Director, AI Translation & Adoption - Data & Technology

Parexel International; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Vacation/holiday/sick time

FSA/HSA

401(k) match

Pet insurance

Job summary

Parexel International is seeking a Director, AI Translation & Adoption to lead the adoption and integration of AI capabilities across the organization. This role translates complex AI concepts into accessible guidance for non-technical stakeholders and collaborates with change management, learning & development, and corporate communications to maximize impact.

You will oversee AI education programming, develop strategic communications, and build organizational capability for AI-driven

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required (field flexible)
• 10+ years in roles combining technology and communications
• Strong working knowledge of AI and generative AI concepts
• Experience partnering with organizational change management, learning & development, and corporate communications

Responsibilities

• Own the AI adoption posture across Parexel and align with priorities
• Curate AI communications and education calendar for non-technical audiences
• Translate technical AI concepts into accessible language while maintaining accuracy
• Brief change management, learning & development, and communications teams on AI direction
• Lead AI education calendar and learning paths across the organization
• Partner with Corporate Communications on AI brand and external messaging

Skills

Strategic communication

Stakeholder management

Change management

AI/Generative AI knowledge

Technical translation

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

About Parexel

Parexel is a leading global clinical development partner delivering insights-driven clinical and consulting solutions to the life sciences industry. With 22,000+ employees worldwide, we partner with biopharmaceutical companies and research sites to design and deliver patient-focused clinical trials that broaden access and make research a care option for anyone, anywhere.

We work with focus, agility, and shared purpose - moving with urgency to address patient needs and accelerate the delivery of new therapies. We embrace bold thinking, adapt quickly to change, and continually raise the bar for the speed and quality of clinical research. We are expanding our team and seeking talented individuals to help drive industry-leading innovation, With Heart(R).

About the Role

We are seeking a Director, AI Translation & Adoption, to join our AI Enablement team in a remote capacity located on the East Coast. In this strategic leadership role, you will drive the adoption and integration of AI capabilities across Parexel, translating complex technical concepts into accessible, actionable guidance for non-technical stakeholders. As Director, AI Translation & Adoption, you will serve as the connective tissue between our AI Enablement team and the broader organization, partnering with organizational change management, learning and development, and corporate communications to ensure AI initiatives create meaningful impact at scale.

This position is critical to our mission of democratizing AI knowledge across Parexel. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams including SPOCs, change ambassadors, and business unit leaders to shape how AI is understood, adopted, and leveraged across the enterprise. You'll lead a team that curates AI education programming, develops strategic communications, and builds the organizational capability to embrace AI-driven transformation. With diverse teams and continuous learning opportunities, this role offers the chance to influence how a global organization adopts transformative technology.

Key Responsibilities

• Own the AI adoption posture across Parexel, determining what AI capabilities are emphasized, when, and to which audiences, ensuring strategic alignment with organizational priorities
• Curate and oversee the AI communications and education calendar, translating the enterprise AI roadmap and product status into forms that partner organizations can effectively consume and act upon
• Lead the team's work translating highly technical AI and generative AI concepts into clear, accessible language for non-technical audiences while maintaining technical accuracy across all AI messaging
• Brief organizational change management, learning and development, corporate communications teams, and the SPOC and change ambassador networks on AI direction, updates, and strategic implications
• Oversee the AI education calendar including lunch and learns, speaker series, role-based learning paths, and topical sessions, partnering with learning and development on delivery infrastructure
• Operate as a service function to partner organizations, triaging and prioritizing AI-related requests while maintaining predictable capacity commitments that enable partners to plan with confidence
• Partner with corporate communications on brand alignment for AI content and external messaging, and with organizational change management on internal change communications tied to AI tool launches
• Maintain working relationships with business unit leaders, SPOCs, and change ambassadors across Parexel, serving as the AI subject-matter authority in cross-functional forums
• Lead and develop a team responsible for adoption liaison, translation, and education programming, building AI fluency and translation capabilities over time

Candidate Profile

You’ll thrive in this role if you bring:

• Exceptional ability to translate complex technical concepts into accessible, accurate language for non-technical audiences without sacrificing precision
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills across diverse formats including briefings, presentations, written content, and working sessions
• Strong stakeholder management and partnership skills, particularly with organizational change management, learning and development, and corporate communications functions
• Sound judgment in curating what messages reach which audiences and when, with the ability to read organizational dynamics and build trust
• Comfort serving as the AI subject-matter authority in non-technical settings, balanced with the wisdom to defer to experts when appropriate
• Experience working in technology adoption, change management, or organizational transformation initiatives

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required (field flexible: technical, communications, organizational psychology, or related)
• 10+ years in roles that combine technology and communications, such as adoption leadership, technical product marketing, change management for technology programs, or similar
• Strong working knowledge of AI and generative AI concepts; able to maintain credibility with technical teams while remaining accessible to non-technical audiences
• Demonstrated experience partnering with organizational change management, learning and development, and corporate communications functions
• Familiarity with adoption metrics and the operational definitions of adoption including active usage, integrated workflow, and demonstrated value

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree in a related field
• Experience in regulated industries such as life sciences, healthcare, or financial services
• Experience leading teams in technology, communications, or organizational development

Benefits and Compensation

• Health, Vision & Dental Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Vacation/Holiday/Sick Time
• Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts
• Work/Life Balance
• 401(k) with Company match
• Pet Insurance

For a complete list of benefits, please visit www.parexel.com/us-benefits.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees, which includes paid time off, a 401(k) match, life insurance, health insurance, and additional benefit offerings in accordance with the terms of our applicable plans.

We believe in flexibility, growth, and creating space for people to do their best work. Join us and be part of a team where your contributions help shape the future of clinical research.

EEO Disclaimer Parexel is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to legally protected status, which in the US includes race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.