Senior Associate Director Pharma AI/ML Data Science (Hybrid)

Smith Hanley Associates; Princeton (NJ); Hybrid; USD 170,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Smith Hanley is sourcing an Associate Director for Commercial AI/ML/Data Science in the Biopharma space. The role focuses on leading AI/ML initiatives to optimize commercial decision-making and requires strong experience in deep learning, Generative AI, and advanced analytics.

The position is hybrid, based in southern New Jersey/Greater Philadelphia, with a salary range of $170k–$190k plus bonus. Collaboration with Commercial, Marketing, and Analytics teams will be essential to deliver scalable

Qualifications

• Advanced analytics experience in pharma/biotech/healthcare is required or strongly preferred.
• 8–10 years in analytics, AI/ML, or related fields with leadership exposure.
• Experience delivering AI/ML solutions in a commercial/operational setting.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of AI/ML, predictive analytics and Generative AI initiatives to inform commercial decisions.
• Build and deploy models using deep learning, probabilistic forecasting, causal inference, reinforcement learning, and agentic AI.
• Partner with Commercial, Marketing, and Analytics leaders to translate business challenges into scalable AI solutions.
• Communicate insights and strategic recommendations to senior leadership.

Skills

AI/ML experience

Generative AI

Predictive analytics

Deep learning

Probabilistic forecasting

Causal inference

Reinforcement learning

Python

R

Scala/Java

Cloud & CI/CD

Databricks

AWS

Git

Education

MA degree / PhD desirable

Tools

Databricks

AWS

Git

CI/CD

Job description

Smith Hanley is sourcing an Associate Director for Commercial AI/ML/Data Science in the Biopharma space. The role focuses on leading AI/ML initiatives to optimize commercial decision-making and requires strong experience in deep learning, Generative AI, and advanced analytics.

The position is hybrid, based in southern New Jersey/Greater Philadelphia, with a salary range of $170k–$190k plus bonus. Collaboration with Commercial, Marketing, and Analytics teams will be essential to deliver scalable