Associate Director, AI/Data Science

Biogen; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 176,000 - 242,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Employee stock purchase plan

Paid time off & holidays

Parental Leave

Job summary

Biogen seeks an Associate Director, AI/Data Science to lead strategic adoption of analytics, ML, and generative AI across pharmacovigilance, regulatory, quality, and clinical data operations. You will shape data science strategy, evaluate AI/ML solutions, and partner with R&D leaders to transform data into impactful, compliant decisions.

The role requires strong GenAI depth, experience in regulated life sciences, and the ability to mentor junior staff. Travel <10%. Base compensation range is $176,000–$242,000, with incentive opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred in CS, mathematics, statistics, computational biology, or related field.
• 7+ years in biotech/pharma using data to support R&D decisions.
• Expert programming with Python, R, LLMs, or similar for large data sources.
• Experience developing LLM apps, prompt engineering, RAG pipelines for regulated life sciences.

Responsibilities

• Define and lead analytics and AI strategy using modern methodologies (LLMs, GenAI, RAG).
• Research, test, and implement AI/ML approaches for pharmacovigilance, regulatory, quality, and clinical data.
• Establish AI governance, validation, and responsible AI practices aligned with GxP.
• Collaborate with cross-functional R&D analytics groups to advance standards and governance.
• Present findings and business impact to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Mentor junior staff in data science, GenAI, LLMs, and responsible AI practices.

Skills

Python

R

LLMs

Prompt engineering

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

LLMs

Job description

About This Role

Biogen is seeking an Associate Director, AI/Data Science to help lead the strategic adoption of advanced analytics, machine learning, and generative AI across pharmacovigilance, regulatory, quality, and clinical data operations. This role will shape data science strategy, develop and evaluate AI/ML solutions, and partner across research & development leaders to transform how data is used to improve decision-making, operational efficiency, patient safety, and compliance in a regulated life sciences environment.

What You’ll Do

• Define and lead analytics and AI strategy using modern methodologies, including LLMs, GenAI applications, agentic workflows, and RAG-based solutions.
• Research, test, and implement new technologies, data sources, and AI/ML approaches for pharmacovigilance, regulatory submissions, quality, and clinical data insights.
• Establish AI governance, validation protocols, and responsible AI practices aligned with GxP and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional R&D analytics groups to advance standards, innovation, and analytics governance.
• Present findings, model evaluations, and business impact of AI-enabled solutions to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Mentor and upskill junior staff in data science, GenAI, LLMs, prompt engineering, RAG architectures, and responsible AI practices.

Who You Are

The ideal candidate is a strategic, hands-on data science leader who can translate emerging AI capabilities into validated, compliant, high-impact solutions. They bring strong technical depth in GenAI and advanced analytics, sound judgment in regulated environments, and the communication skills to align stakeholders across medical safety, regulatory, quality, clinical, and technology functions. Travel is expected to be less than 10%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; master’s degree preferred in computer science, mathematics, statistics, computational biology, or a related field.
• 7+ years of experience in a biotechnology or pharmaceutical organization using data to support R&D decision-making.
• Expert programming skills with Python, R, LLMs, or other languages applied to large, complex, and disparate data sources.
• Experience developing LLM applications, prompt engineering, RAG pipelines, fine-tuning approaches, and AI solutions for regulated life sciences settings.
• Knowledge of pharmacovigilance, regulatory information management, quality systems, clinical trial data, and compliance frameworks.

Job Level: Management

Additional Information

The base compensation range for this role is: $176,000.00-$242,000.00

Base salary offered is determined through an analytical approach utilizing a combination of factors including, but not limited to, relevant skills & experience, job location, and internal equity.

Regular employees are eligible to receive both short term and long-term incentives, including cash bonus and equity incentive opportunities, designed to reward recent achievements and recognize your future potential based on individual, business unit and company performance.

Benefits

In addition to compensation, Biogen offers a full and highly competitive range of benefits designed to support our employees’ and their families physical, financial, emotional, and social well-being; including, but not limited to:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, & Life insurances
• Fitness & Wellness programs including a fitness reimbursement
• Short- and Long-Term Disability insurance
• A minimum of 15 days of paid vacation and an additional end-of-year shutdown time off (Dec 26-Dec 31)
• Up to 12 company paid holidays + 3 paid days off for Personal Significance
• 80 hours of sick time per calendar year
• Paid Maternity and Parental Leave benefit
• 401(k) program participation with company matched contributions
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Tuition reimbursement of up to $10,000 per calendar year
• Employee Resource Groups participation

Why Biogen?

We are a global team with a commitment to excellence, and a pioneering spirit. As a mid‑sized biotechnology company, we provide the stability and resources of a well‑established business while fostering an environment where individual contributions make a significant impact. Our team encompasses some of the most talented and passionate achievers who have unparalleled opportunities for learning, growth, and expanding their skills. Above all, we work together to deliver life‑changing medicines, with every role playing a vital part in our mission. Caring Deeply. Achieving Excellence. Changing Lives.

At Biogen, we are committed to building on our culture of inclusion and belonging that reflects the communities where we operate and the patients we serve. We know that diverse backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives make us a stronger and more innovative company, and we are focused on building teams where every employee feels empowered and inspired. Read on to learn more about Biogen.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, race, color, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, religion, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law. Biogen is an E-Verify Employer in the United States.