA, and DevOps to deliver enterprise-grade pharma data products and AI solutions.
• Drive planning, estimation, roadmapping, risk management, and execution of large-scale programs using Agile/Scaled Agile practices.
• Ensure on-time, on-budget, and quality delivery for all engagements, with clear KPIs and governance dashboards.
• Manage BAU operations, SLAs, and incident/problem management for live data products and AI platforms.
• Engage with senior pharma stakeholders across RD, Commercial, Medical, and Digital/Data functions to translate business needs into technical solutions.
• Build trusted relationships, influence decision-making, and provide thought leadership on Data AI modernization.

Education

• BE/B.Tech
• Master of Computer Application

Work Experience

• 1520 years of experience in technology delivery, with at least 8+ years in leading large data/AI programs.
• Strong experience delivering data platforms, AI/ML solutions, GenAI/LLM-based applications, or analytics systems for pharma or life sciences clients.
• Hands‑on understanding of pharma datasets such as Sales Marketing, Patient Data, Clinical Data, MDM, and Omnichannel data.
• Proven track record managing multi-million-dollar programs and multi-shore delivery teams.
• Experience with cloud platforms - Azure, data engineering (Databricks, PySpark), ML engineering, API development, and enterprise integration patterns.
• Experience with Agile/SAFe, product-based delivery models, and engineering governance.

Behavioural Competencies

• Teamwork Leadership
• Motivation to Learn and Grow
• Ownership
• Cultural Fit
• Talent Management

Technical Competencies

• Problem Solving
• Lifescience Knowledge
• Communication
• Project Management
• Attention to PL Impact
• Capability Building / Thought Leadership
• Scale of revenues managed / delivered