JSR Tech Consulting · 18 hours ago
Governance Specialist Emerging Technology & Innovation (Pharma)
JSR Tech Consulting is seeking a Governance Specialist for Emerging Technology & Innovation to support their Pharma Client's Product Management/Innovation team. The role focuses on enhancing innovation governance frameworks for new technologies, ensuring alignment with ethical AI principles and compliance management through collaboration with various stakeholders.
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Responsibilities
Review and enhance existing innovation governance policies, standards, and guidelines for emerging technologies (GenAI, XR, multimodal AI, etc.) to support scalable, responsible deployment
Conduct risk and impact assessments, classify use cases (e.g., low/mid/high-risk per Client framework), and recommend mitigations in collaboration with Compliance, Legal, ERC, Data Privacy, and ISRM teams
Update governance playbooks, procedures, and tools to address gaps in ethical use, transparency, auditability, and regulatory alignment (GxP, data privacy)
Facilitate cross-functional workshops and reviews to embed governance into innovation processes without stifling acceleration
Horizon-scan emerging tech risks (e.g., GenAI bias/hallucinations, XR privacy in immersive settings) and provide advisory input
Use GenAI tools (e.g., Perplexity for research, Claude for analysis) to support governance documentation and assessments
Qualification
Required
5+ years in AI/ethics governance, risk/compliance, or policy development (pharma/life sciences experience highly preferred)
Deep familiarity with Generative AI risks/applications and emerging technologies like XR
Knowledge of frameworks like EU AI Act, ethical AI principles, and pharma-specific compliance (GxP, data protection)
Strong analytical and stakeholder collaboration skills
Preferred
Experience with tools like Copilot, Perplexity, Claude, Meta Ray-Ban, or Google Glass for governance evaluations
Prior work in regulated environments supporting innovation labs or digital transformation