Director, Enterprise Data & AI Strategy

Job Description

Job Description

Axogen is committed to building and maintaining a strong and gratifying company culture that fosters professional growth. Our hands-on and personal approach makes transitioning to a new job a seamless and enjoyable process. Most benefits are effective on day one!  

Axogen is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against applicants on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, age, sex, marital status, national origin, disability or veteran status. 

Why you'll love working at Axogen: 

• Friendly, open, and fun team culture that values unique perspectives 
• Company-wide dedication to profoundly impacting patients' lives 
• Comprehensive, high-quality benefits package effective on date of hire 
• Educational assistance available for all employees 
• Matching 401(k) retirement plan 
• Paid holidays, including floating holidays, to be used at your discretion 
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan 
• Referral incentive program 

Axogen Mission and Business Purpose

Our business purpose is to restore health and improve quality of life by making restoration of peripheral nerve function an expected standard of care. We aim to lead the markets we serve by always requiring the solutions we offer patients and caregivers provide an improved benefit-to-risk profile as compared to existing standards of care. To ensure we deliver improved benefit-to-risk solutions, we will guide and expect the market and design requirement specifications underlying our engineering, business development, and clinical research activities, objectively target advancements in standards of care.

Job Summary of the Director, Enterprise Data & AI Strategy

The Director, Enterprise Data & AI Strategy is a strategic, is a visionary enterprise leader responsible for defining and executing an AI strategy with global data that accelerates digital transformation, enables insightful decision-making, and drives operations excellence. This role will oversee the framework and integration of AI capabilities, enterprise data and automation to deliver that business impact shaping the organizations long term data vision and governance model. The Director will report directly with the VP of IT, partner closely with executive leadership (in particular the Finance, to ensure data and AI investments align with strategic business goals, innovation and priorities.

Requirements of the Director, Enterprise Data & AI Strategy

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Systems, Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering or related field; master's degree preferred.
• Minimum 12 years' experience in data analytics, AI/ML, or automation roles in life sciences, biotechnology, healthcare, or manufacturing industries.
• Minimum 8 years of management experience in leading cross-functional teams and projects.
• Proven experience in building and scaling data teams and platforms.
• Strong knowledge of data governance frameworks, BI tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau), and cloud data platforms (e.g., Azure, AWS).
• Experience building data warehouse or data marketplace and integrating data sources from multiple source systems using custom APIs, common middleware platforms, and advanced SQL. 
• Hands-on experience with AI/ML technologies, RPA tools, and building out automation frameworks.
• Demonstrated experience in IT project management and business analysis with expertise in at least one of the following functional processes: Procure to Pay, Demand to Build, Order to Cash, or Financial processes.
• Strong understanding of enterprise applications including ERP, CRM, QMS, LIMS, HRIS, etc.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with executives, business stakeholders, and technology partners.
• Proven ability to lead teams in a data-driven manner, utilizing metrics and project reviews.
• Familiarity with the strategic deployment of IT systems and the development of standard operating procedures for end-user training and adoption.

Responsibilities of the Director, Enterprise Data & AI Strategy

The specific duties of the Director, Enterprise Data & AI Strategy include but are not limited to:

• AI & Automation Strategy: Focus on shaping the vision and transformation of AI and Data Management. Owns the enterprise AI & automation strategy by identifying innovation opportunities, scaling AI use cases, and embedding automation across business processes - develops and executes a roadmap for AI and intelligent automation initiatives focused on driving operational efficiency and ROI. Evaluates and implements emerging technologies, including generative AI, RPA, and machine learning models such as Power Automate, UI Path, Automation Anywhere, Fabric, or others. Collaborate with executive sponsors to prioritize AI investments.
• Team Leadership and Development: Build and lead a high-performing team of data scientists, database administrators, AI/ML and automation engineers. Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Project Governance: Oversees and manages the intake of project and enhancement requests, provides initial time, resource and cost estimates, and aligns priorities with leadership and key stakeholders. Oversees the delivery of MDM, AI, and Automation projects and enhancements, ensuring they align with the company's strategic goals and are delivered on time and within budget. Monitors project progress and takes corrective actions as needed to mitigate risks while ensuring successful outcomes. 
• Data Strategy & Governance: Oversees the enterprise data strategy & governance by establishing enterprise standards for data ethics and AI governance. Defines and implements enterprise-wide data governance policies, standards, and best practices. Ensure data quality, integrity, security, and compliance across all systems following CSV process requirements. Partners with executive leadership to ensure compliance with evolving regulations and frameworks. (GxP, GDPR, AI ACT)
• Business Analysis: Develops a deep understanding of data flows supporting core business processes; Order to Cash, Procure to Pay, Demand to Build, Record to Report, Hire to Retire, Regulatory and Compliance. Reviews and approves requirements written by the business analysis team. Collaborates with business analysts to ensure clear and comprehensive documentation of project needs. 
• Analytics & Business Intelligence: Shapes enterprise BI and analytics roadmap, enabling predictive insights and AI driven decision making for the C-suite and business units.
• Governance, Risk, and Compliance: Possesses a deep understanding of IT General Controls, GxP regulations and CSV standards. Ensures that all projects adhere to SOX, GxP compliance/Data Integrity requirements and partner with Quality to maintain compliance. Collaborates with cross-functional teams to address and resolve Quality or Audit Findings.
• Stakeholder Management: Builds and maintains strong relationships with key business stakeholders, ensuring clear communication and alignment of data initiatives with business needs and budgets. Communicates complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders effectively.
• Budget & Resource Allocation: Partnering closely with the VP of IT, this person will owns the data and AI portfolio budget, to optimize spend across global programs. Manages resource allocation effectively, balancing project needs with team capabilities and workload.
• Process Improvement: Continuously evaluates and improves core Procure to Pay, Demand to Build, Order to Cash, and Financial processes, incorporating best practices and innovative solutions.
• Vendor Management: Develops strategic partnerships with global technology vendors, consulting partners, and AI innovators to advance enterprise capabilities. Oversee relationships with key vendors, ensuring the effective delivery of services, visibility into application development roadmaps, advocating for business user enhancements, and alignment with business goals.

Location

111 West Oak Ave., Tampa, FL  33602

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Benefits/Compensation

This position is eligible for an annual bonus.

Benefits offered for this position include Health, Dental, Vision, Matching 401K, Paid Time Off, 9 Paid Holidays + 3 Floating Holidays, Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Medical Flexible Spending Accounts, Tuition Reimbursement, Paid Parental Leave, Paid Caregiver Leave, Basic Life Insurance, Supplemental Life Insurance, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, and Disability Insurance, as described in more detail in summary plan descriptions.

Salary Range

$168,828—$211,034 USD

Company Statements

Axogen follows healthcare system guidelines with respect to credentialing, vaccinations and other employment/compliance related requirements, as well as CDC guidance. Axogen reserves the right to amend its policies from time to time in its sole discretion.

As AI is becoming a common tool throughout the application process, we want to be clear about its appropriate use at Axogen. Using AI to support resume writing, research or interview preparation is perfectly acceptable, provided the content is accurate and genuinely represents your qualifications and skills. For other key parts of your interview process, however, it is important that the ideas, communication, and work you share reflect your own voice, experiences, and thinking. We ask that you participate in our live interviews and complete any assessments without AI assistance unless instructions explicitly indicate otherwise or a specific exception is discussed and approved in advance. This approach ensures fairness, celebrates your individuality, and allows your authentic perspective to shine. Behaviors that do not align with these guidelines may result in disqualification from the hiring process or termination of employment if later discovered. We appreciate your understanding and look forward to learning about the unique contributions only you can bring to Axogen.

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