Director, AI Transformation & Enterprise Strategy

Emerald Clinical Trials Inc.; Lisboa; On-site; EUR 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Emerald Clinical Trials seeks a seasoned Director of AI Transformation to lead the enterprise-wide adoption of AI and Generative AI across Clinical Operations, Biometrics, Quality, Regulatory Affairs, and IT. You will define strategy, prioritize high-impact use cases, and drive governance, security, and ethical AI practices.

The role requires executive collaboration with senior leaders, change management, and a track record of delivering AI-enabled business value in regulated environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute Emerald Clinical's enterprise AI and Generative AI strategy and roadmap.
• Identify, assess, and prioritize AI use cases across business functions to maximize operational efficiency and business value.
• Lead AI transformation initiatives from concept through implementation, adoption, governance, and value realization.
• Partner with executive stakeholders to align AI solutions with strategic business objectives and organizational priorities.
• Establish frameworks for AI governance, risk management, security, privacy, and ethical use of AI technologies.
• Provide oversight and guidance on AI architecture, platform selection, integration approaches, and technical standards.
• Collaborate with Quality, Compliance, Security, and Legal teams to ensure AI initiatives meet applicable regulatory and GxP requirements.
• Drive organizational change management efforts to improve AI adoption and user engagement.
• Build internal AI capabilities and reduce dependency on external consulting resources through knowledge

Job description

Emerald Clinical Trials seeks a seasoned Director of AI Transformation to lead the enterprise-wide adoption of AI and Generative AI across Clinical Operations, Biometrics, Quality, Regulatory Affairs, and IT. You will define strategy, prioritize high-impact use cases, and drive governance, security, and ethical AI practices.

The role requires executive collaboration with senior leaders, change management, and a track record of delivering AI-enabled business value in regulated environments.