Head of AI Strategy (m/w/d)* in Mainz

About us

Strengthen the competitiveness of Schott Pharma by defining the AI strategy as our corporate "Head of AI Strategy" in Mainz.

Your Contribution

• Define and execute a company-wide AI strategy aligned with SCHOTT Pharma’s business objectives and strategic initiatives
• Build and scale a robust, future-ready data and AI platform to enable use case development, industrialization, and reuse
• Identify, conceptualize, and manage innovative AI use cases and projects across the entire value chain
• Promote a data-driven innovation culture and systematically build AI capabilities across the organization
• Monitor and evaluate AI trends and emerging technologies, deriving strategic recommendations for SCHOTT Pharma
• Establish AI governance frameworks to ensure responsible, ethical, and regulatory compliant AI deployment
• Ensure AI solutions meet all relevant pharmaceutical regulatory standards (e.g., GxP, data integrity).

Your Profile

• Advanced degree (Master’s/PhD) in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, Economics, or a related field
• Several years of experience in developing and implementing AI strategies and solutions, ideally in the pharmaceutical or regulated industry
• Ideally, proven track record in leading company-wide AI initiatives or programs
• Deep understanding of AI/ML technologies, use cases, and relevant pharmaceutical compliance frameworks (e.g., GxP)
• Strong leadership experience in managing expert teams and project
• Excellent analytical and strategic thinking skills, with the ability to communicate complex topics clearly to diverse stakeholders
• Fluency in German and English

Your Benefits

SCHOTT’s openness to promote your further development is just as great as our additional benefits. Ranging from active health management via flexible working hours and hybrid work all the way to corporate pension plans: everything geared to suit your goals and needs. Discover a special corporate culture where everyone has the opportunity to develop their entire potential.

At SCHOTT, you can expect a unique corporate culture where we emphasize equity, diversity, and inclusion. We know: motivated and committed employees are the precondition for the success of our company.

Flexible working hours; Multiple career opportunities; Talent development; Trust-based working time

Please feel free to contact us

You can expect interesting tasks and challenging projects, as well as motivated and friendly teams in fields that influence our future. Do you want to be successful with us? Then, please send us your application: SCHOTT Pharma AG & Co. KGaA, Human Resources, Heike Haertling,

*At SCHOTT, it’s your personality that counts – not your gender, your identity, or origin.