Director, IT Business Partner AI & Analytics

Rhythm Pharmaceuticals•Boston, MA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Reporting to the Senior VP, Head of Information Technology and Data Security, this position is responsible for our AI strategy, innovation and value creation in the enterprise. The role is focused on driving AI transformation, improving enterprise AI literacy, creating AI strategies and evolving AI capabilities, overall data strategies and transformation, implementing appropriate operating models, and implementing governance practices that reduce risk and increase business value.

Requirements

10+ years’ experience working in information technology business application functions
5+ years’ experience as of active IT Business Partner for business functional areas – experience in Life Sciences is a plus
5+ years’ experience of data analytics in information-intensive industries or digitally advanced enterprises; Life Sciences experiences are a plus.
3+ years of AI experience in information-intensive industries or digitally advanced enterprises; Life Sciences experiences are a plus
Experience fostering enterprise change and leading technology-led transformation programs.
Experience working in collaboration with Senior Leadership levels
Ability to work independently and have strong ability to influence outcomes
Strong vendor management skills; experience and knowledge of available vendors in the IT space
Strong experience in customer communications to ensure alignment of priorities and activities
Experience in people management is required in managing vendors/contractors and potentially employees as Rhythm grows.
Broad, state-of-the-art technology awareness that can be applied creatively to business problems and opportunities
Expertise in investigating, negotiating and selecting outside services and technology

Nice To Haves

5+ years’ experience as of active IT Business Partner for business functional areas – experience in Life Sciences is a plus
5+ years’ experience of data analytics in information-intensive industries or digitally advanced enterprises; Life Sciences experiences are a plus.
3+ years of AI experience in information-intensive industries or digitally advanced enterprises; Life Sciences experiences are a plus

Responsibilities

Establishes an AI and data strategy and organization that aligns with the company’s overarching enterprise vision, including goal setting and measuring AI initiatives.
Work closely with all functional and regional leaders to understand our business and shape our artificial intelligence strategy to accelerate AI-driven innovation and transformation. This includes groups such as the Executive Leadership Team, AI Working Committee and the Senior Management Team.
Work closely with all functional and regional leaders to understand and shape our data analytics strategy especially in areas where no data analytics capability currently exists.
Fosters collaboration and bridges departmental gaps to develop cross-organizational and functional alignment in accordance with the enterprise AI vision. Establishes an internal and external AI ecosystem, building working relationships with vendors, partners and other external stakeholders.
Defines the operating model and delivery capabilities for AI initiatives, overseeing the development and execution of advanced AI products and solutions, ensuring their scalable and seamless integration across the organization.
Create a consistent innovation pipeline and foster an innovation culture, identifying opportunities that grow business opportunities, capabilities and solutions in the scope defined.
Oversees the AI technology stack and makes recommendations for cross functional technology tools and platforms.
Manages the AI portfolio and budget for AI initiatives, overseeing the allocation of resources for AI.
Evolve AI policies and governance programs to address AI’s regulatory and compliance requirements.
Fosters and cultivates AI literacy across the enterprise, leading transformation efforts and developing change management programs.
Empower data analytics at an enterprise level, enabling Rhythm leadership further visibility and insights when assessing company performance
Acts as thought leader and subject matter expert on emerging AI & Analytics trends and technologies.
Be able to work in a ‘hands on’ capacity as needed and appropriate