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CSL · 5 months ago

Executive Director, R&D Advanced Analytics, Automation, and AI Lead

Seqirus USA - MA - Waltham

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

15+ years exp

CSL Behring is a global biotherapeutics leader focused on saving lives through innovative therapies. The R&D Advanced Analytics, Automation, and AI Lead is responsible for executing the R&D digital acceleration roadmap, delivering business value through advanced technologies, and overseeing the development and deployment of analytics and AI/ML solutions across the R&D value chain.

BiotechnologyHealth CareHealth DiagnosticsMedical

Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Lead the development and execution of the R&D digital acceleration roadmap focused on automation, AI, and advanced analytics

Identify disruptive technologies and use cases (e.g., generative AI, intelligent automation, simulation, digital twins)

Partner with business stakeholders to develop scalable, production-ready digital solutions

Lead agile teams to develop models, tools, and platforms aligned with R&D needs

Drive rapid experimentation and innovation, ensuring feasibility, compliance, and user adoption

Establish metrics to measure the impact of digital interventions on cycle times, quality, and outcomes

Oversee partnerships with AI/ML vendors, academic collaborators, and industry consortia

Build internal capabilities and talent pipelines for digital and analytics functions

Ensure that all AI, automation, and advanced analytics solutions are implemented in a compliant manner, supporting readiness for regulatory audits and inspections involving emerging technologies

Provide thought leadership in AI, including the development and implementation of AI governance frameworks, ethical AI practices, and active engagement with industry consortia such as Pistoia Alliance, CIOMS, TransCelerate, and other relevant forums to shape standards and best practices

Qualification

AI/ML solutionsAdvanced analyticsDigital product lifecycleRegulatory complianceLife sciences knowledgeCross-functional collaborationChange leadershipThought leadershipPartnership management

Required

Master's or PhD in Data Science, Engineering, Computer Science, or related fields

15+ years of experience in digital leadership or advanced analytics/AI roles within R&D-driven pharmaceutical industry

Deep knowledge of life sciences and experience applying AI/ML and automation in scientific or regulatory domains

Demonstrated ability to deliver AI-enabled tools in regulated environments

Strong cross-functional collaboration and change leadership skills

Expertise in digital product lifecycle, from experimentation to scale

Experience supporting regulatory audits and inspections involving emerging technologies, including AI and automation, in a GxP or highly regulated environment

Benefits

CSL employees that work at least 30 hours per week are eligible for benefits effective day 1.

We are committed to the wellbeing of our employees and their loved ones.

CSL offers resources and benefits, from health care to financial protection, so you can focus on doing work that matters.

Our benefits are designed to support the needs of our employees at every stage of their life.

Whether you are considering starting a family, need help paying for emergency back up care or summer camp, looking for mental health resources, planning for your financial future, or supporting your favorite charity with a matching contribution, CSL has many benefits to help achieve your goals.