Executive Director, PDS Digital Transformation & Fusion

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Executive Director, PDS Digital Transformation & Fusion (R1603573)

The Executive Director, PDS Digital Transformation & Fusion will report to the VP, PDS Chief of Staff and will lead the design and execution of a cross-functional operating model that embeds digital, data, AI, and advanced analytics capabilities into core business processes across Product Development & Supply (PDS). This role carries a clear executive mandate to lead and influence PDS wide transformation, shaping how the organization operates through product-based delivery, end-to-end workflow redesign, and data-driven decisioning.

Success in this role is not measured by sustaining current operations, but by delivering step-change improvements across the PDS value chain accelerating cycle times, improving right-first-time quality, and enabling faster, more confident decision-making at all levels of the organization.

• Fusion Team Strategy & Operating Model
  • Provide purpose-driven leadership and direct oversight of the enterprise Fusion team, driving a clear vision, strategy, and roadmap that are fully aligned with and accelerate PDS and enterprise priorities.
  • Design and evolve a cross-functional operating model integrating business, product, data, engineering, and operations expertise that retains a competitive edge for PDS.
  • Establish standards for governance, decision rights, team structure, and performance management to enable scale.
• Digital Transformation & Delivery Leadership
  • Lead end-to-end digital transformation associated with business strategy, embedding data, AI, and digital capabilities into core processes.
  • Drive product-based, agile delivery models across the full lifecycle from opportunity definition through adoption and continuous improvement.
  • Translate business needs into scalable, secure, user-centered digital and AI solutions.
  • Ensure value realization, speed, and adoption through disciplined execution and strong stakeholder alignment.
• Data, AI & Workflow Integration
  • Oversee enterprise data and AI capabilities enabling insight-driven decision making across PDS.
  • Integrate AI, automation, and digital tools into end-to-end workflows including business ownership of key platforms.
  • Drive scale up of unified data model asset in partnership with BI&T through establishing foundational data product processes and integrating external data.
  • Partner with cross-functional partners and leaders (BI&T, Finance, HR) to ensure scalable platforms, architecture, and data ecosystems.
  • Define how human and AI capabilities operate together within critical business processes.
  • Manage and measure digital and AI maturity across PDS against benchmarks.
• Governance, Portfolio Management & Value Tracking
  • Establish data and digital product governance to ensure solutions are secure, compliant, ethical, and aligned to regulatory requirements.
  • Drive portfolio prioritization, funding, and resource alignment across Fusion and digital initiatives.
  • Define and track KPIs to measure transformation progress, adoption, and business value.
  • Ensure disciplined execution and alignment to enterprise strategy and outcomes using tradeoffs and risk to value analysis.
• Enterprise Partnership & Influence
  • Lead proactive stakeholder engagement across business units, building alignment, influencing enterprise decisions, and driving accountability for transformation outcomes.
  • Partner with senior leaders across PDS, BI&T, Finance, HR, and functional teams to drive alignment and integration.
  • Act as a strategic connector and advisor across business, data, and technology domains.
  • Influence executive stakeholders on operating model design, transformation priorities, and AI adoption strategies.
• Organizational Capability & Change Management
  • Build and lead high-performing, matrixed cross-functional teams across business, product, digital and data.
  • Foster a culture of innovation, ownership, continuous learning, and digital fluency.
  • Drive adoption at scale by reducing organizational friction and aligning stakeholders.
  • Ensure transformation moves from experimentation to sustained business value realization.
  • Identify and partner with BI&T and HR to identify AI skills needed to sustain PDS rewiring efforts.

• 12-15+ years of leadership in business transformation in an operational environment
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline (e.g., Life Sciences, Engineering, Computer Science, or Business); advanced degree preferred
• Deep experience driving value through use of digital, data, analytics, AI, or technology domains
• Experience operating in pharmaceutical, biotech, or other regulated environments preferred
• Proven track record leading enterprise-scale, cross-functional transformation programs with measurable impact
• Experience designing and scaling operating models and product-based delivery approaches
• Strong experience leading matrixed, multidisciplinary teams across business and technology functions
• Demonstrated ability to translate business needs into scalable digital, AI, or analytics…