What are the responsibilities and job description for the Executive Director, AI Transformation & Strategy position at BioSpace?
At Insmed, every moment and every patient counts — and so does every person who joins in. As a global biopharmaceutical company dedicated to transforming the lives of patients with serious and rare diseases, you’ll be part of a community that prioritizes the human experience, celebrates curiosity, and values every person’s contributions to meaningful progress. That commitment has earned us recognition as Science magazine’s No. 1 Top Employer for five consecutive years, certification as a Great Place to Work® in the U.S., and a place on The Sunday Times Best Places to Work list in the UK.
For patients, for each other, and for the future of science, we’re in. Are you?
About The Role
What You'll Do:
In this role, you will develop and steward the organization's enterprise AI transformation strategy beyond incremental change to reimagine the ways in which we work, ensuring alignment with corporate goals, patient-centric mission, and competitive positioning in the life sciences sector
You Will Also Have Responsibility For
AI Strategy & Vision
Partner with business leaders to identify, prioritize, and activate high-value AI use cases, translating business problems into well-scoped opportunities for the teams to execute
Act as a bridge between non-technical business stakeholders and technical teams (data science, IT, digital), ensuring AI solutions will impact both operations and strategy, allowing us to increase the speed and quality of program progression to help get medicines to patients sooner
Translate AI capabilities into business value narratives that resonate with non-technical stakeholders across functions
Together with the CIO, and VP of IT Clinical, Commercial & Emerging Technology serve as a thought partner to the Executive Committee on AI adoption, fluency, and organizational readiness
Cross Functional Enablement and Change Management
Partner with Therapeutic area, Program and Functional leaders to embed AI into operating models, workflows, and decision-making processes
Drive a mindset shift across the organization — moving AI from a peripheral tool to a core strategic capability
With IT and Organizational Transformation, champion AI literacy and upskilling programs for business leaders and employees, including certification pathways and learning modules
Articulate the need for change through facilitating working sessions, leadership summits, and forums to accelerate AI adoption and share real-world use cases
Governance and Responsible AI
As part of the AI Governance Committee, collaborate with IT, Legal, Compliance, and Regulatory Affairs to ensure responsible, ethical, and compliant AI deployment across the enterprise
Collaborate and align with the Cybersecurity team to develop robust data protection protocols and policies for secure data handling practices for all AI systems processing sensitive information
Establish governance frameworks for AI model oversight, bias mitigation, and transparency
Ensure alignment with FDA, EMA, and other relevant regulatory guidance on AI/ML in life sciences
Stakeholder Engagement and External Positioning
With CPSO, CIO and VP of IT Clinical, Commercial & Emerging Technology, represent the organization at industry forums, conferences, and consortia focused on AI in biopharma
Stay current on the evolving AI landscape — including generative AI, agentic AI, and AI-powered drug development — and translate trends into strategic recommendations
Performance and Impact Measurement
Own the AI business case process — working with Finance and business owners to develop pilots and experiments, define success metrics at different stages, track ROI, and communicate impact to senior stakeholders.
Maintain a portfolio view of AI investments across the organization, ensuring resources are allocated to the highest-priority initiatives and that efforts are not duplicated.
Define and track KPIs and ROI metrics for AI initiatives across business functions
Report progress to executive leadership and the Board on AI strategy execution and business impact, knowing that more projects does not equal more value and the assessment of in-house vs third-party, and first-generation vs next-generation are critical to the value proposition
Continuously assess organizational AI maturity and benchmark against industry peers
Who You Are
You hold a bachelor’s or master’s degree with at least 15 years of progressive business leadership experience in life sciences (Pharmaceuticals, Biotech, Medtech, or CRO/CDMO), ideally with deep knowledge of at least two major functional areas (e.g. R&D, Commercial, Regulatory, Operations, etc).
In Addition, You Will Have
A track record of leading complex, cross-functional strategic initiatives and several of which are AI related, from concept through execution — you know how to get things done in matrixed organizations.
