Associate Director - Gen AI Business Analyst (Life Sciences)

In this role, you will drive a strategic AI transformation across the pharmaceutical value chain, from drug discovery to commercialization, by leading enterprise-wide initiatives and coaching subordinates to deliver high-impact solutions. You will serve as a strategic expert in life sciences, providing leadership in applying Generative AI to various areas such as drug discovery, clinical trials, regulatory affairs, pharmacovigilance, and market access. Your responsibilities will include driving thought leadership by identifying and promoting innovative Generative AI applications to position the organization as an industry leader. You will lead enterprise-wide initiatives to gather, analyze, and prioritize business requirements, aligning AI solutions with long-term organizational objectives. This will involve overseeing comprehensive analyses of complex business processes, designing AI-driven strategies to achieve operational excellence and competitive advantage. You will also be responsible for authorizing and reviewing business cases, feasibility studies, and ROI analyses to secure executive approval for transformative AI initiatives. As a key liaison between C-suite executives, technical teams, and external partners, you will drive alignment on AI strategies and initiatives. Your role will involve leading enterprise-level workshops, steering committees, and governance boards to shape AI adoption and ensure stakeholder buy-in. Additionally, you will represent the organization in industry forums and partnerships to advocate for AI-driven innovation in life sciences. Managing and mentoring a team of Senior Specialist Business Analysts will be part of your responsibilities, where you will provide strategic guidance, set performance goals, and foster professional development to ensure high-impact AI business use case delivery. You will coach Senior Specialists in advanced business analysis techniques and Generative AI applications, enhancing their ability to address complex challenges in the life sciences domain and ensuring alignment with organizational objectives. Furthermore, you will oversee the development and deployment of enterprise-scale Generative AI solutions, collaborating with AI architects and data science leaders to define model architectures and deployment frameworks for life sciences applications. It will be crucial to ensure that AI solutions are scalable, reliable, and fully integrated into mission-critical workflows. Establishing governance frameworks to ensure AI solutions comply with global regulatory standards and ethical principles will also be part of your role. To be successful in this role, you should have 10-12 years of core Business Analyst or strategic consulting experience in the life sciences domain with at least 5 years leading AI technologies, supported by a Masters degree in Life Sciences, Biomedical Sciences, Computer Science, Data Science, or a related field. A PhD or MBA is highly desirable. Expert understanding of Generative AI, machine learning, and their applications in life sciences, along with proficiency in advanced data analysis tools, exceptional project management skills, and superior analytical and problem-solving abilities are essential. Outstanding communication and leadership skills, as well as deep familiarity with life sciences/pharmaceutical regulatory requirements and industry standards, will also be critical for this role.,