Artificial Intelligence Security Strategy Lead

MSD

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Artificial Intelligence Security task force lead to join our team. This leadership role is pivotal in advancing our company's secure and compliant adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) across the Company. If you are passionate about AI and have a strong background in security, risk, and compliance, we invite you to be part of our innovative journey to deliver cutting-edge health solutions. This position can be based in Prague Metropolitan Area, Czech Republic or US East Coast. Please apply before 6th February. When submitting your application, please share with us a five-bullet-point summary of what you’ve accomplished in the AI security area. Your Responsibilities that Make an Impact Conduct comprehensive gap assessments to evaluate AI security and compliance readiness across IT, ITRMS, and business functions. You'll develop enterprise-wide strategies, governance models, and control frameworks to enable secure and compliant AI deployment. Map business needs to security, risk, and compliance requirements, ensuring AI use cases align with our enterprise objectives. Track, manage, and report on AI-related projects and initiatives, providing essential visibility to executive leadership. Collaborate with stakeholders across Legal, Compliance, IT, and Security to align AI strategy with regulatory expectations and enterprise priorities. You'll deliver critical outputs, including an AI risk assessment toolkit, compliance checklists, and a strategic roadmap for enterprise enablement. Provide thought leadership on the evolving regulatory, ethical, and security landscape for AI adoption. Your Skills that Drive Success Required You hold a Bachelor's degree in Data Science, Computer Science, or a related field. Strong understanding of AI technologies, deployment models, and enterprise applications. Experience with AI governance, model risk management, and compliance frameworks. Familiarity with the security and privacy implications of AI adoption. 2+ years of leadership experience in AI, data science, or emerging technology programs. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, manage strategic initiatives, and drive measurable outcomes. Demonstrated ability to align AI strategy with business, regulatory, and compliance needs. Experience designing enterprise AI frameworks and adoption models. Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to translate complex AI and technical concepts for business stakeholders and executives. Strong influencing skills to align diverse stakeholder groups. Experience managing AI project portfolios, reporting cycles, and resource plans. Strong organizational skills with the ability to drive execution and deliverables in dynamic environments. Preferred Certified AI Practitioner CISSP CRISC Familiarity with NIST AI RMF and ISO/IEC 23894 frameworks and standards. Experience deploying AI solutions in global enterprises. Joining our company means becoming part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and professional growth. We offer: Opportunities to work on groundbreaking projects that have a global impact. A dynamic and inclusive work environment where your ideas are valued. Professional development programs to enhance your skills and advance your career. Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits. Required Skills: Application Lifecycle Management Tools, Collaborative Communications, Compliance Frameworks, Data Management, Data Science, Executive Leadership, Governance Framework, Information Security, ISO/IEC/IEEE 12207, ISO 27000, IT Risk Assessments, IT Risk Governance, IT Risk Response and Reporting, Knowledge of regulations and frameworks, Mitigated Risks, REMOTE_SKILL-1-52891, Risk Compliance, Stakeholder Management, Strategic Initiative, Technical Advice Preferred Skills: Current Employees apply HERE Current Contingent Workers apply HERE Search Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA, also known as Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, Rahway, NJ, USA, does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs / resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our company. No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific. Please, no phone calls or emails. Employee Status: Regular Relocation: Domestic/International VISA Sponsorship: No Travel Requirements: 10% Flexible Work Arrangements: Hybrid Shift: Not Indicated Valid Driving License: No Hazardous Material(s): n/a Job Posting End Date: 02/7/2026

Requirements

You hold a Bachelor's degree in Data Science, Computer Science, or a related field.
Strong understanding of AI technologies, deployment models, and enterprise applications.
Experience with AI governance, model risk management, and compliance frameworks.
Familiarity with the security and privacy implications of AI adoption.
2+ years of leadership experience in AI, data science, or emerging technology programs.
Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, manage strategic initiatives, and drive measurable outcomes.
Demonstrated ability to align AI strategy with business, regulatory, and compliance needs.
Experience designing enterprise AI frameworks and adoption models.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to translate complex AI and technical concepts for business stakeholders and executives.
Strong influencing skills to align diverse stakeholder groups.
Experience managing AI project portfolios, reporting cycles, and resource plans.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to drive execution and deliverables in dynamic environments.

Nice To Haves

Certified AI Practitioner
CISSP
CRISC
Familiarity with NIST AI RMF and ISO/IEC 23894 frameworks and standards.
Experience deploying AI solutions in global enterprises.

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive gap assessments to evaluate AI security and compliance readiness across IT, ITRMS, and business functions.
Develop enterprise-wide strategies, governance models, and control frameworks to enable secure and compliant AI deployment.
Map business needs to security, risk, and compliance requirements, ensuring AI use cases align with our enterprise objectives.
Track, manage, and report on AI-related projects and initiatives, providing essential visibility to executive leadership.
Collaborate with stakeholders across Legal, Compliance, IT, and Security to align AI strategy with regulatory expectations and enterprise priorities.
Deliver critical outputs, including an AI risk assessment toolkit, compliance checklists, and a strategic roadmap for enterprise enablement.
Provide thought leadership on the evolving regulatory, ethical, and security landscape for AI adoption.

Benefits

Opportunities to work on groundbreaking projects that have a global impact.
A dynamic and inclusive work environment where your ideas are valued.
Professional development programs to enhance your skills and advance your career.
Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.

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