In this role, a typical day might include:
- Lead development, implementation, and governance of AI capabilities delivering measurable operational value aligned to broader pharmacovigilance (PV) technology strategy.
- Translate PV business needs into scalable digital solutions; ensure responsible, compliant, and secure adoption of AI.
This role might be for you if you can/have:
- Define and communicate AI function vision, strategy, and governance aligned to business goals.
- Identify AI opportunities across PV processes to improve efficiency, insights, and scalability.
- Support execution of the GPS digital innovation strategy with AI expertise and technical input.
- Translate PV business requirements into scalable AI-enabled solutions and digital capabilities.
- Establish/maintain architecture, data, security, and Responsible AI standards and guardrails.
- Oversee implementation and scaling of AI solutions across GPS; ensure fit-for-purpose and measurable value.
- Ensure AI-enabled solutions comply with GxP, validation, data integrity, privacy, and regulatory requirements.
- Partner with technology teams (e.g., GD IT, Cloud, Dev Ops, AI & Digital, Compliance) for alignment and scalable deployment.
- Provide operational insights and emerging technology opportunities to inform PV digital roadmap.
- Build, coach, and scale a high-performing team; drive succession planning and talent pipelines.
Qualifications:
- Bachelorβs degree; 12+ yearsβ experience in pharmacovigilance, safety systems, digital innovation, data science, or AI-enabled technology in life sciences.
- Demonstrated experience at the intersection of safety operations and technology.
- Strong knowledge of AI and advanced analytics in regulated environments.
- Strong understanding of PV processes and safety systems (e.g., safety databases, signal detection tools, reporting platforms).
- Knowledge of AI governance, Responsible AI frameworks, and data security standards.
- Ability to lead cross-functional initiatives across Safety, IT, and digital teams.