Head of CTS Data & AI Enablement

Work Location: Rockville, Maryland

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Department: LS-LS-TTA CTS Data & AI Enablement

Recruiter: Anthony Johnson

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Your Role

As our Contract Testing Services (CTS) Head of Data & AI Enablement, you will drive the delivery of a robust data and digital product ecosystem that fuels advanced analytics and AI/ML initiatives across the organization. You will lead a high-performing global team, ensuring high-quality, governed data is available as a reusable asset and that digital applications are effectively managed. You will engage with diverse technical and functional teams, fostering collaboration to operationalize AI use cases for maximum value creation. Your responsibilities include building curated datasets, delivering secure Data-as-a-Service solutions, owning critical data applications, and ensuring data quality and compliance. Join us to shape our digital transformation and make a tangible impact!

Who you are

A high-energy leader with management experience in Data Management, Data Engineering, Digital Products, or AI/ML Enablement, including experience at the Director level in the biotech/pharmaceutical industry.

Proven track record of building and transforming data and AI practices, delivering large-scale digital initiatives, and scaling global teams in matrixed organizations.

Deep expertise - with hands-on experience - in data engineering and pipeline development, data governance frameworks, data quality and compliance, business intelligence and data visualization tools, digital product ownership of data analysis platform, AI/ML practices including model lifecycle management, feature stores, and reproducibility; Data, systems and software lifecycle management.

Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret data for decision-making and connect project initiatives to overarching business goals.

Excellent communicator, able to present complex quantitative and qualitative data effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Proven ability to foster a culture of continuous improvement and innovation, encouraging participation and leveraging team strengths. Location:

The Head of Data & AI Enablement can be located from either our Burlington, MA or Rockville, MD location. We do promote a hybrid flexible work schedule, supporting 2-3 days in office.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree and at least 8 years of management experience in Data Management, Data Engineering, Digital Products, or AI/ML Enablement:

Master's Degree and at least 6 years of related experience

PhD and at least 4 years of related experience

At least 5 years of experience in the Biotech/Pharmaceutical/Life Sciences industry

Strong knowledge of regulatory requirements such as cGMP, GxP, FDA 21 CFR Part 11, and experience in validation and compliance practices

Familiarity with AI/ML practices including model lifecycle management, Data, Systems

Experience establishing effective strategic plans and business objectives for AI/ML adoption

Pay Range for this position: $146,200 - $219,300

The offer range represents the anticipated low and high end of the base pay compensation for this position. The actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as location, level of experience, education, skills, and other job-related factors. Position may be eligible for sales or performance-based bonuses. Benefits offered by the Company include health insurance, paid time off (PTO), retirement contributions, and other perquisites. For more information click here.

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