Demonstrated ability to evaluate emerging technologies through a business lens — you don't need to write code, but you know the right questions to ask, can spot hype from substance, and can hold vendors and internal teams accountable for outcomes.
Exceptional communication and influence skills; you are as comfortable presenting to the Executive Committee as you are facilitating a working session with frontline managers.
Experience with data-driven decision-making and comfort with concepts like AI/ML, automation, and predictive analytics at a strategic level.
Familiarity with relevant regulatory frameworks affecting AI use in life sciences (e.g., FDA guidance on AI/ML in drug development or medical devices) is strongly preferred.
Travel Requirements
This role requires domestic and international travel of approximately 20% based on business needs.
Where You'll Work
This is a hybrid role based out of our Bridgewater, NJ office. You’ll work remotely most of the time, with in-person collaboration when it matters most.
Life at Insmed
At Insmed, you’ll find a culture as human as our mission—intentionally designed for the people behind it. You deserve a workplace that reflects the same care you bring to your work each day, with support for how you work, how you grow, and how you show up for patients, your team, and yourself.
Highlights Of Our U.S. Offerings Include
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage and mental health support, annual wellbeing reimbursement, and access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Generous paid time off policies, fertility and family-forming benefits, caregiver support, and flexible work schedules with purposeful in-person collaboration
401(k) plan with a competitive company match, annual equity awards, and participation in our Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), and company-paid life and disability insurance
Company Learning Institute providing access to LinkedIn Learning, skill building workshops, leadership programs, mentorship connections, and networking opportunities
Employee resource groups, service and recognition programs, and meaningful opportunities to connect, volunteer, and give back
Eligibility for specific programs may vary and is subject to the terms and conditions of each plan.
Current Insmed Employees: Please apply via the Jobs Hub in Workday.
Insmed Incorporated is an Equal Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information, please refer to our Equal Employment Opportunity and Non-Discrimination Statement on our Careers site.
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.Unsolicited resumes from agencies should not be forwarded to Insmed. Insmed will not be responsible for any fees arising from the use of resumes through this source. Insmed will only pay a fee to agencies if a formal agreement between Insmed and the agency has been established. The Human Resources department is responsible for all recruitment activities; please contact us directly to be considered for a formal agreement.Insmed is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact us by email at TotalRewards@insmed.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.Applications are accepted for 5 calendar days from the date posted or until the position is filled.
For patients, for each other, and for the future of science, we’re in. Are you?
About The Role
What You'll Do:
In this role, you will develop and steward the organization's enterprise AI transformation strategy beyond incremental change to reimagine the ways in which we work, ensuring alignment with corporate goals, patient-centric mission, and competitive positioning in the life sciences sector
You Will Also Have Responsibility For
AI Strategy & Vision
Partner with business leaders to identify, prioritize, and activate high-value AI use cases, translating business problems into well-scoped opportunities for the teams to execute
Act as a bridge between non-technical business stakeholders and technical teams (data science, IT, digital), ensuring AI solutions will impact both operations and strategy, allowing us to increase the speed and quality of program progression to help get medicines to patients sooner
Translate AI capabilities into business value narratives that resonate with non-technical stakeholders across functions
Together with the CIO, and VP of IT Clinical, Commercial & Emerging Technology serve as a thought partner to the Executive Committee on AI adoption, fluency, and organizational readiness
Cross Functional Enablement and Change Management
Partner with Therapeutic area, Program and Functional leaders to embed AI into operating models, workflows, and decision-making processes
Drive a mindset shift across the organization — moving AI from a peripheral tool to a core strategic capability
With IT and Organizational Transformation, champion AI literacy and upskilling programs for business leaders and employees, including certification pathways and learning modules
Articulate the need for change through facilitating working sessions, leadership summits, and forums to accelerate AI adoption and share real-world use cases
Governance and Responsible AI
As part of the AI Governance Committee, collaborate with IT, Legal, Compliance, and Regulatory Affairs to ensure responsible, ethical, and compliant AI deployment across the enterprise
Collaborate and align with the Cybersecurity team to develop robust data protection protocols and policies for secure data handling practices for all AI systems processing sensitive information
Establish governance frameworks for AI model oversight, bias mitigation, and transparency
Ensure alignment with FDA, EMA, and other relevant regulatory guidance on AI/ML in life sciences
Stakeholder Engagement and External Positioning
With CPSO, CIO and VP of IT Clinical, Commercial & Emerging Technology, represent the organization at industry forums, conferences, and consortia focused on AI in biopharma
Stay current on the evolving AI landscape — including generative AI, agentic AI, and AI-powered drug development — and translate trends into strategic recommendations
Performance and Impact Measurement
Own the AI business case process — working with Finance and business owners to develop pilots and experiments, define success metrics at different stages, track ROI, and communicate impact to senior stakeholders.
