Director, AI Strategy & Operations

Director, AI Strategy & Operations page is loaded## Director, AI Strategy & Operationslocations: West Hills, CAtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: R11331**HELP US BRING THE GIFT OF HEALTH TO LIFE.** Working at Pharmavite is an experience like no other. With a focus on complete nutrition for all, each endeavor is urgent and every day counts. You'll have the opportunity to work on the #1 selling national vitamin and supplement brand, Nature Made, as well as an exciting portfolio of other products that are shaping the future of the healthy living industry. Consumer-driven innovation, high quality products and a promising portfolio, all driven by a team with a shared sense of purpose -- that's Pharmavite. Join us to bring the gift of health to life.**Key Responsibilities:****Enterprise AI Operating Model Design**• Realize the overall vision, evolve the initial strategy, and drive execution of the AI roadmap, ensuring alignment with business objectives• Partner with the AI Steering Committee to develop and evolve an enterprise AI operating model that supports scaled, secure and responsible AI Innovation while maintaining governance and speed• Partner with business leaders to translate AI strategy into clear roles, decision rights, and execution pathways• Build a disciplined framework for measuring ROI, cost savings, revenue lift, and soft benefits from AI initiatives**AI Platform & Infrastructure Enablement**• Partner with Pharmavite IT to stand up and sustainably operate enterprise AI platforms, tools, and integrations, including managed AI services across major cloud providers• Establish reusable architecture, standards, and delivery patterns• Lead multi-disciplinary AI delivery teams across business, data, IT, and risk functions to ensure seamless translation of business needs into technical execution**Governance & Responsible AI Operationalization:**• Partner with AI Steering Committee to embed legal, risk, security, and compliance requirements into day-to-day AI execution without slowing delivery• Translate responsible AI principles into practical processes and controls embedded in AI intake, review, and delivery workflows• Prioritize, sequence, recommend and implement approved AI portfolio decisions in alignment with AI Steering Committee**Cross-Functional Delivery & Team Leadership:**• Collaborate with Pharmavite’s Leadership Team and cross-functional teams to ensure AI roadmap supports organizational priorities• Cultivate strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, and partner with Pharmavite Communications to build understanding of AI strategy, progress, and impact• Mentor and develop a team of internal and external resources, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous delivery of business value• Support deployment of enterprise-wide AI training and enablement programs in partnership with Pharmavite HR**Experience & Qualifications:****Education**• 10+ years of work experience in technology strategy, digital transformation, enterprise innovation or management consulting ideally in consumer products industry• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business, Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering or related field**Professional Experience:**• Track record of success in driving organizational technology innovation and transformation• Deep understanding of AI/ML technologies, data governance, and regulatory compliance• Experience embedding AI or advanced analytics into organizational operating models and core business processes• Track record of moving AI use cases from intake through deployment and adoption within enterprise governance and platform constraints• Hands on experience in managing an organization through technology related change**Capabilities & Leadership Attributes:**• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and strategic thinking skills• Strong communication, storytelling, and presentation abilities• Technology mindset, and up-to-date knowledge of digital trends and applications• Strong financial acumen and ability to connect strategy to execution through business cases, resource allocation, and performance metrics• Team player with a collaborative approach to accomplishing work together and commitment to developing talent**OUR OFFER** Here, career paths aren't predefined, and bureaucratic limitations don't exist -- you have the opportunity to grow, learn from industry pioneers, and develop the way you want to. Pharmavite is investing more in the development of our team -- to help us deliver on our purpose and help you achieve your career aspirations. Our environment is geared to fuel curiosity, encourage experimentation, and generate learning as this is the way we develop ourselves and our organization. Pharmavite is committed to meeting the needs of our employees and their families with a Total Rewards package that's as comprehensive as the vitamins and supplements we deliver to consumers. With competitive compensation programs and standout benefits, we provide employees with optimal health and well-being -- as well as peace of mind. These rewards -- plus our new recognition program -- ensure employees feel supported both at work and home.**This role is not available for sponsorship including I-983 participation.** National Target Base Pay Range: $169,000 - $281,000. The salary range for this position is based on national standards. For candidates in California and New York metro the Target Base Pay Range is $187,000 - $311,000, to reflect the cost of living and market conditions in those areas. Actual compensation will take into account a wide range of factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to geographic location, education, experience, qualifications and job-related skills. It is not typical for an individual to be hired above the midpoint of the range for their role and compensation decisions depend on the facts and circumstances of each case. This information is provided to applicants in accordance with state and local laws. Base pay is only one component of our total rewards offerings, and we will take the full offering into consideration when presenting an offer of employment. Our total rewards package for this position may also include an annual performance bonus, Medical, dental and vision benefits, 401K match, and other wellness benefits.Visit Pharmavite.com/careers to learn more about our mission and discover an opportunity that's right for you. Health and wellness begins with us.Pharmavite is an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit employment discrimination and harassment based on race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, national origin, and any other basis protected by state and federal law. Pharmavite recruits, hires, employs, trains, promotes, and compensates individuals solely based on job-related qualifications and abilities.Pharmavite also provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities or based on a sincerely held religious belief, in accordance with applicable laws. If you need to inquire about an accommodation to complete the application process, please email View email address on click.appcast.io.*Disclaimer* The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications of employees assigned to this job.**CALIFORNIA FAIR CHANCE ACT:**Qualified Applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for Employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.**JOB #J-18808-Ljbffr Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd