Head of AI/ML
Head of Data Science & AI Engineering
Ipsen · Biopharmaceuticals / Specialty Healthcare · 5000+ employees · 📍 Cambridge, MA
Ipsen is hiring a senior technical AI leader to own enterprise-wide advanced analytics and AI strategy, build a Center of Excellence, and translate pharma business needs into scalable data and AI products.
AI Maturity
building
Reports To
CTO
Why Role Exists
Expansion
Company Stage
public
Source
linkedin
Key Responsibilities
- Design, implement, and govern technical strategy for enterprise advanced analytics and AI
- Champion the Data Science & AI Center of Excellence and mentor data scientists, data engineers, and AI engineers
- Oversee full lifecycle of data and AI products including internal builds and third-party AI solution adoption
- Foster deep partnerships with business domains to identify opportunities and deliver value-driving AI solutions
- Ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulatory requirements (e.g., pharma/GxP context)
Requirements
- Deep technical expertise in data science, machine learning, and AI engineering
- Proven experience leading and scaling data/AI teams in enterprise environments
- Ability to govern and architect scalable AI/analytics platforms and standards
- Experience partnering with business stakeholders to translate needs into AI solutions
- Knowledge of regulatory compliance relevant to AI in pharma or life sciences
Signals
- ⚠ No salary or compensation range posted
- ⚠ No equity mentioned — typical of large pharma, limits appeal vs. tech competitors
- ⚠ Scope is very broad across six functions which may indicate unclear authority boundaries
- ⚠ No previous postings available to assess role stability or hiring pattern
- ✓ Dedicated Global Data & AI Division signals genuine organizational commitment
- ✓ Role has enterprise-wide mandate across strategy, delivery, governance, and CoE
- ✓ Structured division with six distinct functions suggests real investment and infrastructure
- ✓ Pharma AI roles carry meaningful impact on patient outcomes — strong mission signal
- ✓ Cambridge, MA location gives access to top-tier biotech and AI talent pool