Associate Director, AI Innovation

Associate Director, AI Innovation at BeOne Medicines

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.

General Description

The Advanced Analytics team at BeOne Medicines is seeking an Associate Director, AI Innovation, to drive the integration and enablement of AI-driven platforms, with experience leveraging Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) models and agentic AI approaches to synthesize vast datasets and generate actionable insights. This role is pivotal in enhancing data-driven decision-making across Commercial, Medical, and cross-functional teams in the US, EU, and Canada, ultimately supporting patient outcomes and business growth.

As a strategic thought partner, you will translate complex data into clear, actionable insights, enabling BeOne Medicines to optimize business performance, improve patient engagement, and accelerate innovation in the oncology space.

Our dynamic and collaborative team consists of data scientists, AI specialists, and analytics experts, all working to drive a culture of AI-driven insights and decision intelligence. We believe in fast iteration, open feedback, and constructive debate, ensuring we deliver high-impact solutions efficiently.

Join us in shaping the future of AI-driven insights at BeOne Medicines and making a tangible impact on global healthcare.

Essential Functions Of The Job

• Lead the integration, enablement, and innovation of AI-driven platforms, incorporating RAG models and agentic AI to automate data synthesis and insight generation.
• Develop and implement Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) pipelines to enable real-time, context-aware insights for decision support.
• Leverage agentic AI approaches to build autonomous AI agents that continuously optimize data-driven recommendations and adapt to changing business needs.
• Apply advanced AI techniques (e.g., NLP, deep learning, predictive analytics) to transform structured and unstructured data into business-critical insights.
• Develop AI-driven decision-support tools to optimize commercial strategy and enhance medical engagement.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Commercial, Medical, and other key stakeholders to identify AI-driven opportunities and deploy AI solutions effectively.
• Evaluate and refine AI models for improved accuracy, efficiency, and business impact in decision-making processes.
• Design and implement scalable AI-driven analytics frameworks, enabling real-time data interpretation and scenario modeling.
• Conduct hypothesis-driven exploratory analyses, leveraging deep learning, NLP, and generative AI to uncover actionable insights.
• Stay at the forefront of AI innovation, continuously evaluating new methodologies, tools, and platforms to enhance BeiGene’s AI capabilities.
• Present insights and AI-driven recommendations to senior leadership, ensuring strategic alignment and impact.

Education Required

Master's or PhD in AI, Data Science, Computer Science, Engineering, Statistics, or a related field.

Qualifications

• PhD with 8 plus years or a Master's with 10 plus years of experience in AI-driven analytics, machine learning, or data science applications.
• 8 plus years of consulting or commercial pharmaceutical industry experience.
• Hands-on experience with Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) models, integrating AI models with enterprise knowledge bases for real-time insight generation.
• Experience working with vector databases (e.g., Pinecone, FAISS, Weaviate) for efficient similarity search and knowledge retrieval.
• Deep understanding of agentic AI approaches, developing AI agents that autonomously improve model outputs and adapt to evolving data needs.
• Expertise in NLP, deep learning, and machine learning for enhancing AI-based insights.
• Advanced knowledge of ML algorithms (classification, regression, clustering, reinforcement learning, and anomaly detection).
• Hands-on experience with big data environments (Hadoop, Spark) and AI tools (Snowflake, Databricks, LangChain).
• Proficiency in Python, SQL, and cloud-based AI services (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Strong grasp of statistical methodologies, including Bayesian inference, A/B testing, and causal inference.

Business Acumen & Leadership

• Ability to translate complex AI insights into clear, strategic recommendations for business leaders.
• Strong influencing skills, collaborating effectively with Commercial, Medical, and cross-functional teams.
• Experience leading AI/analytics initiatives that drive measurable business impact.
• Excellent communication and storytelling skills, making AI-driven insights accessible and actionable for executives.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Yes

Travel

15-20%

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

Compensation & Benefits

The salary range for this position is $145,500.00 - $195,500.00 annually. Actual compensation packages are determined by several factors unique to each candidate, including skills, experience, certifications, education, and specific work location. Non-Commercial roles are eligible for the annual bonus plan, and all employees can own shares through discretionary equity awards and the Employee Stock Purchase Plan. BeOne Medicines offers a comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), FSA/HSA, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, and Wellness.

Equal Opportunity Employer

BeOne Medicines is an equal opportunity employer committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. We do 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. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation in the job application process may contact accommodationsus@beonemed.com.

Key skills/competency

• AI Innovation
• Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG)
• Agentic AI
• Natural Language Processing (NLP)
• Deep Learning
• Predictive Analytics
• Data Synthesis
• Decision Support
• Machine Learning Algorithms
• Vector Databases