Maintain a portfolio view of AI investments across the organization, ensuring resources are allocated to the highest-priority initiatives and that efforts are not duplicated.
Define and track KPIs and ROI metrics for AI initiatives across business functions
Report progress to executive leadership and the Board on AI strategy execution and business impact, knowing that more projects does not equal more value and the assessment of in-house vs third-party, and first-generation vs next-generation are critical to the value proposition
Continuously assess organizational AI maturity and benchmark against industry peers
Who You Are
You hold a bachelor’s or master’s degree with at least 15 years of progressive business leadership experience in life sciences (Pharmaceuticals, Biotech, Medtech, or CRO/CDMO), ideally with deep knowledge of at least two major functional areas (e.g. R&D, Commercial, Regulatory, Operations, etc).
In Addition, You Will Have
A track record of leading complex, cross-functional strategic initiatives and several of which are AI related, from concept through execution — you know how to get things done in matrixed organizations.
Demonstrated ability to evaluate emerging technologies through a business lens — you don't need to write code, but you know the right questions to ask, can spot hype from substance, and can hold vendors and internal teams accountable for outcomes.
Exceptional communication and influence skills; you are as comfortable presenting to the Executive Committee as you are facilitating a working session with frontline managers.
Experience with data-driven decision-making and comfort with concepts like AI/ML, automation, and predictive analytics at a strategic level.
Familiarity with relevant regulatory frameworks affecting AI use in life sciences (e.g., FDA guidance on AI/ML in drug development or medical devices) is strongly preferred.
Travel Requirements
This role requires domestic and international travel of approximately 20% based on business needs.
Where You'll Work
This is a hybrid role based out of our Bridgewater, NJ office. You’ll work remotely most of the time, with in-person collaboration when it matters most.
- Hybrid
Life at Insmed
At Insmed, you’ll find a culture as human as our mission—intentionally designed for the people behind it. You deserve a workplace that reflects the same care you bring to your work each day, with support for how you work, how you grow, and how you show up for patients, your team, and yourself.
Highlights Of Our U.S. Offerings Include
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage and mental health support, annual wellbeing reimbursement, and access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Generous paid time off policies, fertility and family-forming benefits, caregiver support, and flexible work schedules with purposeful in-person collaboration
401(k) plan with a competitive company match, annual equity awards, and participation in our Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), and company-paid life and disability insurance
Company Learning Institute providing access to LinkedIn Learning, skill building workshops, leadership programs, mentorship connections, and networking opportunities
Employee resource groups, service and recognition programs, and meaningful opportunities to connect, volunteer, and give back
Eligibility for specific programs may vary and is subject to the terms and conditions of each plan.
Current Insmed Employees: Please apply via the Jobs Hub in Workday.
Insmed Incorporated is an Equal Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information, please refer to our Equal Employment Opportunity and Non-Discrimination Statement on our Careers site.
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.Unsolicited resumes from agencies should not be forwarded to Insmed. Insmed will not be responsible for any fees arising from the use of resumes through this source. Insmed will only pay a fee to agencies if a formal agreement between Insmed and the agency has been established. The Human Resources department is responsible for all recruitment activities; please contact us directly to be considered for a formal agreement.Insmed is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact us by email at TotalRewards@insmed.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.Applications are accepted for 5 calendar days from the date posted or until the position is filled.