Director of strategy implementation

job summary:
Our organization has made a strategic commitment to integrating Artificial Intelligence across every functional area-from Finance and Operations to R&D, Quality, Regulatory, Marketing, Sales, and Commercial teams. While individual departments have begun exploring AI tools, we are seeking a dedicated leader to systematically identify, prioritize, and implement AI-driven efficiencies at scale.

As the AI Strategy & Implementation Leader, you will serve as the organization's primary AI champion. Reporting directly to the CFO, you will be a hands-on leader responsible for evaluating high-value AI opportunities, building implementation roadmaps, driving cross-functional adoption, and measuring quantifiable ROI. You will partner with department heads to understand unique workflows, identify automation pain points, and deploy AI solutions that deliver measurable efficiency gains, cost savings, and a distinct competitive advantage.

The ideal candidate combines strong business acumen with practical AI fluency-someone who can speak the language of both the C-suite and technical developers in a fast-moving, growth-stage medical device environment.

location: Westlake Village, California
job type: Permanent
salary: $150,000 - 180,000 per year
work hours: 8am to 5pm
education: Bachelors


responsibilities:

• Conduct a comprehensive, company-wide AI opportunity audit across all departments (Finance, Operations, R&D, Quality, Regulatory, Marketing, Sales, Commercial, and HR) to rank use cases by potential ROI, feasibility, and strategic value.
• Deliver a prioritized 12-to-24-month AI implementation roadmap within the first 90 days of tenure.
• Drive measurable AI-driven efficiency gains across all departments on a quarterly basis, ensuring projects move from pilot to full-scale production.
• Build organization-wide AI literacy and drive user adoption through structured training, workshops, and internal advocacy.
• Deliver monthly AI progress reporting and KPIs aligned with Management Business Review (MBR) requirements, specifically focusing on realized ROI and process optimization.
• Act as the primary liaison between department heads and technical resources to ensure AI solutions solve real-world business challenges.

qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field. MBA or Master's degree is strongly preferred.

5+ years of experience leading AI or Digital Transformation initiatives in a corporate environment, with a demonstrated history of delivering measurable ROI from technology implementations.

Ability to translate complex AI concepts into actionable business strategies that align with long-term corporate goals.

Hands-on proficiency with current AI platforms and tools, including Large Language Models (ChatGPT, Claude, Copilot), workflow automation (Zapier, Power Automate, Make), AI-assisted analytics, and intelligent document processing.

Proven track record of driving cross-functional technology adoption across multiple diverse departments simultaneously.

Strong ability to manage a portfolio of concurrent AI initiatives at various stages of the lifecycle, from discovery to stabilization.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a background in presenting complex technical data to C-suite leadership and Board-level stakeholders.

Familiarity with the unique constraints of working within a regulated industry (Healthcare, MedTech, or Life Sciences) is a significant advantage.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Randstad Digital, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact [email protected].


Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad Digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.

Qualified applicants in San Francisco with criminal histories will be considered for employment in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.


Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.


We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.