US VP of Digital and Data with AI

About Servier

Servier in the U.S. is a Boston-based, commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company launched by Servier Group in 2018. As a privately held organization, Servier is uniquely positioned to advance cutting-edge science, tackle underserved therapeutic areas and make patients the focus of every strategic decision.

Role Summary

We have an exciting opportunity for a seasoned digital and data leader to shape how Servier US works, decides, and delivers—bringing clarity, accountability, and transparency to every step of the transformation journey. You will set a bold, business-led vision across Data & Analytics, Business Applications, and Digital Solutions, and translate it into a pragmatic roadmap that improves performance, elevates patient impact, and enables accelerated growth—while ensuring global alignment, technology convergence, and compliance.

As US Vice President of Digital and Data with AI (VP DDA), you will lead the Servier Pharmaceuticals US digital and data transformation and serve as a strategic partner to the US Leadership Team and functions across the affiliate. You will build trust through disciplined governance, clear decision-making, and transparent communication—so priorities are understood, progress is measurable, and outcomes are delivered.

Your mission is to accelerate Servier US’s digital transition and innovation in a growth environment—including acquisitions. You will ensure capabilities are consistent, efficient, compliant, and scalable, while remaining aligned to Servier’s global direction.

You will help business leaders anticipate how digital and data will shape strategy, operating model, and ways of working. You will guide the Business Relationship Management (BRM) capability to translate needs into prioritized initiatives—anchored in clear ownership, realistic plans, and measurable outcomes.

The VP DDA coordinates the overall transformation and, in close collaboration with the Global CIO and US DDIS leaders (Ops, Cyber, R&D, and Industry IT), ensures capabilities are delivered securely and coherently. You will champion standards and architecture discipline while enabling speed—so teams can innovate with clear visibility into risk, cost, and impact.

This role reports to the US CFO (direct) and the IS Regional Manager for the Americas (indirect) and partners closely with leaders across Finance, Procurement, and the broader US organization.

Objectives

• Set the US digital and data direction: Define the multi-year strategy across data & analytics, business applications, and digital solutions aligned to US priorities and Servier Group direction.
• Serve as a trusted partner to the US Leadership Team: Bring transparency to decision-making, clarify ownership, and ensure priorities and trade-offs are understood and aligned with business priorities.
• Accelerate adoption of digital, data, and AI: Drive scaled adoption across Commercial, Medical, R&D, Market Access, Corporate & Industry, and External Manufacturing to improve performance and outcomes.
• Strengthen data governance: Ensure data quality, stewardship, and compliant use of data across the US affiliate.
• Govern portfolio and architecture: Prioritize investments and ensure solutions align to standards and target architecture while meeting US needs.
• Align global/local ways of working: Navigate and harmonize US and global governance and standards; represent US needs in global forums and escalate constraints early.
• Lead change and capability building: Build a digital-first culture through change management, innovation, and upskilling.
• Optimize customer experience: Map and improve end-to-end digital journeys across channels and touchpoints, enabling consistent experiences and knowledge sharing.
• Demonstrate impact: Establish KPIs and ROI measures for digital investments and use insights to refine priorities and execution.

Responsibilities and Critical Success Factors

• Ability to deliver a clear digital and data strategy roadmap while enabling sustainable adoption across the US affiliate.
• Capacity to structure and transform teams amid organizational change and accelerating digital, data, and AI expectations.
• Strategic mindset with pragmatic execution—balancing portfolio delivery, value realization, and transformation.
• Ensure that digital initiatives are fully integrated with the strategic planning process, including leadership commitment and resource allocation.

Education and Experience 

• 15+ years in digital, data, and technology senior leadership roles, with experience across data/analytics, enterprise applications, and digital product delivery.
• Experience in pharma, biotech, or other regulated environments strongly preferred.
• Proven track record of digital transformation, operating model and organization redesign, and cross-functional leadership.
• Strong executive communication, stakeholder management, and change leadership.
• Technical expertise across data platforms, cloud (e.g., GCP), digital solutions, enterprise applications, and cybersecurity fundamentals.
• Ability to connect digital initiatives to measurable business value (revenue growth, productivity, risk reduction, and customer/patient impact).

Travel and Location

• Some domestic and international travel will be required (approximately once per quarter)
• This position is 3-4 days a week in the Boston office. 

Servier’s Commitment

Servier is committed to modeling diversity, equity, and inclusion within the industry. We are dedicated to fostering an environment that maintains equitable treatment for all and we welcome applicants who are passionate, committed, and innovative individuals. We encourage candidates to apply to our open roles as we are always willing to consider experiences and skills beyond what is listed in the job description.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Salary Range

The salary range for this role is $275-$350k. An employee’s pay position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may be modified in the future. Employees in this position are also eligible for Short-Term and Long-Term incentive programs. Servier also offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package that includes benefits such as medical, dental, vision, flexible time off (Servier provides unlimited sick time and flex time, and does not accrue time off), 401(k), life and disability insurance, recognition programs among other great benefits (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements).  For more information on our benefits, please visit this link.