Associate Vice President - Data & AI

About Us

Campana & Schott Inc. is the New York City-based innovation hub of the Campana & Schott Group, a privately held, 30+ year-old management and technology consulting firm with 600+ employees across Europe and the US.


We create tangible results for our clients by designing AI solutions and leading business transformations and change - spanning digital workplace, customer insights and analytics, and novel ways of working.


In the U.S., Campana & Schott focuses on healthcare and pharmaceuticals, combining digital and technology innovation with change management and transformation to create new momentum.

We are currently looking for an Associate Vice President - Data & AI to join our team in New York.


Our Values

Passion
We approach every single project with enthusiasm - we thrive on new challenges and taking the perspective of our clients and their people.

Diversity
We value the diversity of the people in our company - irrespective of nationality, family situation, sexual orientation, religion, or age. Our diversity benefits us all - we want to see things from your perspective!

Respect
We treat each other with respect and as equals - regardless of our age, position in the hierarchy, or role in the company. We're all on first name terms and are always available for our colleagues.

Day in the Life

As an Associate Vice President at Campana & Schott U.S., you will lead our Data & AI practice and be the cornerstone of the strategic vision for AI-enabled Consulting. Your unparalleled expertise will guide our clients through complex business landscapes, fostering transformative growth and innovation.


Here are some of your key responsibilities:

Business Development: Lead the development of growth strategies for our Data & AI practice. Build new client relationships in the Life Science industry and position Campana & Schott as a trusted partner for agentic AI and analytics. Your ability to identify opportunities and forge connections will be instrumental.

Strategic Visionary: Develop a trusted partnership with new clients. Envision new ways of working by improving underlying business and operating models, processes, and enabling technology - including where AI agents and data products can create lasting value. Your thought leadership in the Data Science and Analytics space will drive innovative solutions.

Project Leadership: Steer interdisciplinary project teams to manage client initiatives end-to-end. From project planning to implementation, you'll oversee strategic AI, data, and analytics projects and entire portfolios.


Internal Impact: Engage in important internal initiatives. Collaborate with colleagues across established Campana & Schott hubs in Europe and shape our growing U.S. business, contributing to our collective success.

Organizational Leadership: Function as an inspiring leader for our team of data scientists, computer scientists, and consultants. Help develop and build our brand as a Life Sciences firm with strong agentic AI expertise and shape the future consulting organization from an AI-first perspective. Your influence will resonate both within our organization and with our clients.

What's in it for You

Join a dynamic team with a Start-Up atmosphere supported by strong roots of 30 years of successful business in Europe. If you are looking for a fast-paced working environment with exciting and innovative mandates around business transformation and if you are enjoying working closely with great colleagues and great clients, then this is a unique opportunity for you.

Professional & Personal
You can expect excellent project work and a trusting atmosphere with your colleagues, where you are challenged to contribute to impactful AI, data, and analytics engagements across the Life Sciences service spectrum of our NY-based team.

Live Collaboration
Mentoring from senior professionals and engagement in an active exchange of knowledge with over 600 consultants worldwide in forums and special expertise groups.

Compensation
The salary range for this position is $180,000 - $204,000 per year and total compensation for this role includes base salary, annual discretionary performance bonus, and a comprehensive benefits package described below. We expect total annualized compensation for New York City-based employees to be approximately the following:

• Base salary between $180,000 - $204,000 p.a.. Placement within this range will vary based on experience and skill level
• Annual discretionary performance bonus between 0-40%

In addition, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• 25 days of PTO p.a.
• 10 company paid holidays p.a.
• 5 days of professional development p.a.
• Option for employees to make personal contributions to a 401(k) plan, as well as 401(k) matching offered by Campana & Schott
• Attractive health benefits
• Annual company trip and regular team events

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sex, affectional or sexual orientation.

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA, MSc, PhD or related degree from an accredited College or University.
• Minimum of 8 years of relevant work experience, ideally including recent management or technology consulting with hands-on exposure to AI, data science, or analytics delivery.
• Passion for Transformation: You thrive on business transformations, agentic AI, agile organizations, and international collaboration.
• AI & Data Expertise: Hands-on familiarity with modern AI/ML, LLMs, and agentic systems, and the realities of deploying them in enterprise environments (data integration, governance, security, MLOps).
• Leadership: Proven experience leading and developing technical teams of data scientists, ML engineers, or computer scientists, ideally with P&L or service-line accountability.
• Fluency in written and spoken English is mandatory.
• Strong communication skills and a team-oriented mentality.
• An analytical mindset, entrepreneurial spirit, and self-motivated working attitude.
• Flexibility and willingness to travel.