[Hiring] Senior Director, AI & Data Science Solutions @Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.

Role Description

The Senior Director, AI and Data Science Solutions will be a visionary and strategic leader responsible for defining and executing the AI, Generative AI, and Data Science solutions strategy across the entire R&D value chain.

• Empower scientific and business functions—including drug development, clinical trials, and real-world data evidence.
• Deliver or build robust, scalable, and compliant AI and data science solutions across drug development.
• Manage a high-performing team of AI and data scientists, machine learning scientists, and specialist developers.
• Bridge the gap between scientific ambition and technical execution.
• Oversee a centralized capability team comprising programmers, full-stack AI and data scientists.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of progressive leadership experience in data science, AI/ML, and Gen AI.
• Strong experience in architecting, building, and maintaining large-scale data and AI solutions in a regulated environment.
• Experience in the pharmaceutical, biotech, or life sciences industry, particularly within R&D.
• Proven track record of implementing and deploying Gen AI and large language model (LLM) applications.
• Expertise in real-world data assets and using them to generate scientific evidence.
• Strong team leadership and project management skills.

Requirements

• Masters in Mathematical, Engineering, or Scientific disciplines.
• PhD is strongly preferred.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
• Company provided basic life and accidental death & dismemberment insurance.
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• Tuition reimbursement and student loan assistance.
• A generous 401(k) match.
• Flexible time off, paid holidays, and paid leave programs.