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Head Data & AI | Pharma | 15+ Yrs | Mumbai/Ahmedabad

Mumbai Permanent View Job Description
Lead enterprise data, analytics and AI strategy.Drive ML, GenAI and Agentic AI at scale.
  • Own enterprise AI strategy with real business impact
  • Report to CDO with board-level visibility

About Our Client

The hiring organisation is a large enterprise within the pharmaceutical industry, focused on innovation and delivering high-quality products. The company is committed to leveraging data-driven strategies to enhance its operations and outcomes. They are undergoing a significant digital and AI-led transformation. The organisation operates in a highly regulated environment and is investing strategically in modern data platforms, advanced analytics, and artificial intelligence to improve decision-making, automation, and business outcomes across functions.

With strong executive sponsorship and a clear mandate from senior leadership, the organisation is moving from traditional reporting models to real-time, predictive, and AI-driven insights. This role sits at the centre of that transformation and plays a critical part in shaping the future operating model.

Job Description

  • Define and execute a comprehensive enterprise-wide data, analytics and AI strategy aligned with business priorities and digital transformation goals.
  • Lead the roadmap for Machine Learning, Generative AI and emerging Agentic AI use cases, ensuring measurable value creation.
  • Design and implement modern data and AI architectures including data lakes, lakehouses, real-time pipelines and scalable AI platforms.
  • Establish robust data governance frameworks covering data quality, privacy, security, and regulatory compliance.
  • Drive AI model governance, ethical AI practices, and lifecycle management across ML, GenAI and autonomous agents.
  • Oversee integration of AI and analytics solutions with core enterprise systems such as ERP, CRM and other business platforms.
  • Build advanced analytics capabilities including predictive, cognitive and decision intelligence solutions.
  • Lead enterprise reporting and BI transformation from static dashboards to real-time, AI-driven insights.
  • Act as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders, translating complex data and AI concepts into clear business outcomes.
  • Build, mentor and lead a high-performing, multidisciplinary data and AI team.

The Successful Applicant

  • 5+ years of overall experience with significant leadership exposure in data, analytics and AI roles within large enterprises.
  • Strong background in data strategy, data governance, and modern data architecture.
  • Hands-on understanding of analytics, machine learning, and Generative AI ecosystems.
  • Experience working in regulated environments with strong awareness of data privacy and compliance requirements.
  • Proven ability to translate business problems into scalable data and AI solutions.
  • Familiarity with tools and technologies across SQL, Python, BI platforms, and AI/ML frameworks.
  • Demonstrated success in building and leading high-performing teams across data engineering, analytics and AI.
  • Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence senior leadership.
  • Excellent communication skills, particularly in explaining complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
  • Strategic mindset combined with execution rigour and a continuous learning orientation.

What's on Offer

  • A senior leadership role with direct reporting to the Chief Digital Officer and high visibility across the organisation.
  • Opportunity to shape and own the enterprise AI and data transformation agenda end-to-end.
  • Access to significant investment in modern data platforms, AI tools and emerging technologies.
  • Ability to work on high-impact, cross-functional use cases rather than isolated pilots.
  • Leadership of a skilled, multidisciplinary team with scope to build future capabilities.
  • Exposure to board-level discussions and strategic decision-making.
  • Long-term career progression in a future-facing role at the intersection of business and technology.
  • Competitive compensation aligned with senior leadership responsibilities.
Quote job ref
JN-062026-7031404

Job summary

Function
Analytics
Sub Sector
Machine Learning
What is your area of specialisation?
Healthcare / Pharmaceutical
Location
Mumbai
Job Type
Permanent
Job Reference
JN-062026-7031404

Diversity & Inclusion at Michael Page

We don't just accept difference - we celebrate it. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply for this role and are committed to building inclusive, diverse workplaces where everyone can thrive. If you require any support or reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.