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Job Summary:
Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals is a commercial stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing innovative drugs using RNA interference technology. The Executive Director of AI and Enterprise Data Management will lead the strategy and deployment of AI and data capabilities across the organization, enhancing operational efficiency and ensuring compliance with regulations.
Responsibilities:
• Define and execute a unified enterprise data and AI strategy aligned with company growth and R&D and commercialization goals
• Identify high-impact AI and data opportunities across all functions (R&D, Clinical, CMC, Manufacturing, G&A and etc.)
• Drive executive alignment on AI and data strategy, including opportunities, risks, and investment priorities
• Lead the design and implementation of an enterprise data platform enabling data integration across R&D, CMC, Clinical, and commercial domains
• Establish scalable data architecture to support real-time pipelines, advanced analytics, machine learning, agentic AI workflows, and AI-driven insights
• Enable interoperability and data sharing across previously siloed systems
• Define and own the enterprise AI acceptable-use policy, responsible AI framework, and guardrails for LLM deployment in regulated (GxP) workflows
• Ensure alignment with emerging regulatory guidance on AI/ML (FDA AI framework, NIST AI RMF, ISO 42001) and maintain audit-ready documentation for AI systems in regulated contexts
• Establish AI model lifecycle governance including validation, performance monitoring (LLMOps), and deprecation procedures
• Partner with Legal, Compliance, and Information Security to manage AI vendor risk and data privacy obligations
• Establish enterprise data governance frameworks including ownership, stewardship, data classification, quality standards, and lifecycle management
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements including GMP, GLP, GCP, SOX and data integrity standards
• Partner with Information Security to implement robust data protection, privacy, and AI governance guardrails
• Partner with IS and business function leaders to identify opportunities for data integration and AI-driven value creation
• Act as a bridge between technical and non-technical stakeholders to ensure adoption and impact
• Partner with business and IS leaders to prioritize, design, and deploy AI solutions that improve decision-making and operational efficiency
• Oversee development and scaling of AI agents and technology across functions such as Commercial, Finance, HR, and Legal
• Manage strategic relationships with AI vendors and development partners, including contracting, performance oversight, and alignment to enterprise standards
• Ensure all AI tools and vendors comply with security, data governance, and regulatory requirements in partnership with Information Security and Legal
• Build and lead a high-performing, multidisciplinary team spanning data engineering, data science, AI/ML, and informatics
• Integrate and scale the existing digital workspace/agent experimentation team into a formal enterprise function
• Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning
Qualifications:
Required:
• 12+ years of experience in data, analytics, AI/ML, or informatics leadership roles
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, Life Sciences, or a related field.
• Proven experience building and scaling enterprise data platforms and AI capabilities
• Experience in life sciences, biotechnology, pharmaceutical industry, or technology industry
• Demonstrated success operating in regulated environments
• Experience supporting commercial-stage organizations or scaling companies
• Deep understanding of modern data architectures, cloud platforms, and AI/ML technologies
• Strong business acumen with ability to translate strategy into execution
• Experience leading cross-functional transformation initiatives
• Ability to balance innovation with risk management and compliance
Preferred:
• Advanced Degree in Data Science, Engineering, Life Sciences or Business.
• Pharmaceutical industry experience
Company:
Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals is a biotechnology company that focuses on the development of medicine to treat diseases with a genetic origin. Founded in 1989, the company is headquartered in Pasadena, USA, with a team of 501-1000 employees. The company is currently Late Stage.