Executive Director, Business Technology Partner, Discovery, Preclinical and Translational Medicine

Job Description Reporting to the Research and Development Sciences ( RaDS ) Value Team lead within Research and Development (R&D) IT, the Discovery, Preclinical Translational Medicine (DPTM) Business Technology Partner will   lead the   team   accountable   for   partnering with DPTM to shape   business strategy , define   the future - state   digital   ecosystem , and deliver the capabilities needed to advance   discovery   science. The role   be the primary point of contact for senior DPTM leaders ,   translate scientific priorities into product and investment strategy, and drive transformation through data, analytics, AI/ML, and modern research platforms. Success   will   require connecting   end-to-end business strategy   to   technical   solutions,   reducing   functional   silos ,   simplifying   the   system footprint, and   securing   investment in the highest - value   transformational   opportunities.   The   incumbent will   also   have   overall IT accountability for the   Discovery AI   ‘Lighthouse ’ initiative, one of   five   enterprise   investme nt s   focused on   accelerat ing value realization through A I   and lab-in-the-loop automation .   The successful candidate will   help   define   the next evolution of Digital Solutions,   moving beyond   traditional technology partnership   toward   accountable product leadership for research capabilities that accelerate scientific understanding, scientific design, a nd data-driven decision-making.   The   role may assume   ownership of   product capabilities and   teams aligned to Discovery and Translational Science outcomes,   working   with Scientific Data & Analytics and Lab Op era tions   & Platforms to deliver integrated   capabilities   across evidence generation, information generation, and insight generation. This leader   will   shape   strategy, define product vision, establish outcome-based roadmaps, and   build   product organizations that can   respond with speed and agility   to evolving scientific   and technology opportunities.   Primary Responsibilities:   Own and continuously strengthen the strategic relationship with the DPTM leadership team, serving as the primary digital partner for translating scientific priorities into product strategy, capability investments, and measurable delivery outcomes.   Lead   Discovery   and   Translational Science   product strate gy ,   including   product vision, capability roadmaps,   investment priorities , and tradeoff decisions that maximize scientific and business value.   B uild and evolve high-performing product teams that accelerate scientific understanding, candidate design, and decision-making through innovative use of data, analytics, AI, and experimental evidence.    Inspire and lead through influence across scientific, business, and technology organizations.    Resolve competing stakeholder priorities by creating shared understanding of scientific value, delivery tradeoffs, and decision criteria.   Develop talent and organizational capabilities that strengthen product management, scientific informatics, and digital innovation.     Create an environment that encourages experimentation, rapid learning, and responsible adoption of emerging technologies.   Build strong cross functional relationships with various business stakeholders and IT teams, applying expertise to resolve complex scientific technology and data problems. ​   As Digital Solutions evolves, the role may take on direct ownership for selected   Discovery and Translational   Science   product   capabilities    Partner with   RaDS   product leaders   and scientific leadership to define product strategy, prioritize capability investments, establish outcome-based roadmaps, and negotiate tradeoffs that maximize scientific and business value realization.   Education Minimum: ​   Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science , Engineering or Life Science ​     ​   Required Experience and Skills: ​   10+ years prior experience   in leadership roles in life sciences or technology, including management and development of teams and people managers.   Broad understanding of drug discovery and early development processes, technologies and data types   Demonstrated ability to articulate strategy ,   translate to   technology roadmaps,   and influence enterprise technology strategy. ​   Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with and through others to achieve shared goals ​   Strong problem-solving skills with a pragmatic approach to   addressing challenges   and negotiating collaborative approaches to shared outcomes ​   Outstanding   executive   communication skills ,   with   the ability to listen with   empathy,   simplify   complex   scientific and technology   concepts , and influence stakeholders   toward the   highest - value opportunities.   Self-directed,   motivated   leader who   can operate   with   limited   direction , identify   what is needed, and drive   results   through ambiguity.   Demonstrated experience translating enterprise strategy into measurable business and scientific outcomes.    Experience operating across executive stakeholder groups and influencing prioritization, investment, and organizational change.    Demonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary teams through ambiguity and transformation.    Experience balancing short-term value delivery with long-term product and platform strategy.     ​   Preferred Experience and Skills:   ​   Business consulting experience, including large program management ​   Experience with AI/ML, genomics, research information systems, lab automation ​   ​ Business process design & Change management   Product leadership experience in scientific, research, data, or technology domains.    Demonstrated experience   moving   innovation programs from concept   through adoption, scaling, and   value realization.   Required Skills: Benefits Management, Bene