Senior Director, Bioethics

• Lead selected bioethics consultations and delegated work streams
• Develop practical recommendations and escalat significant, critical, novel, or precedent-setting matters
• Support policy development, governance, and decision frameworks
• Translate ethical principles into organizational guidance
• Advance thought leadership and bioethics initiatives in data ethics, AI ethics, digital health, and technology governance
• Build trusted relationships with leaders, cross-functional partners, and external partners
• Represent the Bioethics function within agreed scope and in alignment with the Head of Bioethics
• Improve workflows, documentation, tools, mentorship, and coordination across the Bioethics function
• Collaborate with the Head of Bioethics, Policy & Partnerships to advance the function’s strategy, standards, and impact

• Masters or PhD degree in Bioethics required
• 10+ years of experience in pharmaceutical or medical device R&D environments
• Strong understanding of R&D and product development
• Hands-on experience providing bioethics advice and consultation in an industry setting
• Ability to challenge constructively and know when to raise, align, or partner on critical matters
• Strong understanding of ethical, regulatory, and operational realities of pharmaceutical or medical device R&D
• Expertise in technology ethics, including data ethics, AI ethics, digital health, and emerging technology governance
• Demonstrated ability to help build organizational capability, advisory models, and guidance
• Ability to manage multiple complex issues simultaneously
• High emotional intelligence, excellent judgment, and diplomacy
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency incorporating AI/GenAI into ways of working

Demonstrates expertise in bioethics consultation, particularly in technology ethics, including data ethics and AI ethics, while effectively managing complex issues and building organizational capabilities. Strong communication skills and the ability to foster relationships with cross-functional partners are essential.

• Masters Or PhD Degree In Bioethics
• 10+ Years Of Experience In Pharmaceutical Or Medical Device R&D
• Expertise In Technology Ethics
• Strong Understanding Of R&D And Product Development
• Excellent Written And Verbal Communication Skills

• Bioethics Consultation
• Technology Ethics
• Data Ethics
• AI Ethics
• Digital Health
• Emerging Technology Governance
• Regulatory Compliance
• Advisory Models Development
• Organizational Capability Building
• Workflow Improvement

• Emotional Intelligence
• Excellent Judgment
• Diplomacy
• Constructive Challenge
• Relationship Building

• Pharmaceutical R&D
• Medical Device R&D
• Policy Development
• Governance Frameworks
• Decision Frameworks

• AI/GenAI Integration