AI Project Manager / Data & Digital and Biomedical Research

About

Our client is a leading global player in the Pharmaceutical industry with global headquarters in Basel, Switzerland. They are undergoing a transformation with respect to culture and outside perception. The organisation focusses on novel therapies in Oncology and Ophthalmology and is also currently developing a world-leading pipeline in Neuroscience and Dermatology with one of the strongest pipelines of Phase II/III studies in the world.

Within D&D, the Project & Program Management team, our Client seeks a highly motivated Project Manager to manage the delivery of Artificial Intelligence (AI) projects for drug discovery, programs and strategic initiatives through disciplined planning, delivery, monitoring, and measurement of results.

The AI Project Manager will be responsible for managing AI projects and programs across Data & Digital and Biomedical Research.

This role is an initial 7 months contract with high chances of extension to be based in Basel.

Main Responsibilities

• Drive the end-to-end lifecycle and delivery of AI projects and programs, from ideation and planning to deployment and post-launch evaluation of utilization and impact
• Streamline the project delivery approach while comprehensively managing each project and project team in a dynamic environment that embraces change focusing on enablement of BR scientists
• Develop and maintain AI project & program roadmaps aligned with organizational priorities and emerging AI trends
• Serve as a key point of contact for AI projects and programs, providing regular updates to stakeholders and management
• Ensure adherence to the AI Project Playbook as the approach to managing AI projects and programs with varying degrees of complexity, risk and value to stakeholder
• Ensure AI solutions adhere to ethical standards, data privacy regulations, and responsible AI practices that meet the Company requirements
• Serve as a change agent in deployment of adaptive project management approach and agile project management practices and tools across the organization
• Actively participate in the internal project management community, share knowledge and experience with fellow program and project managers, mentor junior project management staff
• Ensure adherence to the Company global Information Security and Quality standards and policies for all products/services.
• If applicable, ensure Regulatory Compliance (e.g. GLP & GCP) standards and policies for GxP products/services.

Qualifications and Experience

• Relevant working/residency permit or Swiss/EU-Citizenship required
• Bachelor’s Degree required, with a focus on Technology or Life Sciences preferred. Candidates with a background in Biology or Chemistry will be preferred.
• Formal training in project management methodologies: PMP, PMI-ACP, Certified Scrum Master, etc..
• Formal training in AI and machine learning (ML) concepts, strategies and tools
• Professional project management certification (PMP, CSM) and AI certification (CPMAI) strongly preferred
• Strong track record of successful delivery of programs and projects in a pharma environment
• Solid knowledge of the drug discovery process in biotech and pharma R&D
• 5+ years of experience in project and program management
• 1+ years in AI/ML or data-driven environments, with solid experience working with AI tools, applications, development lifecycles
• Proficiency in the use of project execution software (Jira, MS Planner, MS Project, etc.)
• Demonstrated ability to effectively manage a project team of technical, scientific and business associates
• Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills
• English fluent