Pharma RnD AI Project Manager (m/f/d)

Responsibilities

• Drive the end-to-end lifecycle and delivery of AI projects and programs, from ideation and planning to deployment and post-launch evaluation of utilization and impact
• Streamline the project delivery approach while comprehensively managing each project and project team in a dynamic environment that embraces change focusing on enablement of BR scientists
• Develop and maintain AI project & program roadmaps aligned with organizational priorities and emerging AI trends
• Serve as a key point of contact for AI projects and programs, providing regular updates to stakeholders and management
• Ensure adherence to the AI Project Playbook as the approach to managing AI projects and programs with varying degrees of complexity, risk and value to stakeholder
• Ensure AI solutions adhere to ethical standards, data privacy regulations, and responsible AI practices that meet company requirements
• Serve as a change agent in deployment of adaptive project management approach and agile project management practices and tools across the organization
• Actively participate in the internal project management community, share knowledge and experience with fellow program and project managers, mentor junior project management staff
• Ensure adherence to company global Information Security and Quality standards and policies for all products/services
• If applicable, ensure Regulatory Compliance (e.g. GLP & GCP) standards and policies for GxP products/services

Profile

• Strong track record of successful delivery of programs and projects in a pharmaceutical environment
• Solid knowledge of the drug discovery process in biotech and pharma R&D
• Solid experience in project and program management, incl. proficiency in the use of project execution software (Jira, MS Planner, MS Project, etc.)
• Experience in AI/ML or data-driven environments, with solid experience working with AI tools, applications, development lifecycles
• Demonstrated ability to effectively manage a project team of technical, scientific and business associates
• Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills
• Bachelor’s Degree required, with a focus on Technology or Life Sciences preferred. Candidates with a background in Biology or Chemistry will be preferred
• Formal training in project management methodologies (e.g., PMP, PMI-ACP, Certified Scrum Master, etc.) as well as in AI and machine learning (ML) concepts, strategies and tools
• Professional project management certification (PMP, CSM) and AI certification (CPMAI) strongly preferred
• English fluent
  

Benefits

• Fascinating, innovative environment in an international atmosphere
• A very renowned company