Remote AI Strategy Director — R&D IT Leadership

MSD; Rahway (NJ); On-site; USD 256,000 - 403,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Long-term incentive

Job summary

MSD Rahway seeks an Executive Director, R&D IT AI Technical Strategy Lead to shape and implement the company’s AI strategy in support of R&D. You will partner with IT and R&D leaders to deliver near-term value and drive agile AI transformation across the portfolio.

You will lead department-wide initiatives, translate business strategy into technology roadmaps, and champion digital capabilities, setting the direction for AI/ML solutions that enable scientists and improve outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in Computer Science, Engineering or Life Science.
• Preferred: MBA or PhD.

Responsibilities

• Align with Central IT and Business to derive, implement, and influence AI/ML technical capability strategy.
• Track quantifiable indicators of success and plans to execute, including change management, IT/business adoption, and value realization.
• Have expert understanding of the tech landscape and business processes within the pharmaceutical industry.
• Build strong cross functional relationships with IT and business stakeholders to resolve complex tech and data problems.
• Stay current with industry trends to identify emerging areas of focus and opportunities for AI enablement, including deep learning and generative AI.
• Partner with R&D IT Value teams on capability roadmaps, negotiating tradeoffs to maximize value and ensure adoption.
• Communicate IT strategy and portfolio to key stakeholders.
• Encourage a digital mindset and adoption of digital innovation.
• Be a change agent for new digital capabilities.
• Lead a team with responsibilities for talent development.

Skills

AI/ML strategy

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Change management

Strategic thinking

Pharma domain knowledge

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS/Engineering/Life Science

MBA or PhD (preferred)

Job description

MSD Rahway seeks an Executive Director, R&D IT AI Technical Strategy Lead to shape and implement the company’s AI strategy in support of R&D. You will partner with IT and R&D leaders to deliver near-term value and drive agile AI transformation across the portfolio.

You will lead department-wide initiatives, translate business strategy into technology roadmaps, and champion digital capabilities, setting the direction for AI/ML solutions that enable scientists and improve outcomes.