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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # AI Transformation Lead - **Company:** Omass Therapeutics - **Location:** Oxford, UK - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** £70,759.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Artificial Intelligence, Data Governance, Large Language Models, AI Platforms, Information Technology - **Published:** July 30, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.co.uk/jobs/details/5821109767 ## About the Role You will have a proven ability to drive change through technology, alongside the credibility and communication skills to bring colleagues with you on that journey., * A degree in a life sciences, chemistry, or related discipline; an advanced degree (MSc or PhD) is preferred but not required where experience is strong. * Interest in drug discovery and/or development - you understand how a biotech pipeline works, from target identification through IND-enabling studies to early clinical development. * Power user of AI tools: you have been using large language models (LLMs), AI-assisted research tools, and automation platforms since their earliest availability and you stay ahead of the curve. Hands-on experience with AI platforms relevant to biotech such as Claude, Copilot, or equivalent * Able to evaluate AI tools critically and practically - including critical technical evaluation * Experience using technology to drive change * Commercially and operationally literate about might work in a resource-constrained environment. * Strong communicator who can bridge between IT, risk management and business enablement. * Innovative and ambitious mindset, with an inquisitive and agile approach to problem-solving and overcoming technical challenges; motivated to continuously learn and take on challenges * Responsible and focused approach to independent and collaborative work, with the ability to prioritise and deliver high quality work to deadlines. * Caring and inclusive; respectful and receptive to others' diverse ideas, experience and perspectives, and enjoys working collaboratively with others as a team. * Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. Preferred Experience and Skills * Familiarity with AI use cases spanning multiple functions in a drug development company: computational chemistry and biology, regulatory strategy, clinical operations, finance, business development. * Experience setting up enterprise-level AI programmes or workflows in a small-to-mid size organisation. * Able to read, edit, and write basic scripts; comfortable with APIs * Experience working with or alongside information technology (IT) teams to evaluate, procure, and integrate third-party tools. * Familiarity with data governance and AI governance principles as they apply to a regulated industry. * Change management experience ## Description * Set the agenda for the AI Committee which includes representations from IT and the business * Partner with each business function - including discovery science, non-clinical development, clinical, finance, and business development - to identify high-value AI use cases specific to their work and support implementation. * Act as gatekeeper for new AI tool investments: evaluate tools against genuine business need, cost, security, and regulatory appropriateness before recommending adoption. * Work with IT to evolve and execute OMass's AI strategy, ensuring it is practical, scalable, and appropriate for a capital-efficient preclinical biotech. * Design and deliver training programmes and hands-on workshops to upskill employees across all functions and experience levels; including leading monthly drop-in sessions and other specific staff engagement activities. * Establish cross-functional AI enablement infrastructure: shared prompt libraries, standardised tool configurations, best practice repositories, and governance frameworks. * Monitor the external AI landscape - tools, regulatory guidance, industry precedent - and brief leadership on material developments. * Share information openly and work collaboratively with other departments to help advance different projects and achieve company goals. * Promote and adhere to OMass' values of being Ambitious, Responsible, Innovative, Focused, Caring and Collaborative. * Share information openly and work collaboratively with other to help advance different projects and achieve company goals. ## Related Videos - [This App Reached 10,000 Users in One Week. 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