Project Management Officer - Digital & AI Transformation (R&D)

About the Job

Join Excelya, where Audacity, Care, and Energy define who we are and how we work. We believe in creating bold solutions and fostering an inclusive environment where collaboration and individual growth go hand in hand.

This role is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a dynamic, ambitious team in Data & AI. You will play a critical part in driving innovation and making an impact in the clinical research space while enjoying a stimulating professional environment that encourages personal and intellectual growth.

Main Responsibilities

• Support the global R&D digital and AI strategy aiming to double the success rate of therapeutic projects and reduce time‑to‑market.
• Role embedded within the Digital, Data & AI (DDAI) department to accompany therapeutic areas in digital transformation.
• Ensure consistent communication and follow‑up of the digital & AI roadmap for therapeutic projects.
• Gather needs from therapeutic areas and translate them into actionable items for the DDAI roadmap.
• Maximize the value delivered by DDAI through strategic alignment and continuous coordination.
• Support teams in adopting digital tools and contributing to transformation goals.
• Participate in strategic discussions across DDAI (data, digital, AI) and ensure alignment with therapeutic area priorities.
• Prepare and monitor project indicators, milestones, risks, and communication materials.
• Organize and animate regular governance meetings to track initiative progress.
• Facilitate collaboration between R&D teams, digital teams, and external partners.
• Contribute to improving operational efficiency and decision‑making across R&D.

About You

At Excelya, taking audacious steps is encouraged, so we're looking for individuals who are ready to grow with us and share our values.

• Experience: Experience in project management.
• Skills: Strong knowledge of the pharmaceutical R&D environment, Solid understanding of digital, data, and AI operations in pharma, Excellent communication and stakeholder‑management skills.
• Education: Master's degree in science or medical field preferred.
• Languages: Fluency in French & English

Why Join Us?

At Excelya, we combine passion for science with enthusiasm for teamwork to redefine excellence in healthcare.

Here's what makes us unique—

We are a young, ambitious health company representing 900 Excelyates, driven to become Europe's leading mid-size CRO with the best employee experience. Our one-stop provider service model—offering full-service, functional service provider, and consulting—enables you to evolve through diverse projects. Working alongside preeminent experts, you will help improve scientific, operational, and human knowledge to enhance the patient's journey.

Excelling with care means benefiting from an environment that values your natural talents, pushes boundaries with audacity, and nurtures your potential, allowing you to contribute fully to our shared mission.