Join a global biopharmaceutical organization advancing data and AI innovation to improve patient outcomes. As the Data & AI Associate Director, you will lead data capability development in Japan, shaping strategy, overseeing enterprise data initiatives, and driving adoption of analytics and AI solutions across commercial, medical, and patient-focused functions. This role provides strategic leadership with hands-on influence over data engineering, AI/ML delivery, and cross-functional digital transformation.
Key Responsibilities
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Define data and AI strategies aligned with business and IT objectives.
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Lead delivery of data engineering, advanced analytics, and AI/ML solutions.
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Oversee data platform integration, ingestion pipelines, and model deployment.
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Manage data governance including taxonomy, ontology, and metadata standards.
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Partner with internal stakeholders and external vendors to ensure aligned execution.
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Drive adoption and operationalization of data products across business functions.
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Provide advisory support to senior business and IT leaders on data-driven initiatives.
Required Skills and Qualifications
Experience:
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8+ years delivering enterprise data solutions across data engineering, analytics, and AI/ML.
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Experience designing and managing data lake architectures and data integration frameworks.
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Hands-on knowledge of cloud platforms and the modern data stack (e.g., AWS, Snowflake, dbt).
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Experience managing cross-functional teams and vendor partnerships.
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Understanding of healthcare data standards and privacy/compliance requirements.
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Background supporting commercial, medical, market access, or patient services functions in life sciences.
Soft Skills:
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Strong stakeholder communication and collaboration abilities.
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Ability to simplify complex technical concepts for non-technical audiences.
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Strategic thinking with the ability to execute hands-on when required.
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High ownership mindset and ability to work within matrixed environments.
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Strong analytical and structured problem-solving skills.
Language Requirements:
Preferred Skills & Qualifications
About the Company
Our client is a global biopharmaceutical company dedicated to delivering innovative therapies in complex and underserved disease areas. The organization is committed to advancing patient-centric digital and data capabilities while fostering collaboration across regional and global teams.
Why You'll Love Working Here
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Opportunity to build next-generation data and AI capabilities in a growing organization.
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Strategic leadership role with visibility across global and regional teams.
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Collaborative, mission-driven environment focused on improving patient outcomes through digital innovation.
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