Head of AI & Digital Applications

Overview

DEMO SA, one of the world's largest pharmaceutical manufacturers in injectable facilities, is looking for a Head of AI & Digital Applications to provide technical and delivery leadership for AI and Digital Business Applications across the company. The role drives the identification, prioritization, implementation and adoption of solutions that deliver measurable business value, while ensuring security, scalability, alignment with the company's enterprise architecture and compliance with pharmaceutical regulations (EU GMP standards). It is a strategic role translating business challenges into AI and digital solutions, leading delivery with internal and external resources, and shaping the company's AI and digital application roadmap.

The successful candidate will be responsible for shaping and executing the AI & Digital strategy, leading a multidisciplinary team, overseeing a portfolio of initiatives, and ensuring the delivery of innovative solutions that create measurable business value while maintaining regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead the discovery, prioritization and delivery of AI and digital applications across our business, from ideation and business case to deployment and value realization
• Partner directly with Business Leaders and Top Management to identify high-value opportunities
• Make build vs. buy vs. low-code decisions that maximize value and avoid lock-in.
• Lead internal teams + external partners in delivering AI use cases from concept to production
• Shape our AI & Digital roadmap in alignment with our Microsoft 365 + SAP IT landscape
• Embed Responsible AI, governance, and GxP compliance in everything we build
• Drive the adoption of AI technologies and foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement across the organization.
• Organize users training & support as well as efficient maintenance of digital & AI platforms.
• Evaluate emerging technologies, industry trends, and regulatory developments to identify opportunities and risks.
• Build and maintain strategic partnerships with technology providers, academic institutions, and external partners.
• Monitor portfolio performance, budgets, timelines, risks, and business outcomes.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, Data Science, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Master's degree or MBA will be considered an asset.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in technology leadership, digital transformation, AI, data analytics, or related fields.
• At least 3 years of experience leading multidisciplinary teams and complex technology initiatives.