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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # AI Transformation Lead - **Company:** AOP Orphan - **Location:** Wien, Austria - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Cyber Security, Information Technology Consulting, Data Governance, Data Analytics, GXP - **Published:** July 26, 2026 - **Apply:** https://at.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=03badb2f61b0dc07 ## About the Role * Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business, Life Sciences, Digital Transformation, Data, IT, Engineering, or a related field. * Minimum 8 years of experience in digital transformation, AI/data product management, enterprise technology, IT business partnering, technology consulting, or a similar role. * Proven ability to translate business challenges into technology-enabled solutions, roadmaps, business cases, and investment priorities. * Hands-on understanding of generative AI tools, AI-enabled enterprise platforms, data-driven workflows, and emerging AI operating models. * Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across senior leadership, business functions, IT, governance teams, and external partners. * Practical understanding of data governance, information security, privacy, vendor management, and risk management principles. * Experience in the pharmaceutical, healthcare, life sciences, or another regulated industry is strongly preferred. Familiarity with GxP environments, quality systems, validation concepts, and AI-related regulations such as the EU AI Act is an advantage. * Excellent analytical, communication, facilitation, and problem-solving skills, combined with a pragmatic, results-oriented mindset. * Fluent in English; additional European languages are considered a plus., If you would like to work as a team player in an international environment and can identify with our values "Agile, Ambitious, Aligned, Accountable and Appreciative", then: Take this CHANCE and ## Description We are looking for an experienced AI Transformation Lead to drive AOP Health's enterprise-wide AI agenda and transform growing AI adoption into a scalable, governed, and business-focused capability. In this role, you will define and execute the AI strategy, prioritize high-value use cases, establish practical governance frameworks, and partner with business functions to deliver measurable value through responsible AI implementation. This is a strategic transformation role with a strong focus on business enablement, governance, change management, and cross-functional collaboration. What Your Day To Day Will Look Like * Own and drive AOP's AI strategy, roadmap, governance framework, and enterprise-wide use-case portfolio, ensuring alignment with business priorities and measurable value creation. * Partner with stakeholders across Medical, Regulatory, Quality, Pharmacovigilance, Commercial, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Corporate Functions to identify, prioritize, and implement high-impact AI opportunities. * Lead the responsible adoption of AI technologies by establishing governance standards, risk management practices, safe-use guidelines, and appropriate oversight for regulated and business-critical use cases. * Coordinate cross-functional collaboration between business teams, IT, data, security, legal, compliance, and external vendors to successfully deliver AI-enabled initiatives and scalable solutions. * Drive organizational change and capability building through training, ambassador networks, best practices, and adoption programs that embed AI into everyday workflows. * Monitor AI adoption, business impact, risks, and costs through KPIs and executive reporting while continuously evaluating emerging technologies and industry developments. ## Related Videos - [Blueprints for Success: Steering a Global Data & AI Architecture](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1577-blueprints-for-success-steering-a-global-data-ai-architecture) - [AI PowerPlay: Building High-Impact Teams & Transformative Solutions](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1005-ai-powerplay-building-high-impact-teams-transformative-solutions) - [Thinking Differently - How to Make Money from Cyber Attacks & Cheats](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/745-thinking-differently-how-to-make-money-from-cyber-attacks-cheats) - [PySpark - Combining Machine Learning & Big Data](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/44-pyspark-combining-machine-learning-big-data) - [How is AI changing the leadership role?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1101-how-is-ai-changing-the-leadership-role) - [Cyber Security: Small, and Large!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/259-cyber-security-small-and-large) ## Related Articles - [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) - [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) - [MLOps – What’s the deal behind it?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/125-mlops-what-s-the-deal-behind-it)