Managing Director, Data & AI - Pharma

Job description

Founded in 2017, Unit8 is a fast-growing Swiss AI and data analytics consulting and services company dedicated to solving complex problems of traditional industries like automotive, chemical, financial services, manufacturing and pharma. We work with some of the biggest organisations in Europe to solve the challenges that directly affect their business - be it operations, finance, manufacturing or R&D. Since our foundation, we have successfully delivered more than 400 projects and have grown to 175+ talented individuals across 7 office locations. Unit8’s mission is to drive the adoption of AI and Data Science in the non-digital industries and to help accelerate their digital transformation. Among its activities, Unit8 dedicates a part of its resources and time on projects that deeply matter to us - that includes collaboration on pro-bono and “engineering for good” causes. You can learn more about what we are passionate about at and on our you can find more useful information about our business and recruiting process. Are You the Leader We're Looking For? As Managing Director at Unit8 , you won't just close deals — you'll be a cornerstone of how we grow and deliver Data & AI transformation for pharma clients across the DACH market. As we reorganize into verticals and horizontals, this role sits at the center of our pharma vertical: you own both sides of the equation — originating high-value client relationships and ensuring delivery actually moves the needle. If you've built your career at the intersection of commercial impact and technical credibility in life sciences, and you're ready to operate with real autonomy in an expert-led environment, this is the role. What Success Looks Like in This Role This is a senior leadership position for someone as comfortable originating a complex engagement as overseeing its delivery — with pharma as a main focus. You shape and close the deal, build relationships and trust with pharma decision-makers, and stay close enough to ensure technical execution delivers real value. You will succeed by: Building and converting a pipeline of high-value opportunities in DACH pharma — through a network earned over years of credible data & AI work in the sector Selling from expertise: pharma clients engage with you because you understand their regulatory, R&D, and commercial challenges firsthand — not because you have a polished pitch…