Remote Senior Director, Data & AI Engineering — R&D Platform

Otsuka America Pharmaceutical Inc.; Austin (TX); Remote; USD 231,000 - 345,000; Full time

Job summary

Otsuka America Pharmaceutical Inc. is seeking a Senior Director of Data and AI Engineering to lead and execute the enterprise data and Gen AI strategy across R&D.

You will manage a multidisciplinary team, ensure regulatory compliance, and partner with IT and external collaborators to deliver scalable data and AI foundations that power drug development, clinical trials, and real-world data initiatives. The role requires strategic vision, hands-on leadership, and a track record of delivering

Qualifications

• Leadership experience managing data/AI engineering teams in regulated environments.
• Experience delivering enterprise data platforms for R&D and Gen AI initiatives.
• Strong knowledge of AI/ML model development, governance, and compliance.
• Proven track record deploying Gen AI in production within pharma/biotech.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the data/AI engineering strategy for R&D.
• Lead design, development, and deployment of scalable data pipelines and AI services.
• Oversee MLOps, lifecycle management, and governance across AI solutions.
• Mentor teams and manage budget, timelines, and stakeholder communications.
• Collaborate with IT and external partners to deliver high-quality analytics products.

Skills

Data engineering leadership

AI/ML systems

Regulated pharma experience

Cloud architecture

Education

Master's degree (Math/Engineering/Science)

PhD preferred

Job description

Otsuka America Pharmaceutical Inc. is seeking a Senior Director of Data and AI Engineering to lead and execute the enterprise data and Gen AI strategy across R&D.

You will manage a multidisciplinary team, ensure regulatory compliance, and partner with IT and external collaborators to deliver scalable data and AI foundations that power drug development, clinical trials, and real-world data initiatives. The role requires strategic vision, hands-on leadership, and a track record of delivering