Research Strategy Development & Integration Lead

Research Strategy Development & Integration Lead Responsibilities:

• Serve as integrator across strategic initiatives (AI, automation, technology), maintaining holistic transformation alignment.
• Develop a point of view on applying AI/automation/emerging tech in Research; translate external innovation into roadmap options.
• Identify/manage cross-initiative dependencies, sequencing risks, and strategic tensions.
• Advance strategic thinking for Research transformation and "Labs of Tomorrow" (challenge assumptions, identify gaps, incorporate emerging trends).
• Partner with Head of Research Strategy Development to prepare leadership/governance narratives and support decision‑making.
• Monitor and critically evaluate the external AI/data science/technology-enabled research landscape for maturity and strategic implications.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure priorities are understood, supported, and resourced.
• Support multi‑year strategic roadmap development, including scenario planning and prioritization.
• Build relationships with embedded program managers to inform strategic judgment without duplicating program management.

• 10+ years in life sciences or technology strategy (management consulting background preferred).
• Advanced degree required:
  PhD (life sciences/quant) or MBA; MS combinations considered.
• Experience leading/contributing to large-scale technology-enabled/digital transformation in life sciences/biotech.
• Experience with agile delivery in complex orgs.
• Working knowledge of drug discovery & development; can engage scientists on strategy.
• Fluency in AI/data science/platform approaches to drug discovery; AI‑first biotech/tech-enabled life sciences experience preferred.
• Strong executive communication; ability to synthesize complexity and influence senior stakeholders without authority.

• Exposure to AI-enabled drug discovery, automation, or next‑generation research models; strategy consulting experience.