BeiGene, Ltd.

Associate Director, AI and Machine Learning

BeiGene, Ltd.$158K — $208K *
US-AnywhereRemote in United States
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in AI, machine learning, or data science within regulated environments.
  • Advanced degree (PhD or Master's) in statistics, computer science, data science, or related quantitative field.
  • Proficiency in Python and R for data science applications.
  • Experience with machine learning frameworks like TensorFlow, PyTorch, or scikit-learn.
  • Familiarity with generative AI, large language models, and MLOps practices.
  • Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills in cross-functional settings.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the design and implementation of AI solutions to enhance R&D efficiency.
  • Drive AI adoption by identifying impactful use cases and building business cases.
  • Develop AI/ML models to improve clinical trial design and data workflows.
  • Evaluate and apply emerging AI technologies in regulated R&D environments.
  • Enhance decision-support systems through innovative AI-driven approaches.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • 401(k) plan with company match.
  • Flexible spending accounts (FSA/HSA) for additional savings.
  • Paid time off for work-life balance.
  • Wellness programs to support employee health.
Full Job Description
As a member of AI expert group, the role will partner with stakeholders across global statistics and data science, clinical development and operation, research, transitional medicine, regulatory, safety, medical writing, digital and technology teams to identify, design and implement AI and machine learning solutions that improve research productivity, development efficiency, and decision making.

Essential Functions of the Job:
  • Lead the strategy, design, and implementation of AI and machine learning solutions to support R&D digital transformation and operational efficiency.
  • Drive the adoption of AI across R&D by identifying high-impact use cases, building business cases, and partnering with scientific, statistical, clinical, and technology stakeholders.
  • Develop and deploy AI/ML models, tools, and platforms that improve the efficiency of digitalization systems, including clinical trial design, clinical data workflows, statistical analysis processes, document generation, knowledge management, and decision-support systems.
  • Evaluate emerging AI technologies, including generative AI, large language models, intelligent agents, automation frameworks, and advanced machine learning approaches, and assess their applicability in regulated pharmaceutical R&D environments.


Supervisory Responsibilities:
  • This is an individual contributor role with significant cross-functional leadership responsibilities. The role does not have direct people management responsibilities at present but may evolve to include supervisory or people-leadership responsibilities as the AI function and portfolio expand.


Computer Skills:

The candidate should have strong hands-on experience with modern data science, AI, machine learning models, tools and platforms, including
  • Proficiency in programming languages commonly used for data science and AI, such as Python and R.
  • Experience with machine learning and deep learning frameworks such as scikit-learn, PyTorch, TensorFlow, or equivalent tools.
  • Working knowledge of generative AI, large language models, prompt engineering, retrieval-augmented generation, AI agents, and related application-development frameworks.
  • Experience with AI-native programming practices, including the use of AI coding assistants, agentic development tools, prompt-based code generation, automated code review, test generation, documentation generation, and AI-assisted debugging.
  • Experience with data manipulation, statistical analysis, visualization, and reporting tools such as SQL, pandas, NumPy, SAS, R Shiny, Power BI, or equivalent platforms.
  • Familiarity with cloud-based data and AI platforms, such as AWS, Azure, Databricks.
  • Understanding of MLOps, including model development, version control, validation, deployment, monitoring, and lifecycle management.
  • Familiarity with data privacy, cybersecurity, access control, audit trail, and documentation requirements in regulated pharmaceutical or healthcare environments.


Other Qualifications:
  • Significant experience applying AI, machine learning advanced analytics, or data science in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, healthcare, clinical development, or another regulated environment.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and influence stakeholders across scientific, technical, operational, and leadership teams.
  • Knowledge of regulatory expectations, data privacy, model validation, responsible AI, and governance considerations in pharmaceutical R&D.
  • Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to translate complex business challenges into practical, scalable AI solutions.
  • Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.


Education Required:
  • Advanced degrees in statistics, biostatistics, computer science, data science, machine learning, bioinformatics, engineering, mathematics, or related quantitative field. PhD or master's degree preferred.


Travel:
  • Willingness to travel domestically within U.S. and occasionally international as required to support portfolio governance, stakeholder alignment and project execution.


Salary Range: $158,400.00 - $208,400.00 annually
BeOne is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. Actual compensation packages are determined by several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to job-related skills, depth of experience, certifications, relevant education or training, and specific work location. Packages may vary by location due to differences in the cost of labor. The recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for a preferred location during the hiring process. Please note that the listed range reflects the base salary or hourly range only. Non-Commercial roles are eligible to participate in the annual bonus plan, and Commercial roles are eligible to participate in an incentive compensation plan. All Company employees have the opportunity to own shares of BeOne Medicines Ltd. stock because all employees are eligible for discretionary equity awards and to voluntarily participate in the Employee Stock Purchase Plan. The Company has a comprehensive benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), FSA/HSA, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, and Wellness.

About BeiGene, Ltd.

BeiGene, Ltd. is a biotechnology company that develops and commercializes innovative cancer treatments. The company was founded in 2010 and is headquartered in George Town, Grand Cayman. BeiGene's portfolio includes several drug candidates that target cancer cells and the tumor microenvironment. The company's lead product, Brukinsa, is a treatment for mantle cell lymphoma that has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the European Medicines Agency (EMA). BeiGene also has partnerships with several pharmaceutical companies, including Amgen, Merck, and Novartis.
Learn more about BeiGene, Ltd.
Size
8,300 employees
Market Cap
$22.2 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$1.5 billion
Founded
2010
5 Year Trend
+305.7%
Revenue
$308.8 million
NASDAQ

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