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Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in leading strategic technology initiatives, particularly in the pharmaceutical sector, with a strong focus on AI and digital transformation. Capable of building relationships with senior leaders and translating complex technical concepts into actionable strategies.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Strategic Technology LeadershipAI And Digital TransformationCross-Functional Project DeliveryExecutive-Level CommunicationTechnology Capability Evaluation
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Hard Skills
Technology StrategyDigital TransformationDrug Research KnowledgeStructured AnalysisBuild-Versus-Buy EvaluationCross-Functional Project ManagementAI-Enabled SolutionsRegulatory Technology KnowledgeClinical Development TechnologyData Platforms
Soft Skills
Influencing Without AuthorityRelationship BuildingProblem SolvingJudgment In Ambiguous EnvironmentsHigh-Challenge, High-Support Approach
Industry Keywords
Pharmaceutical EnvironmentLife SciencesManagement ConsultingContract Research OrganisationInnovation Ecosystems
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Partner with leaders of selected priority technology programmes to clarify strategy, scope, value objectives, roadmaps and organisational needs
- Provide an independent, evidence-based view of programme progress, risks and value delivery to support Technology Investment Board decisions
- Apply a high-challenge, high-support approach to bring transparency and help teams solve strategic problems and remove barriers
- Lead focused work on build, buy or partner choices, capability sourcing, operating models and external technology landscapes
- Assess which capabilities could create competitive advantage and which can be sourced effectively from external partners
- Help shape new technology initiatives, including business cases, funding approaches, value definition, governance and delivery models
- Connect learning across programmes, identify opportunities for reuse and reduce unnecessary duplication of technology capabilities
- Build trusted relationships with senior scientific, technology and business leaders, influencing decisions without direct authority
- Translate between scientific, operational and technical stakeholders so complex choices become clear and actionable
- Contribute directly to strategic projects related to the wider portfolio while programme delivery accountability remains with programme owners
Requirements
What you’ll need- Degree or equivalent experience in technology, computer science, life sciences, engineering, business or a related discipline
- Significant experience leading strategic technology, AI or digital transformation work in a large pharmaceutical environment
- Strong knowledge of drug research or development
- Ability to work credibly with scientific, operational and technology leaders
- Demonstrated experience shaping and delivering cross-functional strategic projects in complex organisations
- Experience evaluating technology capabilities, operating models, partnerships or build-versus-buy decisions
- Ability to use structured analysis to develop recommendations and support implementation
- Executive-level communication and influencing skills, including confidence working with Vice Presidents and other senior leaders
- Evidence of hands-on contribution, sound judgement and effective delivery in ambiguous, fast-moving environments
- Preferred: Experience in management consulting, particularly strategy, technology or life sciences consulting
- Preferred: Experience moving from consulting into pharmaceutical, biotechnology or life-sciences technology roles
- Preferred: Knowledge of AI-enabled research or development solutions, clinical development technology, regulatory technology, data platforms or scientific technology
- Preferred: Product, portfolio or investment experience within pharmaceutical R&D, biotechnology, a contract research organisation or a life-sciences technology company
- Preferred: Experience working with external vendors, technology partners or innovation ecosystems
Benefits
Comp & perks- Competitive salary
- Annual bonus based on company performance
- Healthcare and wellbeing programmes
- Pension plan membership
- Shares and savings programme
- Hybrid working model with remote and in-office work
- Health care and other insurance benefits for employee and family
- Retirement benefits
- Paid holidays
- Vacation
- Paid caregiver/parental and medical leave
- Eligibility to participate in a share based long term incentive program