Assistant Ai Strategy Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Department: 101180 Digital & Enterprise Technology

Location: San Diego

Travere is seeking an entrepreneurial and strategic leader to help drive our AI agenda and strategy. As the Sr. Director, AI Strategy & Engineering, you will lead the development and execution of the enterprise AI strategy, enabling the organization to responsibly and effectively leverage AI across all business functions. This leader will identify high-value, high-impact AI opportunities, define an enterprise AI roadmap that is aligned with the broader Digital and Enterprise Technology vision, and drive adoption of generative AI, machine learning, and intelligent automation capabilities that accelerate innovation, improve productivity, and create measurable business value. As a member of the Digital Innovation & Enterprise Technology Leadership Team, this role will serve as the organization’s strategic AI subject matter expert while also developing and leading the AI engineering function for Travere. The position requires a unique blend of strategic vision, technical, engineering acumen, and organizational leadership.

• Enterprise AI Strategy
  • Develop and own the enterprise AI strategy, vision, and multi-year roadmap aligned with corporate objectives and broader Digital Innovation and Enterprise Technology transformation priorities.
  • Identify, prioritize, and validate AI use cases across all business functions, including Commercial, Medical Affairs, R&D, Finance, and People Success.
  • Establish a repeatable framework for evaluating AI opportunities based on business impact, technical feasibility, risk, and organizational readiness.
  • Continuously assess the rapidly evolving AI landscape and recommend emerging capabilities that provide strategic advantage.
• AI Engineering & Delivery
  • Lead the Digital Innovation team’s AI engineering capabilities and execution of enterprise AI initiatives.
  • Partner closely with Enterprise Technology + Solutions to define the target AI architecture, platforms, integration patterns, security standards, and operational model.
  • Oversee development and deployment of generative AI applications, intelligent assistants, AI agents, knowledge retrieval solutions, and workflow automation capabilities.
  • Ensure AI solutions are scalable, secure, governed, and integrated into the enterprise technology ecosystem.
• Generative AI Leadership
  • Define the organization’s generative AI strategy, including platform selection, model usage, enterprise tools/copilots, retrieval-augmented generation, agentic AI, and emerging foundation model capabilities.
  • Develop standards for responsible and effective use of generative AI across the enterprise.
  • Drive adoption of enterprise AI capabilities by identifying reusable platforms and shared services that maximize organizational value.
  • Evaluate build-versus-buy decisions for AI platforms and capabilities.
• Vendor Strategy & Assessments
  • Evaluate third-party AI vendors, products, and strategic partnerships.
  • Lead technical and business assessments of AI platforms, startups, and enterprise software capabilities.
  • Negotiate technical direction with partners to ensure solutions meet enterprise standards and long-term architectural goals.
  • Maintain awareness of market trends, competitive technologies, and regulatory developments impacting enterprise AI.
• Governance & Responsible AI Deployment
  • Partner with Cybersecurity, Legal, Compliance and Enterprise Technology + Solutions on AI governance, policies, and responsible AI practices.
  • Ensure AI initiatives comply with applicable regulations, data governance standards, cybersecurity requirements, and ethical AI principles.
  • Define metrics to measure AI adoption, business outcomes, value realization, and operational effectiveness.
• Cross-Functional Leadership
  • Serve as a trusted advisor to business functions and leadership on AI strategy, investment priorities, and organizational capabilities.
  • Build strong partnerships across Enterprise Technology + Solutions, Digital Innovation, and business functions.
  • Lead cross-functional teams and committees responsible for delivering enterprise AI capabilities.
  • Foster an innovation culture that encourages experimentation while maintaining appropriate governance and risk management.
  • Develop enterprise AI literacy and adoption programs.
  • Coach leaders and teams on identifying opportunities to leverage AI effectively.
  • Establish best practices, reusable frameworks, and centers of excellence that accelerate AI delivery across the organization.
  • Build and develop a high-performing AI engineering and strategy team via FTEs and MSPs.

• Education & Experience
  • Bachelor’s degree required.
  • Advanced degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, Data Science, or related field preferred.
  • Equivalent combination of education and applicable job experience may be considered.
  • 12+ years of progressive experience in technology leadership, software engineering, data platforms, AI/ML, or digital transformation in life sciences/pharmaceuticals/biotech.
  • 5+ years leading enterprise AI, machine learning, or advanced analytics initiatives.
• Additional Skills & Requirements
  • Strong understanding of modern AI technologies, including Large Language Models, Generative AI, AI agents, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Machine Learning, Prompt engineering, Vector databases, and Enterprise AI platforms.
  • Demonstrated success developing enterprise AI strategies and pull-through into measurable business impact.
  • Experience leading cross-functional technology initiatives across multiple business domains.
  • Experience evaluating enterprise technology vendors and managing strategic technology partnerships.
  • Strong executive communication and stakeholder management skills.
  • Vision & Execution: Ability to set strategic direction while rolling up sleeves to build early-stage capabilities.
  • Communication: Exceptional communicator, able to translate complex topics into business-relevant insights.
  • Line management experience to effectively manage performance, engage team members, provide coaching, and respond to staff situations.
  • Exemplary judgment in escalating issues and determining project communications to stakeholders.
  • Willingness to work across all levels of leadership and functional areas in a fast-moving environment.
  • Influence without authority in a grounded manner.
  • Ability to travel up to 10% domestically and internationally.
• Working Location & Remote Policy
  • All positions have an essential job function to be able to perform face-to-face work with colleagues and/or onsite in San Diego.
  • No role is expected to be 100% remote.

Travere provides comprehensive total rewards offerings that demonstrate our commitment as a diverse, equitable, people-centric, and pay-for-performance organization.

Benefits: premium health, financial, work-life and well-being offerings for eligible employees and dependents, wellness and employee support programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with employer match and generous paid time off.

Compensation: competitive base pay and short-term incentive with long-term incentive (company stock). Target Base Pay Range: $219,000.00 – $285,000.00 (actual pay offered will depend on experience, education, skills and location).

Travere Therapeutics, Inc. is an EEO/AA/Veteran/Disability Employer. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete the application or interview process, please contact us at accommodations@travere.com.