Executive Director: Data Management, Analytics, AI & Architecture

Role: Executive Director of Data Management & Architecture within Global Development IT, responsible for leading data enablement, architecture strategy, and governance to support secure, scalable biopharma data capabilities. Responsibilities: oversee integrated data platforms, define architecture standards, ensure regulatory compliance (GxP), and build a high-performing data team; partner with enterprise data, security, and architecture functions; lead cross-functional initiatives in cloud data platforms (AWS, Azure, Snowflake, Databricks) and AI architectures, including GenAI and LLMs; establish data governance frameworks and ensure audit-readiness across clinical, safety, and regulatory data domains; communicate strategies to senior leadership and influence cross-organizational data priorities. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related; 17+ years’ experience in enterprise data architecture, data management, or product management, preferably in biotech, pharma, or life sciences; deep expertise in cloud data platforms, data modeling, system integration, and GxP compliance; certifications like TOGAF, DAMA CDMP, or cloud platform credentials preferred. High-Value: biopharma industry focus, clinical and regulatory data domains, enterprise data & AI architecture, cloud-based platforms, GxP compliance, and leadership in data governance and strategy. Work setup: on-site in Sleepy Hollow, NY or Warren, NJ, four days/week, with relocation support; no remote option.