Senior AI & Data Science Leader for Pharma R&D

Otsuka America Pharmaceutical Inc.; Princeton (NJ); On-site; USD 150,000 - 224,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical

Dental

Vision

401(k) match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid holidays

Job summary

Otsuka America Pharmaceutical Inc. is seeking a Senior Manager AI and Data Scientist to architect, build, and scale AI/Gen AI solutions across R&D and corporate functions in Princeton, NJ.

You will lead end-to-end AI product development, ensure regulatory compliance, and translate complex AI concepts for diverse stakeholders. The role requires deep domain knowledge in life sciences, strong AI/data science expertise, and proven product management capabilities to deliver measurable business and

Qualifications

• Masters degree in Data Science or related field, PhD preferred.
• Experience with AI/ML in regulated pharma environments.
• Strong programming and data engineering fundamentals.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and deliver AI/ML and Gen AI applications across R&D and corporate functions.
• Create product vision, set roadmap, and manage end-to-end AI product lifecycle.
• Translate AI concepts for non-technical stakeholders and guide cross-functional teams.
• Ensure responsible AI practices, governance, and regulatory compliance.
• Lead enterprise Data Science and AI solutions with scalable, secure architectures.
• Collaborate with data engineers, IT, and vendors to align with enterprise goals.

Skills

SQL

Python

AI/ML architectures

Gen AI

RAG

LLM applications

Education

Masters degree ... PhD preferred

Tools

Dataiku

AWS SageMaker

Job description

Otsuka America Pharmaceutical Inc. is seeking a Senior Manager AI and Data Scientist to architect, build, and scale AI/Gen AI solutions across R&D and corporate functions in Princeton, NJ.

You will lead end-to-end AI product development, ensure regulatory compliance, and translate complex AI concepts for diverse stakeholders. The role requires deep domain knowledge in life sciences, strong AI/data science expertise, and proven product management capabilities to deliver measurable business and