BeiGene

Vice President, AI & Innovation

Remote (US) Full time

BeOne continues to grow at a rapid pace with challenging and exciting opportunities for experienced professionals. When considering candidates, we look for scientific and business professionals who are highly motivated, collaborative, and most importantly, share our passionate interest in fighting cancer.

BeOne Medicine is seeking a strategic and visionary Vice President of AI and Innovation to spearhead the organization’s transformation into a data- and AI-driven enterprise. Reporting directly to the Chief Technology Officer, this executive-level role is responsible for defining and executing a comprehensive AI strategy that aligns with BeOne Medicine’s overarching business objectives. The VP will leverage and help structure/vectorize the data to drive innovation, optimize operations, and enhance patient-centric services across the organization.

This leader will play a pivotal role in engaging with executive stakeholders to align initiatives with business strategies, demonstrating the value of AI and data capabilities to influence decision-making and drive growth. Additionally, the VP will foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning by building and mentoring high-performing teams, establishing key partnerships, and leading organizational change initiatives that empower every function within BeOne Medicine to adopt AI capabilities effectively.

Essential Functions of the Job:

AI Strategy

  • Define and lead the enterprise-wide AI strategy to align with BeOne Medicine’s vision and business priorities.
  • Develop a comprehensive data strategy, ensuring data is efficiently organized, integrated, and governed to serve as a foundation for AI-driven innovation.
  • Establish scalable frameworks for ethical and responsible AI use across the organization.
  • Design and implement a forward-thinking innovation strategy that leverages AI and emerging technologies to solve business challenges and create new market opportunities.

Organizational Enablement

  • Build awareness and train the organization on AI capabilities, helping business and scientific teams understand how AI can improve their work.
  • Act as a bridge between technology and business functions, translating complex AI opportunities into clear, actionable use cases.
  • Empower teams to adopt AI-driven ways of working through education, workshops, and accessible tools.

AI Tools & Resources

  • Provide specialized resources and technical support for complex AI initiatives, ensuring teams have access to the expertise and infrastructure needed.
  • Guide the development and deployment of tailored AI solutions that support research, operations, and patient-centric innovation.
  • Establish partnerships with vendors, startups, and academic institutions to bring best-in-class AI tools and talent into BeOne Medicine.

Leadership & Culture

  • Build and mentor a cross-disciplinary team of AI experts, data scientists, and engineers.
  • Foster a culture of innovation, experimentation, and continuous learning, ensuring BeOne Medicine stays at the forefront of AI and data innovation in healthcare.
  • Collaborate with executive leadership to ensure alignment and adoption of AI and data initiatives across all functions.
  • Oversee budgeting, resource allocation, and project management for AI and innovation projects to ensure efficient execution and deliver measurable results.

Qualifications:

  • Advanced degree in Data Science, AI/ML, Computer Science, or a related field; PhD or MBA preferred.
  • 12+ years of experience in AI, data strategy, or digital innovation, ideally within healthcare, biotech, or life sciences.
  • Proven track record of building and executing AI and data strategies at scale.
  • Strong experience in data governance and LLM to support AI-driven organizations.
  • Exceptional communication and leadership skills, with the ability to inspire both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Experience enabling organizations through training, education, and adoption of new technologies.
  • Strategic thinker with the ability to connect AI and data to business value.
  • Strong organizational change leadership skills.
  • Deep understanding of AI/ML methods and data management practices.
  • Ability to balance innovation with practical execution.
  • Collaborative leadership style with strong influencing skills.

Supervisory Responsibilities:  

  • Lead and manage a global team

Global Competencies

When we exhibit our values of Patients First, Driving Excellence, Bold Ingenuity and Collaborative Spirit, through our twelve global competencies below, we help get more affordable medicines to more patients around the world.

  • Fosters Teamwork
  • Provides and Solicits Honest and Actionable Feedback
  • Self-Awareness
  • Acts Inclusively
  • Demonstrates Initiative
  • Entrepreneurial Mindset
  • Continuous Learning
  • Embraces Change
  • Results-Oriented
  • Analytical Thinking/Data Analysis
  • Financial Excellence
  • Communicates with Clarity

Salary Range: $307,500.00 - $397,500.00 annually

BeOne is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. Actual compensation packages are determined by several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to job-related skills, depth of experience, certifications, relevant education or training, and specific work location. Packages may vary by location due to differences in the cost of labor. The recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for a preferred location during the hiring process.  Please note that the listed range reflects the base salary or hourly range only. Non-Commercial roles are eligible to participate in the annual bonus plan, and Commercial roles are eligible to participate in an incentive compensation plan. All Company employees have the opportunity to own shares of BeOne Medicines Ltd. stock because all employees are eligible for discretionary equity awards and to voluntarily participate in the Employee Stock Purchase Plan. The Company has a comprehensive benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), FSA/HSA, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, and Wellness.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. BeOne does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974, Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and any other applicable federal, state or local laws, applicants who require reasonable accommodation in the job application process may contact accommodationsus@beonemed.com.