AD, Data Science- Operations PHARMA

Smith Hanley; Waltham (MA); On-site; USD 170,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Smith Hanley is seeking an AD, Enterprise Data Science & AI Operations for a mid-size pharma client in Greater Boston, MA. The role sits at the intersection of advanced analytics, digital product development, and operational transformation—driving measurable impact across the pharmaceutical value chain.

You will build and deploy AI/ML, optimization, and analytics solutions at enterprise scale, leading analytics initiatives across supply chain, manufacturing, and planning, and partnering with

Qualifications

• 10+ years of pharma analytics experience with measurable business impact.
• Strong expertise in Python, SQL, ML frameworks, and cloud-native development (AWS).
• Experience with optimization tools (OR-Tools, Gurobi, Pyomo) is highly preferred.
• Deep understanding of ML, GenAI/LLMs, MLOps, and scalable AI systems.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and leadership abilities.

Responsibilities

• Build and deploy AI/ML, optimization, and advanced analytics solutions at enterprise scale.
• Lead high-impact analytics initiatives across supply chain, manufacturing, logistics, and planning.
• Drive adoption of AI and data science capabilities across the organization.
• Partner with business leaders to solve complex operational challenges.

Skills

PHARMA Data Analytics

Python

SQL

ML frameworks

GenAI/LLMs

MLOps

AWS cloud-native development

Optimization

Communication & leadership

Tools

Python

SQL

AWS

OR-Tools

Gurobi

Pyomo

GenAI/LLMs

MLOps

ML frameworks

Job description

Job Title

AD, Enterprise Data Science & AI Operations PHARMA

Location

Greater Boston, MA

Salary

$170-180k + bonus + LTI (some wiggle room)

Contact

Consultant: Eda Zullo, [e-mail]

My client, Mid-Size Pharma, is seeking an "AD, Enterprise Data Science & AI Operations" GURU!!

In this position, you will sit at the intersection of advanced analytics, digital product development, and operational transformation - driving measurable impact across supply chain, manufacturing, quality, EH&S, and business operations within the pharmaceutical value chain.

What You'll Do

• Build and deploy AI/ML, optimization, and advanced analytics solutions at enterprise scale
• Lead high-impact operational analytics initiatives across supply chain, manufacturing, logistics, and planning
• Drive adoption of AI and data science capabilities across the organization
• Partner with business leaders to solve complex operational challenges

What My Client is Seeking

• 10+ years of PHARMA experience delivering advanced analytics, AI/ML, or operations research solutions with measurable business impact
• Strong expertise in Python, SQL, ML frameworks, and cloud-native development (AWS preferred)
• Experience with optimization tools such as OR-Tools, Gurobi, or Pyomo strongly preferred
• Deep understanding of machine learning, GenAI/LLMs, MLOps, and scalable AI systems
• Strong communication, stakeholder management, and technical leadership skills