AVP, AI & Data for Life Sciences & Pharma Transformation

Deloitte France; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 172,000 - 338,000; Full time

Job summary

Deloitte France's AI & Data practice is seeking an Associate Vice President to lead enterprise data architecture, AI/ML programs, and digital transformation for Life Sciences clients. You will shape use cases, coordinate across business, product, and engineering teams, and guide engagements from planning through delivery.

You will mentor practitioners, drive workshops, and contribute to go-to-market materials while partnering with executives to realize value from data and analytics.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in enterprise data architecture, data strategy, analytics, AI/ML, and digital transformation.
• 6+ years of experience in Life Sciences or pharmaceutical manufacturing, quality, or operational transformation projects.
• 6+ years of experience with MES, QMS, LIMS, ERP, or PLM platforms.
• 4+ years of experience leading, managing, and delivering complex technology engagements.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, or Artificial Intelligence.
• Ability to travel 50%, on average, based on the work you do and the clients and industries/sectors you serve.
• Limited immigration sponsorship may be available.
• The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $171,600 to $338,300.

Responsibilities

• Lead AI & Data engagements focused on manufacturing, quality, and digital operations transformation for Life Sciences / Pharma clients.
• Shape and deliver use cases such as process visibility, exception management, predictive insights, AI‑assisted quality analytics, intelligent automation, and connected operations.
• Translate manufacturing and quality business needs into scalable AI, data, and digital solution designs.
• Work across business, product, architecture, engineering, and client teams to support implementation and adoption.
• Help clients connect process transformation with enabling systems, data foundations, and value realization.
• Support broader AI & Data pursuits and delivery efforts beyond manufacturing and quality when needed.
• Lead engagement planning, budgeting, staffing, and team mobilization for data and AI initiatives
• Define deliverable structure and content; manage quality, timelines, economics, and engagement risk
• Manage day‑to‑day interactions with executive clients and sponsors and facilitate buy‑in for proposed solutions
• Lead business development activities, including client relationship development, pursuit leadership, proposal development, and pricing strategy input
• Coach and develop practitioners through counseling, staffing input, recruitment, retention, and delivery team leadership
• Lead workshops, executive presentations, and stakeholder sessions.
• Mentor junior practitioners and contribute to practice, offering, and go‑to‑market development.

Skills

Enterprise data architecture

Data strategy

Analytics

AI/ML

Digital transformation

Life Sciences domain experience

MES/QMS/LIMS/ERP/PLM

Leadership of complex engagements

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, or AI

Job description

Deloitte France's AI & Data practice is seeking an Associate Vice President to lead enterprise data architecture, AI/ML programs, and digital transformation for Life Sciences clients. You will shape use cases, coordinate across business, product, and engineering teams, and guide engagements from planning through delivery.

You will mentor practitioners, drive workshops, and contribute to go-to-market materials while partnering with executives to realize value from data and analytics.