Associate Director, AI & Digital Business Partner France

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We are seeking a visionary leader to spearhead the digital and technology agenda for the French affiliate, driving business growth and competitive advantage through innovative AI and Digital solutions. This role is a strategic partner to the affiliate leadership team, shaping and executing a digital roadmap that accelerates commercial performance, enhances customer engagement, and optimizes operational excellence.

The Associate Director, AI & Digital Business Partner will champion the adoption of advanced technologies — including AI and data-driven platforms — to unlock new revenue streams, strengthen partnerships, and deliver measurable business impact. This position requires a strong commercial mindset, influencing at the highest levels to ensure technology investments translate into tangible business outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Shape and execute the affiliate’s digital strategy aligned with commercial objectives and growth priorities.
• Drive business transformation initiatives that enhance customer experience, streamline operations, and deliver ROI.
• Identify and implement innovative technologies to strengthen external stakeholder engagement and accelerate market access.
• Partner with senior leadership to integrate digital capabilities into core business processes and commercial models.
• Lead cross-functional programs ensuring alignment between global strategy and local execution.
• Champion change management through clear communication, training, and governance to ensure adoption and sustainability.
• Act as a thought leader on emerging technologies (AI, automation, analytics) and their application to business challenges.
• Monitor and optimize performance of digital initiatives, ensuring continuous improvement and measurable impact.

Qualifications & Experience

• Proven track record in digital strategy and business transformation within complex, regulated environments.
• Strong commercial acumen with experience aligning technology investments to revenue growth and market competitiveness.
• Leadership experience managing senior stakeholders and influencing strategic decisions.
• Deep understanding of AI and advanced technologies with practical applications in commercial and operational contexts.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills in English and French.
• Experience in pharmaceutical or healthcare industry strongly preferred.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business, Technology, or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in digital transformation, IT strategy, or technology leadership roles, including significant exposure to commercial operations.
• 5+ years in senior leadership positions driving cross-functional initiatives and delivering measurable business outcomes.

If you come across a role that intrigues you but doesn’t perfectly line up with your resume, we encourage you to apply anyway. You could be one step away from work that will transform your life and career.

Uniquely Interesting Work, Life-changing Careers
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On-site Protocol

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Site-essential roles require 100% of shifts onsite at your assigned facility. Site-by-design roles may be eligible for a hybrid work model with at least 50% onsite at your assigned facility. For these roles, onsite presence is considered an essential job function and is critical to collaboration, innovation, productivity, and a positive Company culture. For field-based and remote-by-design roles the ability to physically travel to visit customers, patients or business partners and to attend meetings on behalf of BMS as directed is an essential job function.

Supporting People with Disabilities

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