Overview
ClarusONE Sourcing Services, LLP provides strategic generic pharmaceutical services for Walmart Stores, Inc. and McKesson Corporation. The partnership enables access to affordable medicines and supports digital strategy through data, analytics, and AI initiatives. ClarusONE is headquartered in London and partners with Walmart and McKesson to improve pharmaceutical care and patient value.
Role
Senior Director, AI, Data & Analytics — a strategic leader responsible for defining and driving the organisation’s data, analytics, and artificial intelligence strategy. This role oversees enterprise data platforms, AI and machine learning initiatives, business and market intelligence, and data governance to transform data into actionable insight and scalable AI solutions supporting delivery of the company’s digital strategy. It leads a multi-disciplinary team and partners with key business functions to align with the ClarusONE digital strategy. This position reports to the Chief Operating Officer and is part of the extended leadership team, overseeing a team of 18 people.
What You’ll Do
- Strategic Leadership — Develop and execute the ClarusONE AI, data, and analytics strategy aligned with business priorities. Co-own the digital strategy with the Senior Director Product and Technology and align with commercial priorities and goals. Build frameworks for responsible, ethical, and compliant use of AI across the organisation.
- AI & Machine Learning (ML) — Lead the development, deployment, and lifecycle management of AI/ML models and automation products. Identify high-value AI opportunities with commercial leadership to enhance efficiency, customer experience, and growth. Establish best practices for MLOps, experimentation, model monitoring, and continuous optimization.
- Data Engineering & Architecture — Oversee scalable, secure data platforms, pipelines, and architectures. Ensure data availability, reliability, and performance. Partner with Technology leadership to integrate data and AI into ClarusONE’s in-house sourcing platform.
- Analytics & Business Intelligence — Guide dashboards, analytics tools, and insight products for decision-makers. Promote advanced analytics to uncover trends, forecast outcomes, and support strategic planning using market and Member data. Champion data literacy and data-driven decision making. Partner with commercial leaders to demonstrate the benefits of leveraging data and insights.
- Governance, Quality & Compliance — Own and update data governance frameworks covering data quality, stewardship, metadata management, and ownership. Ensure compliance with data protection regulations and organizational policies. Define and track KPIs for data integrity, AI performance, and analytics adoption.
- Leadership & Team Development — Lead multi-disciplinary teams across data engineering, data science, analytics, and AI product development. Foster innovation, collaboration, inclusion, and continuous learning. Develop talent strategies to attract, retain, and grow top-tier data and AI professionals.
(The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed in this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties.)
Basic Requirements
- Degree or equivalent experience.
- Typically requires 13+ years of professional experience and 6+ years of diversified leadership, planning, communication, organization, and people motivation skills (or equivalent experience).
- 13+ years’ experience in a leadership role within analytics and/or data-centric function/organisation.
- 10+ years’ experience of leading cross-functional teams and working within a matrix organisation.
- Proven ability to lead a team to achieve goals by focusing on results. Demonstrated ability to develop strategic and tactical plans and solve problems. Strong organizational and project management skills.
Preferred Skills/Experience
- Experience in the healthcare field is beneficial.
- Time management and ability to organise and prioritise the broader data and analytics team’s work to meet critical deadlines while ensuring accuracy.
- Strong research, analysis, and problem-solving abilities.
- Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence a diverse set of stakeholders.
- Ability to work autonomously and build positive working relationships with internal and external partners.
- Experience in applied analytics for business problem solving.
Physical Requirements
- Candidate must reside within a commutable distance to London, UK.
- Onsite presence at least 2 days per week at ClarusONE location in London.
- Ability to travel to the United States, up to 10% of the time (about 2–3 times per year).
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