Grayson Search Partners · 1 day ago
Vice President of Data Science and AI
Greater Boston
Full-time
Onsite
Director/ExecutiveGrayson Search Partners is representing a market leader in regulatory-grade data management software and services for the biopharmaceutical industry. As Vice President of Data Science & AI, you will lead the organization’s AI strategy and data science initiatives, driving innovation across their platform and services.
Staffing & Recruiting
Responsibilities
Partner with Product, Business Development, and Strategic Partners to deeply understand client use cases and uncover opportunities for AI-driven solutions
Translate business challenges into scalable data models and algorithms across the full data science lifecycle—from data engineering to model deployment
Use customer data to derive behavioral insights and translate findings into product innovation and experience enhancement
Apply advanced statistical methods and machine learning techniques to build high-impact solutions that enhance both clinical and commercial outcomes
Lead the advancement of the platform using AI, data science, and advanced analytics
Design and implement algorithms using large-scale structured and unstructured data sets (e.g., clinical trial data, RWE, regulatory databases)
Employ technologies such as SQL, Python, and related tools to develop scalable, production-ready solutions
Oversee a team of data scientists and technical experts to ensure project success and knowledge growth
Implement predictive models and AI capabilities that improve customer targeting, engagement, and satisfaction
Anticipate and proactively address client needs through tailored, data-informed solutions
Define, monitor, and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) to assess AI project impact
Quantify the return on investment (ROI) for major AI and data science initiatives to inform executive decisions
Build, lead, and mentor a high-performing data science and AI team with a focus on innovation, collaboration, and excellence
Cultivate a culture of continuous learning, experimentation, and cross-functional alignment
Collaborate with teams across the business to develop descriptive, prescriptive, and predictive analytics that solve complex problems
Ensure robust data governance, quality, and regulatory compliance across all initiatives
Foster an innovation-first mindset while installing scalable systems and processes to support growth and maturity
Drive organizational transformation by building team capabilities and improving employee engagement scores
Qualification
Required
Proven success developing and deploying commercial AI/data science applications in the pharmaceutical, healthcare IT, or life sciences sector
Experience building teams, mentoring talent, and introducing best practices in environments with low-to-mid process maturity
Strong ownership mindset, comfortable navigating ambiguity, making data-informed decisions, and executing quickly with limited structure
Clear, confident, and data-driven communicator with experience presenting to executive stakeholders, boards, and cross-functional teams
Thrives in fast-paced, PE-backed, growth environments. Demonstrates a bias for action and adaptability typical of early-stage or scaling ventures
Comfortable leading through organizational change and building capabilities amid shifting priorities
Company
Grayson Search Partners
As a premier search firm, Grayson Search Partners specializes in connecting exceptional talent with organizations.
Founded in 2014
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Jedidiah Strom
Partner
Matthew Cairns
Partner
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