Vice President Digital Platforms, Data & Transformation

Hartmann Young Limited; United States; On-site; USD 240,000 - 340,000; Full time

Job summary

Hartmann Young Limited is seeking a Vice President, Digital Platforms, Data & Transformation to shape the organization’s data foundations and platform strategy. You will lead a multidisciplinary team and collaborate with business, IT, AI, Quality and Security to turn strategy into reliable delivery in a regulated environment.

You will define the enterprise data strategy, build scalable platforms and governance, drive AI deployment, and foster cross-functional collaboration to deliver measurable

Qualifications

• 10+ years in senior leadership roles
• Experience delivering enterprise data platforms and digital transformation
• Strong understanding of enterprise IT incl. infrastructure, security, software dev and operations
• Practical knowledge of data engineering, analytics, ML and production deployment
• Experience establishing data governance in regulated environments
• Ability to influence senior stakeholders and secure support for change
• Advanced degree in CS or related field preferred; equivalent experience also considered

Responsibilities

• Define and deliver the enterprise data strategy across sites and systems
• Build scalable data platforms, pipelines and integration architecture with clear standards
• Establish infrastructure and controls to deploy AI, analytics and automation into production
• Develop reusable digital solutions to improve productivity, quality and business performance
• Lead data governance, risk management, privacy, auditability and resilience
• Build and develop a multidisciplinary team and shape resources
• Drive adoption through stakeholder engagement and change management
• Manage technology partners, vendors and integrators

Skills

Senior leadership

Multidisciplinary teams

Stakeholder engagement

Data governance

Change management

AI & ML knowledge

Production deployment

Education

Advanced degree in computer science

Tools

Data platforms

Analytics platforms

Security controls

Generative AI

Job description

We’re working on behalf of a global CRO to appoint a Vice President, Digital Platforms, Data & Transformation.

This is an opportunity to shape the organisation’s digital and data foundations, building the platforms, infrastructure and governance needed to bring AI and advanced analytics into everyday scientific and business operations.

We’re looking for someone who combines executive leadership with the technical depth and hands‑on approach to turn strategy into delivery. You’ll lead a small, multidisciplinary team and work closely with business leaders, IT, AI, Quality and Security across a complex, regulated environment.

The role

• Define and deliver the enterprise data strategy, connecting scientific and business data across sites and systems.
• Build scalable data platforms, pipelines and integration architecture, with clear standards for quality, ownership and secure access.
• Establish the infrastructure and controls needed to deploy AI, analytics and automation into production.
• Develop reusable digital solutions that improve productivity, quality and business performance.
• Lead technology and data governance, covering responsible AI, validation, privacy, auditability and operational resilience.
• Build and develop a multidisciplinary team, shaping the resources and capabilities required.
• Drive adoption through stakeholder engagement, training and change management.
• Manage strategic technology partners, vendors and integrators.

Your experience

• 10+ years in senior leadership roles, with substantial experience leading multidisciplinary technology teams.
• Experience delivering enterprise data platforms, integration architecture and digital transformation with measurable business results.
• A strong understanding of enterprise IT, including infrastructure, security, software development and operations.
• Practical knowledge of data engineering, analytics, machine learning and generative AI, including the requirements for production deployment.
• Experience establishing data governance and managing technology risk within a regulated environment.
• The ability to influence senior stakeholders, explain technical priorities clearly and secure support for change.
• An advanced degree in computer science or a related discipline is preferred; equivalent experience will also be considered.