Associate Director, AI and Machine Learning

BeOne continues to grow at a rapid pace with challenging and exciting opportunities for experienced professionals. When considering candidates, we look for scientific and business professionals who are highly motivated, collaborative, and most importantly, share our passionate interest in fighting cancer. 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. BeOne Global Competencies When we exhibit our values of Patients First, Collaborative Spirit, Bold Ingenuity and Driving Excellence, through our twelve global competencies below, we help get more affordable medicines to more patients around the world. Fosters Teamwork Provides and Solicits Honest and Actionable Feedback Self-Awareness Acts Inclusively Demonstrates Initiative Entrepreneurial Mindset Continuous Learning Embraces Change Results-Oriented Analytical Thinking/Data Analysis Financial Excellence Communicates with Clarity Global Competencies When we exhibit our values of Patients First, Driving Excellence, Bold Ingenuity and Collaborative Spirit, through our twelve global competencies below, we help get more affordable medicines to more patients around the world. Fosters Teamwork Provides and Solicits Honest and Actionable Feedback Self-Awareness Acts Inclusively Demonstrates Initiative Entrepreneurial Mindset Continuous Learning Embraces Change Results-Oriented Analytical Thinking/Data Analysis Financial Excellence Communicates with Clarity Salary Range: $158,400.00 - $208,400.00 annuallyBeOne 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. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. BeOne does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974, Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and any other applicable federal, state or local laws, applicants who require reasonable accommodation in the job application process may contact [email protected]. Apply To This Job