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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Vice President, AI Strategy & Transformation - **Company:** AI Enabled Solutions LLC - **Location:** United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Software Product Management, Software Deployment, Large Language Models, Virtual Agents - **Published:** July 25, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.tseworldwide.com/careers/52432/ ## About the Role * MBA, MS, or PhD required; advanced degree in a quantitative or life sciences discipline a plus, * 4+ years in top-tier strategy consulting with deep AI / digital transformation focus (McKinsey, Bain, BCG, or equivalent) * 6+ years in enterprise AI strategy, data science leadership, or digital transformation within biopharma or life sciences * 8+ years in biopharma commercial, R&D, or operations strategy with substantial AI or advanced analytics experience Competencies AI & Business Acumen * Deep understanding of modern AI technologies - LLMs, NLP, agentic AI, machine learning, and advanced analytics - with the judgment to determine where they create real business value * Ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear business strategy, investment cases, and governance decisions for non-technical senior audiences * Strong financial acumen - able to build compelling ROI frameworks and influence executive stakeholders to invest in AI as a strategic capability Problem Solving * Constructs structured frameworks to decompose complex, ambiguous enterprise challenges * Designs and executes rigorous analysis with minimal oversight * Synthesizes findings into clear, defensible recommendations that drive action Communication & Storytelling * Communicates with confidence and conviction in C-suite and Board settings * Produces executive-ready deliverables - slides, business cases, and narratives that are clear, compelling, and decision-ready Leadership & Teamwork * Coaches and mentors colleagues; structures their work and raises the bar on quality * Fosters a collaborative, high-performance team environment * Proactively surfaces and resolves issues before they escalate Execution & Accountability * Delivers consistently against timelines in a fast-paced, regulated environment * Balances strategic vision with practical execution - knows when to move fast and when to proceed with rigor ## Description Vice Presidents are expected to lead - not just advise. You will take ownership of enterprise AI workstreams, shape the thinking of senior stakeholders, and develop the next generation of AI-enabled capabilities and talent across the organization. AI Strategy & Roadmap * Define and lead the enterprise AI strategy and transformation roadmap across Commercial, R&D, Medical Affairs, and Operations * Identify high-value AI use cases across the drug development and commercialization lifecycle - from discovery and clinical trials through launch and lifecycle management * Translate business priorities into AI product strategies, operating models, and deployment plans that scale across therapeutic areas, functions, and regions * Continuously scan the external AI landscape - emerging technologies, competitive applications, and ecosystem partnerships - to ensure the organization stays ahead Execution & Delivery * Lead one or more high-priority AI transformation workstreams with full accountability for quality, timeline, and measurable business outcomes * Partner with C-suite and senior leadership to frame complex business problems and develop AI-enabled recommendations that are actionable and defensible * Prepare and deliver board-ready presentations, including business cases, ROI frameworks, and executive narratives that translate technical concepts into strategic decisions * Define research and analytical frameworks that drive insight, prioritization, and investment decisions Governance & Investment * Build and govern the AI investment framework - defining priorities, trade-offs, and ROI standards for AI initiatives across the enterprise * Partner across legal, privacy, compliance, and IT to ensure responsible, governed AI deployment in a regulated biopharma environment * Establish governance forums and decision-making structures to ensure coordinated, compliant, and value-driven AI adoption Team & Ecosystem Leadership * Build, coach, and develop a high-performing AI strategy team - setting direction, structuring problems, and elevating the quality of their work * Manage strategic external partnerships with technology companies, AI vendors, and academic institutions - including build-buy-partner decisions * Foster a culture of AI fluency across the organization - enabling business leaders to confidently apply AI to their most critical challenges, * Direct exposure to C-suite leadership and board-level AI strategy decisions * Work on the most strategically significant AI initiatives across a global biopharma organization * Define how AI transforms drug development, commercial execution, and organizational capability * Highly selective hiring process - joining a team of exceptional performers * The rare opportunity to shape AI strategy in an industry where the stakes are always patients ## Related Videos - [Guiding Agentic AI with Vue](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2033-guiding-agentic-ai-with-vue) - [Introduction to Azure Machine Learning](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/368-introduction-to-azure-machine-learning) - [100 times more frequent deployments: How did we create a high performance team?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1069-100-times-more-frequent-deployments-how-did-we-create-a-high-performance-team) - [AI PowerPlay: Building High-Impact Teams & Transformative Solutions](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1005-ai-powerplay-building-high-impact-teams-transformative-solutions) - [AI in Leadership: How Technology is Reshaping Executive Roles](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1705-ai-in-leadership-how-technology-is-reshaping-executive-roles) - [AI and Agility: The Dynamic Duo for Disruption](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2081-ai-and-agility-the-dynamic-duo-for-disruption) ## Related Articles - [What Industries Outside of AI Are Hiring The Most AI Experts?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/98-what-industries-outside-of-ai-are-hiring-the-most-ai-experts) - [Stephan Gillich - Bringing AI Everywhere](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/489-stephan-gillich-bringing-ai-everywhere) - [Coffee with Developers - Maria Apazoglou - Making AI understandable for all in production](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/475-coffee-with-developers-maria-apazoglou-making-ai-understandable-for-all-in-production) - [How to Become an AI Engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/331-how-to-become-an-ai-engineer) - [Navigating the AI Shift](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/629-navigating-the-ai-shift) - [MLOps – What’s the deal behind it?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/125-mlops-what-s-the-deal-behind-it)