THE POSITION
The AI Project & Transformation Lead is responsible for translating the Cardio ‑ Renal ‑ Metabolic (CRM) Franchise strategy into a clear, actionable AI capability roadmap by identifying key operational and commercial gaps and opportunities that require sourcing and deploying solutions (including third-party and internal capabilities). This role leads the end ‑ to ‑ end lifecycle of third ‑ party AI solutions - from vendor identification and due diligence through pilot execution to full deployment - ensuring each solution delivers measurable business impact and builds sustainable capabilities.
Location: Bracknell, UK (hybrid working – 2 days office / 3 days home).
TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Lead end ‑ to ‑ end vendor lifecycle management, including identification, evaluation, selection, onboarding and performance monitoring.
- Conduct rigorous vendor due diligence, ensuring compliance with data privacy, cloud security, ABPI standards and internal governance policies.
- Design, implement and manage proof ‑ of ‑ concepts and pilot programmes for AI solutions, defining clear KPIs and success criteria.
- Analyse pilot outcomes and provide clear recommendations on scaling, iteration or discontinuation of solutions.
- Drive successful transition of pilots into full ‑ scale deployment, managing operational, technical and budget considerations.
- Lead change management and user adoption, ensuring new solutions are embedded into daily workflows across functions (including, but not limited to Sales, Medical, Market Access and Marketing).
Work closely with IT, legal, data and enterprise architecture teams to ensure solutions align with enterprise systems and standards.
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REQUIREMENTS
Experience & Skills
- Proven experience in programme or project management (typically 5+ years), ideally within pharmaceutical, healthcare or other regulated industries
- Strong experience managing external vendors and delivering projects from concept through to deployment
- Experience operating in highly regulated environments with a strong understanding of compliance requirements
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
- Exposure to AI ‑ driven initiatives or digital transformation projects is highly desirable
- Solid understanding of data privacy, cloud security and AI governance
Ability to translate technical concepts into business solutions.
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Education
- Degree in Business, Strategy or related field (or equivalent experience)
Project management certifications (e.g. PRINCE2, Agile) are advantageous
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WHY THIS IS A GREAT PLACE TO WORK
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