Executive Director, AI Transformation & Strategy

Scorpion Therapeutics; Bridgewater (MA); Hybrid; USD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision coverage

Mental health support

401(k) with match

Equity awards

Learning and mentorship programs

Job summary

Scorpion Therapeutics in Bridgewater, NJ is seeking a strategic leader to drive enterprise AI transformation across the organization, reimagining how the company operates and competes. You will partner with business leaders to identify high‑value AI use cases, translate problems into opportunities, and embed AI into workflows while championing an AI literacy mindset across teams.

The role requires bridging non‑technical stakeholders and technical teams, embedding AI into workflows, and advancing

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree with 15+ years in life sciences leadership.
• Deep knowledge across R&D, Commercial, Regulatory or Operations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and steward enterprise AI transformation strategy.
• Identify, prioritize, and activate high-value AI use cases; translate business problems into executable opportunities.
• Bridge non-technical business stakeholders and technical teams (data science, IT, digital) to drive measurable operational and strategic impact.
• Embed AI into operating models, workflows, and decision-making; drive organizational AI mindset shift.
• Champion AI literacy and upskilling (certification pathways, learning modules).
• Collaborate on AI governance and responsible AI: oversight, bias mitigation, transparency; ensure alignment with FDA/EMA and other relevant guidance.
• Align with cybersecurity for robust data protection protocols for sensitive data.
• Represent the organization at industry forums and translate evolving AI trends into strategic recommendations.
• Own the AI business case process (pilots, success metrics, ROI), maintain an AI investment portfolio, define KPIs/ROI, and report progress to executive leadership and the Board.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Executive communication

AI/ML strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree and 15+ years leadership in life sciences

Job description

Responsibilities:

• Develop and steward the enterprise AI transformation strategy, reimagining how the organization operates and competes.
• Partner with business leaders to identify, prioritize, and activate high-value AI use cases; translate business problems into executable opportunities.
• Bridge non-technical business stakeholders and technical teams (data science, IT, digital) to drive measurable operational and strategic impact.
• Embed AI into operating models, workflows, and decision-making; drive organizational AI mindset shift.
• Champion AI literacy and upskilling (certification pathways, learning modules).
• Collaborate on AI governance and responsible AI: oversight, bias mitigation, transparency; ensure alignment with FDA/EMA and other relevant guidance.
• Align with cybersecurity for robust data protection protocols for sensitive data.
• Represent the organization at industry forums and translate evolving AI trends into strategic recommendations.
• Own the AI business case process (pilots, success metrics, ROI), maintain an AI investment portfolio, define KPIs/ROI, and report progress to executive leadership and the Board.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree and 15+ years progressive business leadership in life sciences (Pharmaceuticals, Biotech, Medtech, or CRO/CDMO).
• Deep knowledge of at least two major functional areas (e.g., R&D, Commercial, Regulatory, Operations).

Additional preferred skills/experience:

• Led complex cross-functional strategic initiatives (including AI-related) from concept through execution.
• Business-lens evaluation of emerging technologies; can assess hype vs substance; vendor/internal accountability.
• Exceptional communication/influence; comfortable presenting to executives and facilitating frontline sessions.
• Strategic comfort with AI/ML, automation, and predictive analytics.
• Familiarity with life sciences AI regulatory frameworks (FDA/EMA guidance preferred).

Travel/Work:

• Hybrid role (Bridgewater, NJ); ~20% domestic and international travel; remote most of the time.

Benefits (highlights):

• Medical/dental/vision coverage, mental health support, EAP; wellbeing reimbursement; paid time off; fertility/family-forming benefits and caregiver support; flexible schedules.
• 401(k) with match, annual equity awards, ESPP, company-paid life/disability insurance; learning and mentorship programs.