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Gen AI Strategy & Innovation Specialist
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New Brunswick, Middlesex County, New Jersey, 08933, USA
Listed on 2026-02-19
Listing for:
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
Contract
position Listed on 2026-02-19
Job specializations:
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IT/Tech
AI Engineer, Data Science Manager
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Job Title
Gen AI Strategy & Innovation Specialist
Job Number37267
Location,NJ
Job DescriptionSeeking a Gen AI Strategy & Innovation Specialist within a commercial oncology-focused pharma organization, responsible for shaping and executing the company’s AI vision. The specialist will define AI strategy and roadmaps, lead pilots and POCs, partner with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable AI solutions, and drive responsible AI governance, enterprise adoption, and continuous innovation informed by market and technology trends. 12 Month Contract, Berkeley Heights, NJ (1-3 days on-site), $75-80/hr
Responsibilities- Develop and maintain an AI strategy aligned to business goals and long-term vision.
- Identify and prioritize AI/ML use cases with clear ROI.
- Build strategic AI roadmaps covering modernization, capability building, and rollout sequencing.
- Lead AI pilots, POCs, accelerators, and innovation lab initiatives.
- Assess emerging AI tools and vendors and recommend adoption.
- Drive a culture of experimentation and continuous improvement.
- Translate business needs into actionable AI requirements.
- Partner with data science, engineering, and product to deliver scalable AI solutions.
- Present strategy, progress, risks, and outcomes to executives and teams.
- Support AI ethics, risk, and responsible-use frameworks.
- Enable enterprise-wide AI adoption through training and change management.
- Define and track KPIs for AI initiatives.
- Track trends in GenAI, automation, and MLOps.
- Benchmark competitors and industry best practices.
- Provide insights to guide strategic decisions and portfolio priorities.
- 5+ years in commercial pharma, specifically Oncology, with strong understanding of oncology commercial operations.
- 10+ years in strategy, innovation, and product management, including 3+ years in AI strategy, digital transformation, or AI product management.
- Strong knowledge of AI/ML (predictive analytics, NLP, computer vision, generative AI) and end-to-end AI delivery from ideation to scale.
- Proven ability to turn complex technical topics into clear, executive-ready narratives.
- Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and decision‑making skills.
- Hands‑on experience with cloud AI platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP Vertex AI or similar preferred).
- Background in consulting, enterprise strategy, or innovation labs is a plus.
- Experience with MLOps, data governance, and production AI environments.
- Familiarity with CRISP‑DM, Responsible AI frameworks, or model risk management.
- Advanced degree (MBA, MS in AI/ML, CS, Data Science, or related) preferred.
- Demonstrated success influencing stakeholders across multiple organizational levels.
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