AI Innovation Lead, R&D IT Strategy & Prototyping

MSD INTERNATIONAL GMBH (Singapore Branch); Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading biopharmaceutical company in Singapore is seeking a Technical Architect to lead an innovation squad focused on developing AI-driven digital solutions within R&D IT. The successful candidate will oversee prototyping efforts, collaborating with cross-functional teams to accelerate drug discovery and improve decision-making processes. The role requires extensive experience in solution architecture and strong expertise in AI technologies, preferably in biopharmaceutical environments.

Qualifications

• 10+ years experience in Enterprise, Business, or Solution Architecture.
• Experience in biopharmaceutical R&D or scientific research environments.
• Background in agile frameworks and lean methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead innovation squad for rapid prototyping in R&D IT.
• Collaborate with R&D users to identify AI opportunities.
• Deliver scalable prototypes aligned with R&D priorities.

Skills

AI/ML expertise

Generative AI

Project management

Strong analytical skills

Excellent communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or IT

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

A leading biopharmaceutical company in Singapore is seeking a Technical Architect to lead an innovation squad focused on developing AI-driven digital solutions within R&D IT. The successful candidate will oversee prototyping efforts, collaborating with cross-functional teams to accelerate drug discovery and improve decision-making processes. The role requires extensive experience in solution architecture and strong expertise in AI technologies, preferably in biopharmaceutical environments.