Data Partner / Practice Lead

Position Overview:

We are seeking an experienced Data and AI Practice Leader; you will be at the forefront of driving innovation and implementing cutting-edge data engineering and artificial intelligence solutions for our clients with a focus on the Life Sciences Pharma R&D & Medical Devices industry. You will lead a team of skilled professionals, collaborating with clients to understand their unique challenges and delivering tailored solutions that leverage data-driven insights to drive business transformation.

Role & Responsibilities:

• Strategic Leadership:
• Develop and execute a strategic roadmap for the data platform modernization and AI practice, aligning with the firm's overall objectives and market trends.
• Identify opportunities for innovation and differentiation, leveraging data and AI to solve complex business problems and create value for Our clients.
• Client Engagement:
• Engage with clients to understand their business objectives, challenges, and opportunities, and collaborate with them to design and deliver customized data and AI solutions.
• Serve as a trusted advisor, providing expertise on industry best practices, emerging technologies, and innovative approaches to leveraging data for competitive advantage.
• Team Management:
• Lead and mentor a team of data, machine learning, BI and AI specialists, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and excellence.
• Provide guidance on project scoping, resource allocation, and technical direction, ensuring successful project delivery and client satisfaction.
• Solution Development:
• Oversee the design, development, and implementation of data and AI solutions, ensuring alignment with client requirements, industry standards, and best practices.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate data science and AI/ML capabilities into existing systems and workflows, maximizing impact and value for clients.
• Thought Leadership and Innovation:
• Stay abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies and best practices in data engineering and AI, and drive innovation through research, experimentation, and knowledge sharing.
• Contribute to thought leadership initiatives, such as whitepapers, blogs, and presentations, showcasing the firm's expertise and thought leadership in data-driven solutions.
• Pre-sales Support:
• Collaborate closely with the sales team to understand the specific requirements and pain points of our clients and develop tailored proposals and solutions.
• Conduct client meetings and presentations to articulate the value proposition of our AI/ML/Gen AI services in addressing the unique challenges faced by the key industry sectors.
• Work with the sales team to craft responses to RFPs (Request for Proposals) and RFIs (Request for Information) with customized solutions.
• Go-to-Market Strategy:
• Develop and execute go-to-market strategies specifically targeting the industry verticals, identifying key stakeholders, industry trends, and competitive positioning opportunities.
• Collaborate with the marketing team to create targeted collateral, case studies, and thought leadership content highlighting our Data and AI expertise.
• Actively participate in industry events, conferences, and forums to promote our AI/ML/Gen AI services and establish thought leadership within the sector.

Qualifications:

• Extensive experience (10-12+ years) in data science, machine learning, AI, or related domains, with a proven track record of leading successful projects and teams within a system integration context.
• Strong understanding of system integration principles, architectures, and technologies, with the ability to design and implement data science and AI/ML solutions that seamlessly integrate with existing systems and processes.
• Focused experience on Life Sciences Pharma R&D & Medical Devices industry is MUST, along with relevant certifications in data science, AI, or related fields.
• Deep working knowledge of Generative AI and the latest market trends and create a roadmap and vision for our clients.
• 4-5 years of experience working as a data science practice leader at Big 4 or boutique consulting firms
• Excellent communication, leadership, and client-facing skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships, influence stakeholders, and articulate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a passion for driving innovation and leveraging data-driven insights to solve business challenges for clients.
• Experience in solutions architecture. technical domains such as AI/ML, multimodal ML, model evaluation, MLOps, MLSecOps, ML training, inference, data engineering, data science, fine-tuning
• Manage and mentor a team of skilled data scientists, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, R, and Java, along with experience with data and AI libraries and frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch, scikit-learn).
• Take the lead in designing the AI architecture and selecting technologies from both open-source and commercial offerings.
• Knowing the workflow and pipeline architectures of ML and deep learning workloads, including the components and trade-offs across data management, governance, model building, deployment, and production workflows, is crucial.
• Experience in advanced analytics tools (Python, R) along with applied mathematics, ML, Deep Learning frameworks (such as TensorFlow), and ML techniques (such as random forest and neural networks).
• Experience in Machine Learning solutions (using various models, such as Linear/Logistic Regression, Support Vector Machines, Deep Neural Networks,..)
• Developing AI and ML models in real-world environments and integrating AI and ML using cloud-native or hybrid technologies into large-scale enterprise applications.

Why Join Us:

• Opportunity to work with leading companies and cutting-edge technologies.
• Collaborative and inclusive company culture.
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Professional growth and development opportunities.

If you are a strategic thinker with a passion for client success and a deep understanding of Life Sciences Pharma R&D & Medical Devices industry, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Join us in driving innovation and making a difference in the world of LSS through exceptional IT services.