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Job type: Permanent

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At Mundipharma, we are proud of the work we do to bring innovative treatments to patients. We challenge ourselves constantly to deliver more for patients, healthcare professionals, our partners, and our employees.

Location: London, Hybrid

Department: Data & Analytics

Job type: Permanent

Join us and make a difference when it matters most!

At Mundipharma, we are proud of the work we do to bring innovative treatments to patients. We challenge ourselves constantly to deliver more for patients, healthcare professionals, our partners, and our employees.

The Team

A visionary expert and advisor in data strategy with deep expertise in artificial intelligence (AI) & machine learning (ML) and a proven track record in the pharmaceutical and life sciences industry. The role will drive the development and execution of enterprise-wide data strategies that harness AI/ML to enhance commercial decision-making, create efficiencies in manufacturing and supply chain, accelerate drug discovery, optimize clinical trials and digital health. The role will collaborate cross-functionally with among others, IT, Finance R&D, Commercial, Manufacturing, Supply Chain and Regulatory Affairs to embed data-driven innovation into our core business processes while ensuring compliance with global regulations.

Role And Responsibilities

  • AI-Driven Strategy Development: Design and implement scalable data strategies that integrate advanced AI/ML models to solve complex challenges in commercial, manufacturing, supply chain, drug development, clinical research, and patient outcomes.
  • Cross-Functional Leadership: Partner with business functions including R&D, Finance, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Scientific Affairs, and Commercial teams to identify high-impact AI use cases (e.g., predictive analytics for clinical trials, real-world evidence generation, biomarker discovery).
  • Regulatory & Compliance Oversight: Ensure data practices adhere to FDA, EMA, GDPR, HIPAA, and industry standards (e.g., CDISC, GxP).
  • Data Governance & Architecture: Oversee the design of robust data ecosystems, including cloud platforms (AWS/Azure), data lakes, and governance frameworks to ensure quality, security, retention and interoperability.
  • External Innovation: Cultivate partnerships with AI vendors, academic institutions, and startups to pilot cutting-edge technologies (e.g., generative AI, digital twins).
  • Stakeholder Engagement: Translate technical AI concepts into actionable insights for executive leadership, fostering a culture of data literacy.
  • Team Leadership: Mentor a team comprising of data and IT experts, promoting best practices in AI ethics, model explainability, and reproducibility.

What You’ll Bring

  • Master’s or PhD in Data Science, Bioinformatics, Computer Science, or related field.
  • Previous experience working in pharma/life science on a global scale
  • Extensive experience in data, AI strategy or machine learning, with substantial experience of implementation in complex pharma/life sciences environments.
  • Proven success in deploying AI/ML solutions
  • Deep understanding of AI/ML methodologies, data engineering, and cloud based architectures (AWS, Azure, GCP)
  • Proven track record of collaborating with the business to identify, implement and drive data/AI solutions achieving business transformation
  • Proficiency in AI frameworks, cloud platforms, and data tools
  • Knowledge of pharma processes including clinical, manufacturing, commercial, supply chain and regulatory requirements such as GDPR
  • Strong knowledge of regulatory frameworks, compliance, and ethical considerations in AI and data usage
  • Ability to influence C-suite stakeholders

What We Offer In Return

  • Flexible benefits package
  • Opportunities for learning & development through our varied programme
  • Collaborative, inclusive work environment

Diversity and inclusion

Building an inclusive environment where people can thrive, grow and achieve their full potential is a priority. We believe this isn’t just the right thing, but also the smart thing to do. We are on a journey and will seek to move forward together through education and awareness to build a culture that welcomes and celebrates diversity and uniqueness. We will create a workplace environment where everyone can, every day, bring their authentic selves and is treated with dignity and respect.

About Mundipharma

Mundipharma is a global healthcare company focusing on customers across Africa, Asia Pacific, Canada, Europe, Latin America, and the Middle East.

Mundipharma is dedicated to bringing innovative treatments to patients in the areas of pain management, infectious disease as well as other severe and debilitating disease areas. Their guiding principles, centered around Integrity and Patient-Centricity, are at the heart of everything they do. For more information visit www.mundipharma.com.

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Additional Job Description:

Primary Location:

GB London

Job Posting Date:

2025-03-03

Job Type:

PermanentSeniority level

  • Seniority levelDirector

Employment type

  • Employment typeFull-time

Job function

  • Job functionInformation Technology
  • IndustriesPharmaceutical Manufacturing

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