Axtria

Senior Director - Commercial Pharma AI & Data (1284)

Axtria$180K — $231K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Deep expertise in cloud data/analytics platforms like Snowflake and AWS.
  • Proven leadership in the life sciences sector, especially on transformational projects.
  • Experience as a Lead Architect or Delivery Manager for large-scale data management endeavors.
  • Advanced skills in data modeling and understanding of data architecture.
  • A strategic thinker experienced in managing substantial portfolios ($10M+).
  • Relevant cloud certifications, particularly in Snowflake or AWS, are highly preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Lead client engagements ensuring high-impact project delivery.
  • Serve as a trusted advisor, guiding clients through data transformations.
  • Manage large-scale projects from inception to successful execution.
  • Enhance client relationships to expand business influence.
  • Contribute to innovative solutions aligned with business growth.
  • Oversee delivery of cloud solutions ensuring client alignment.
  • Lead a global team fostering collaboration and growth.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for continuous learning and professional development.
  • Support for cloud certifications and advanced training.
  • Dynamic work environment promoting collaboration and innovation.
  • Exposure to cutting-edge AI and data solutions for life sciences.
Full Job Description
Position Overview

As a Senior Leader in Axtria's AI & Data Practice, you will spearhead transformational initiatives across cloud data management, analytics, and agentic AI solutions for our life sciences clients. You will drive client engagement, ensure delivery excellence, and provide strategic leadership for a dynamic team of technology professionals.

Key Responsibilities

Client Engagement & Delivery Management
  • Lead and inspire client engagements, ensuring world-class delivery of strategic, high-impact projects across life sciences.
  • Act as a trusted advisor for key clients, guiding them through data transformation journeys that enhance business growth.
  • Manage large-scale client engagements from inception through execution, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within scope, and with exceptional quality.
  • Cultivate and grow client relationships to expand Axtria's footprint and influence in the life sciences sector.
  • Contribute strategic insights into Axtria's solution development and innovation roadmap.

Technology Leadership
  • Oversee the end-to-end delivery of innovative cloud and data management solutions, ensuring alignment with client objectives.
  • Provide technical leadership across cloud data platforms (AWS, Snowflake, Databricks, Azure) and AI architectures, recommending best-in-class solutions tailored to business needs.
  • Drive innovation in data warehousing, business intelligence, and agentic AI strategies, anticipating future trends in the life sciences industry.

Solution Development & Innovation
  • Collaborate with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to design scalable, cutting-edge solutions that leverage AI/ML technologies.
  • Lead the development of cloud-native architectures and ensure the seamless integration of solutions on platforms such as AWS, Snowflake, Databricks, and Azure.
  • Offer consultative guidance on best practices for AI & Data architecture, solution design, and project scoping based on client needs.

Team & Talent Management
  • Lead and mentor a high-performing, global team of professionals, fostering a culture of collaboration, continuous learning, and professional growth.
  • Oversee the team's performance, manage succession planning, and drive talent recruitment to ensure sustained excellence.
  • Build a collaborative, innovative team environment that encourages thought leadership and professional development.

Business Development & Consultative Selling
  • Play an active role in business development efforts, from shaping winning proposals to responding to RFPs with custom solutions that showcase Axtria's technical prowess.
  • Lead pre-sales initiatives and product demonstrations to articulate the value of Axtria's cloud and data management capabilities.
  • Partner with business development teams to draft thought leadership content such as white papers and industry insights that establish Axtria's leadership in cloud data management for life sciences.


What You'll Bring
  • Deep expertise in cloud data/analytics platforms such as Snowflake, Databricks, AWS, Azure, BI tools like Tableau and Power BI, AI tools provided by Anthropic, Microsoft, OpenAI, and others.
  • Proven leadership experience in the life sciences industry, with a strong focus on transformational projects.
  • Demonstrated success as a Lead Architect or Delivery Manager on large-scale, end-to-end data management projects, with full responsibility for design, delivery, and ongoing optimization.
  • Advanced proficiency in data modeling (both relational and dimensional) and a thorough understanding of data integration and data warehouse architectures.
  • A strategic thinker with a track record of managing portfolios worth $10M+ and driving revenue growth through strong client relationships.
  • Cloud certifications (Snowflake, Databricks, AWS Professional, AWS Associate) and experience with Azure cloud solutions are highly desirable.


Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field; MBA, Master's Degree, or PhD preferred.
  • Certifications in AWS (Professional or Associate level) are highly preferred; Azure certification is a plus.


Pay Transparency Laws
Salary range or hourly pay range for the position

The salary range for this position is $180,200 to $231,850 annually. The actual salary will vary based on applicant's education, experience, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data. The salary may also be adjusted based on applicant's geographic location.

The salary range reflected is based on a primary work location of Berkeley Heights, New Jersey. The actual salary may vary for applicants in a different geographic location.

About Axtria

Axtria is a management consulting firm that specializes in providing data analytics and cloud-based software solutions to clients in the life sciences and financial services industries. The company's services include sales and marketing analytics, commercial operations, and data management. Axtria's cloud-based software solutions are designed to help clients improve their sales and marketing operations, increase efficiency, and reduce costs. The company was founded in 2010 and is headquartered in Princeton, New Jersey.
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Size
1,000 employees
Industry
Founded
2009

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