About this opportunity
Axtria, Inc lists this Director - Data Strategy & AI Transformation (1304) opportunity in berkeley heights, New Jersey. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
OVERVIEW
Axtria is seeking an experienced Director, Data Strategy & AI Transformation to help Life Sciences organizations unlock the value of their data and accelerate AI-driven business transformation.
This leadership role sits at the intersection of business strategy, data modernization, analytics, and artificial intelligence. The successful candidate will partner with pharmaceutical and medical device clients to define enterprise data strategies, design modern data ecosystems, and enable innovative AI, analytics, and commercial solutions that improve business performance and patient outcomes.
The ideal candidate is equally comfortable engaging with C-level executives on business strategy, advising functional leaders on data transformation, and working with technical teams to bring complex initiatives to life.
This is a highly visible consulting and client-facing leadership role that combines strategic advisory, solution development, and delivery oversight.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Strategic Data & AI Advisory
Serve as a trusted advisor to Life Sciences clients on enterprise data, analytics, and AI transformation initiatives
Develop data and AI roadmaps aligned to commercial, medical, patient services, and market access business objectives
Lead executive workshops to identify opportunities for modernization, automation, and AI-enabled decision making
Partner with client executives to define business cases, investment strategies, and measurable outcomes
Data Modernization & Architecture
Define modern data strategies leveraging cloud technologies, data platforms, and scalable architecture patterns
Lead planning and implementation of enterprise data ecosystems utilizing Azure, AWS, Snowflake, Databricks, and related technologies
Drive data product thinking and promote reusable, scalable data assets
Guide clients through data platform modernization, governance, integration, and master data initiatives
AI & Advanced Analytics Enablement
Identify and operationalize opportunities to apply AI, Generative AI, machine learning, and advanced analytics across the Life Sciences value chain
Partner with data science and engineering teams to translate business needs into scalable analytical solutions
Support development of AI-powered use cases across forecasting, omnichannel engagement, customer intelligence, patient analytics, medical affairs, and commercial operations
Help clients establish responsible AI practices and adoption strategies
Client Leadership & Consulting Excellence
Lead complex strategic engagements from discovery through execution
Manage executive stakeholder relationships and become a trusted advisor across multiple client functions
Facilitate strategic discussions and present recommendations to senior leadership and C-suite audiences
Drive alignment across business, technology, and analytics stakeholders
Practice Development & Growth
Support business development efforts, proposal creation, client presentations, and solution positioning
Collaborate with sales and account teams to identify expansion opportunities
Develop thought leadership around Data, AI, and Life Sciences transformation
Contribute to capability building, accelerators, and reusable frameworks
Team Leadership
Mentor consultants, architects, and data professionals
Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning
Lead cross-functional global teams across strategy, engineering, analytics, and delivery functions
DESIRED EXPERIENCE
Required
15+ years of experience in data strategy, data management, analytics, or data transformation consulting
Experience serving pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or medical device clients
Experience leading enterprise-level data modernization initiatives
Strong understanding of cloud-based data ecosystems and modern data architecture
Experience with Azure and/or AWS
Experience with Snowflake, Databricks, or comparable cloud data platforms
Proven ability to engage executive stakeholders and translate business objectives into data transformation strategies
Preferred
Management consulting experience from firms such as Accenture, Deloitte, EY, PwC, KPMG, ZS Associates, IQVIA, Slalom, Capgemini, Cognizant, or similar organizations
Experience supporting AI and Generative AI transformation initiatives
Understanding of Life Sciences commercial data, customer data, patient data, MDM, governance, data quality, and analytics ecosystems
Experience supporting large-scale enterprise data programs with multimillion-dollar budgets
WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE
In the first 12 months, the successful leader will:
Establish trusted advisor relationships with senior client stakeholders
Lead strategic data and AI engagements across key Life Sciences accounts
Drive measurable growth within existing client relationships
Influence enterprise data modernization and AI transformation initiatives
Partner with internal teams to create differentiated Axtria offerings and reusable accelerators
Help position Axtria as a market leader in Data, AI, and Commercial Transformation
Pay Transparency Laws
Salary range or hourly pay range for the position
The salary range for this position is $157,600 to $205,425 annually. The actual salary will vary based on applicant’s education, experience, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data. The salary may also be adjusted based on applicant’s geographic location.
The salary range reflected is based on a primary work location of Berkeley Heights, New Jersey. The actual salary may vary for applicants in a different geographic location.
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Worksite address
berkeley heights, NJ, 07922, US
Who can apply
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