Head of Data, AI & Automation (all genders)

Responsibilities: 1. Automation as a Value Engine (Primary Focus) Drive automation across: Discovery & Preclinical Services R&D / Innovation Drug Development Enterprise Platforms (e.g. ERP, Finance, HR) Identify and scale quick-win automation use cases (e.g. RPA in ERP, workflow automation) Establish automation as a standard lever for efficiency and quality improvement Define and track automation-driven value (cost, speed, quality) 2. Data & AI Platform Leadership Build and operate a scalable enterprise data platform Enable: Data integration across lab, manufacturing and enterprise systems Self-service analytics and data access Provide the foundation for AI and advanced analytics at scale 3. AI Enablement & Scaling Move from isolated AI use cases to industrialized AI deployment Define and govern the AI lifecycle (use case → development → scaling) Support: Scientific AI (In Silico, analytics) Operational AI (process optimization, automation) 4. Domain Enablement (Business Alignment) Work closely with: Discovery & Preclinical Services R&D / Innovation Manufacturing Enterprise Functions Ensure automation and data solutions are: Business-driven Embedded in workflows Scalable across domains 5. Governance & Standards Define standards for: Data architecture Automation tools and platforms AI development and deployment Ensure alignment with: Data governance (business-owned) Security & compliance (InfoSec-defined) 6. Capability Build-up Develop capabilities in: Data engineering Automation (RPA, workflow, low-code) AI/ML Drive data and automation literacy across IT and business Qualifications: Master's degree in Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, Business Informatics, or a related field. Strong experience in: Data platforms and architecture Automation technologies (RPA, workflow, low-code) AI / advanced analytics Proven track record in: Delivering business value (not just technology) Scaling capabilities across complex organizations Ability to: Bridge business and technology Drive change and adoption Operate in regulated environments (GxP is a plus) FR : Dans le cadre de sa politique Diversité, Evotec étudie, à compétences égales, toutes les candidatures dont celles des personnes en situation de handicap. ENG : In the frame of our Diversity policy, Evotec considers, with equal competences, all applications including people with disabilities.