Director of AI/ML Drug Development

The Role This is a rare opportunity to shape and lead the development of an AI/ML‑enabled drug development capability within Quotient Sciences’ Translational Pharmaceutics platform. You will play a key role in implementing innovative digital tools, driving scientific excellence, and influencing how future medicines are designed, developed and delivered. If you are passionate about using advanced technologies to accelerate decision‑making in drug development, this role offers the autonomy, impact and scientific depth to do exactly that. Key Responsibilities • Lead the scientific strategy and delivery of our AI/ML‑driven drug development programmes• Manage and guide a matrix team of scientific and technical experts to ensure high‑quality input and on‑time project execution• Oversee the design, development and delivery of project plans, reports and presentations for internal teams and senior leadership• Drive the successful operationalisation of the AI/ML service offering by collaborating with consulting, pharmaceutical development, QA, regulatory, modelling and simulation, data sciences, clinical, medical and commercial teams• Identify and evaluate new applications for AI/ML and emerging technologies that enhance decision‑making or accelerate development for clients• Provide subject‑matter expertise to commercial and scientific teams, contributing to customer discussions, proposal development and conference representation• Prepare scientific publications, white papers and marketing materials, and present findings at conferences and webinars• Support the training and development of colleagues across scientific and technical groups• Monitor regulatory changes and ensure alignment of business processes with emerging standards• Oversee pilot projects and scale successful initiatives into routine development workflows• Embed AI solutions into real‑time decision‑making processes• Mentor scientists on correct application, interpretation and critical evaluation of AI outputs Skille and Experience required • Minimum BSc degree degree level in pharmaceutical sciences or related subject with postgraduate qaulifications• 5–10 years’ experience in drug product design and developmentStrong expertise in oral solid dosage form development• Exceptional technical project management skills• Proven ability to build effective working relationships across teams• Excellent communication and presentation skills • Postgraduate qualifications• Experience with QbD, early clinical development, pharmacokinetics or biopharmaceutics• Knowledge of in silico tools and prior experience implementing digital solutions such as AI/ML• Experience presenting at conferences or contributing to publications