Executive Director, Digital Transformation – Fusion

• Provide purpose-driven leadership and direct oversight of the enterprise Fusion team, driving a clear vision, strategy, and roadmap that are fully aligned with and accelerate PDS and enterprise priorities


• Design and evolve a cross-functional operating model integrating business, product, data, engineering, and operations expertise that retai...n


• Establish standards for governance, decision rights, team structure, and performance management to enable scale


• Lead end-to-end digital transformation associated with business strategy, embedding data, AI, and digital capabilities into core processes


• Drive product-based, agile delivery models across the full lifecycle from opportunity definition through adoption and continuous improvement


• Translate business needs into scalable, secure, user-centered digital and AI solutions


• Ensure value realization, speed, and adoption through disciplined execution and strong stakeholder alignment


• Oversee enterprise data and AI capabilities enabling insight-driven decision making across PDS


• Integrate AI, automation, and digital tools into end-to-end workflows including business ownership of key platforms


• Define how human and AI capabilities operate together within critical business processes


• Establish data and digital product governance to ensure solutions are secure, compliant, ethical, and aligned to regulatory requirements


• Drive portfolio prioritization, funding, and resource alignment across Fusion and digital initiatives


• Define and track KPIs to measure transformation progress, adoption, and business value


• Lead proactive stakeholder engagement across business units, building alignment, influencing enterprise decisions, and driving accountability for transformation outcomes


• Partner with senior leaders across PDS, BI&T, Finance, HR, and functional teams to drive alignment and integration


• Act as a strategic connector and advisor across business, data, and technology domains


• Influence executive stakeholders on operating model design, transformation priorities, and AI adoption strategies


• Build and lead high performing, matrixed cross-functional teams across business, product, digital and data


• Foster a culture of innovation, ownership, continuous learning, and digital fluency


• Drive adoption at scale by reducing organizational friction and aligning stakeholders

Requirements

• 12 -15 + years of leadership in business transformation in an operational environment


• Bachelor’s degree required in a relevant discipline (e.g., Life Sciences, Engineering, Computer Science, or Business); advanced degree preferred


• Deep experience driving value through use of digital, data, analytics, AI, or technology domains


• Experience operating in pharmaceutical, biotech, or other regulated environments preferred


• Proven track record leading enterprise-scale, cross-functional transformation programs with measurable impact


• Experience designing and scaling operating models and product-based delivery approaches


• Strong experience leading matrixed, multidisciplinary teams across business and technology functions


• Demonstrated ability to translate business needs into scalable digital, AI, or analytics solutions


• Strong stakeholder management and executive presence, with the ability to influence senior leaders, align diverse stakeholders, and drive enterprise decisions.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in leading enterprise-scale business transformation initiatives, integrating digital, data, and AI capabilities into core processes while ensuring compliance and governance. Proven ability to build high-performing, cross-functional teams and drive stakeholder alignment to achieve strategic objectives.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Business Transformation Leadership


• Digital and AI Solutions Development


• Cross-Functional Team Leadership


• Stakeholder Management


• Operating Model Design

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Digital Transformation


• Data Analytics


• AI Integration


• Agile Delivery Models


• Performance Management


• Governance Standards


• KPI Tracking


• Operating Model Design


• Value Realization


• Product-Based Delivery

Soft Skills

• Influencing Senior Leaders


• Building Alignment


• Fostering Innovation


• Continuous Learning


• Driving Accountability

Industry Keywords

• Pharmaceutical


• Biotech


• Regulated Environments


• Enterprise Transformation


• Matrixed Teams

Tools & Technologies

• Digital Tools


• Automation Platforms


• Data Governance Tools


• AI Platforms


• Analytics Solutions