IT Director - Data & AI

London
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Job Title: IT Director - Data & AI

Location: London - hybrid working

Type: Permanent

Salary: £(Apply online only)K DOE

Are you a strategic IT leader with a passion for data, AI/ML innovation, and real-world healthcare impact? We're working with a global life sciences company looking to appoint a senior data leader to spearhead enterprise-wide data transformation initiatives.

This is a high-impact role for a visionary expert in data strategy, responsible for designing and driving the adoption of cutting-edge AI/ML solutions across multiple business units-from manufacturing and supply chain to R&D and commercial operations. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of data-led innovation, ensuring alignment with global regulatory standards and fostering cross-functional collaboration at the highest levels.

Key Responsibilities:

AI-Driven Strategy Development - Lead the design and implementation of scalable, AI/ML-powered data strategies to tackle complex challenges across drug development, clinical research, commercial performance, and patient outcomes.

Cross-Functional Collaboration - Partner with internal stakeholders across scientific, operational, and commercial teams to identify and deliver high-value AI use cases.

Regulatory & Compliance Oversight - Ensure all data practices are fully aligned with global regulatory standards including GDPR and other industry-specific frameworks.

Data Governance & Architecture - Oversee the design of enterprise-grade data ecosystems leveraging cloud technologies (e.g., AWS, Azure), data lakes, and robust governance frameworks.

Innovation & Partnerships - Build and nurture relationships with external partners, including AI vendors and academic institutions, to stay at the forefront of AI advancements (e.g., generative AI, digital twins).

Leadership & Engagement - Inspire a high-performing data and tech team, translate technical insights for senior leadership, and foster a culture of ethical, responsible AI usage.

This is a rare opportunity to step into a leadership role with genuine enterprise influence, long-term scope, and the chance to shape future strategy in a critical sector.

The above is just a snapshot of our client's requirement. A full and comprehensive job description will be provided following application.

We will be supporting our client in appointing a suitable candidate ASAP - apply without delay for consideration

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