Fractal
Healthcare and Life Sciences
PrincipalConsultant–Data&AISolutions
“Principal Consultant – Data & AI Solutions at Fractal. Skills: Data modernization, AI platforms, Client-facing leadership, Enterprise architecture. Lead architecture assessments. Define target-state roadmaps”
What You'll Achieve.
Clients consistently view you as a strategic Data & AI thought partner, not just a technology expert.; Clear modernization roadmaps are adopted, funded, and executed successfully.; High client satisfaction (NPS ≥ 70) driven by trust, delivery quality, and leadership.; Contribution to long-term, relationship-led account growth.
Industry & Context.
Structured thinking; Outcome-driven consulting
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What They're Looking For.
Must Have
18+ years of experience across Enterprise / Principal Architect or senior consulting roles, demonstrated evolution into client-facing leadership, background in modern data platforms and cloud architecture, Proven experience leading enterprise-scale data modernization and AI-enabled transformation programs, Track record of building long-term client relationships as a trusted advisor and strategic partner, Excellent communication skills
Nice to Have
Experience in regulated environments such as Healthcare, Pharma, or Life Sciences, Recognized contributor within the architecture or technology community
What You'll Do.
Lead architecture assessments
Define target-state roadmaps
Modernize legacy data warehouses
Modernize fragmented AI tooling
Serve as architectural conscience
Align decisions to business priorities
Establish enterprise architecture standards
Evangelize architecture patterns
Guide technology trade-offs
Articulate implications to stakeholders
Define enterprise AI foundations
Ensure AI and GenAI adoption is scalable
Ensure AI and GenAI adoption is responsible
Embed AI into core workflows
Act as trusted client thought partner
Translate business strategy into initiatives
Drive AI-first approach to transformation
Build deep client knowledge
Shape opportunities for impact
Anchor senior-level client forums
Navigate complex client organizations
Manage stakeholder dynamics
Enable execution of strategic programs
Drive adoption of AI/GenAI solutions
Provide architectural oversight
Provide strategic guidance
Ensure alignment to target states
Ensure alignment to business outcomes
Collaborate to identify AI/ML opportunities
Clarify problem statements
Lead structured discovery
Assess current processes
Assess adoption impediments
and drive opportunities
Connect architectural decisions to value
Participate in account planning
Lead proposal development
Lead solution framing
Lead client presentations
Represent Fractal portfolio
Operate in interdisciplinary environments
Coach and mentor consultants
Help evolve client-facing roles
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Operate effectively in interdisciplinary environments spanning consultants, data engineers, AI practitioners, and designers through indirect authority and influence.; Coach and mentor business consultants and other client-facing roles, helping them evolve into trusted client leaders.; Collaborate with client stakeholders to identify high-impact AI/ML opportunities, clarify problem statements, and lead structured discovery by assessing requirements, current processes, and adoption impediments at scale.
Communication Scope
Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate complex technology topics into executive-ready narratives.
Process & Methodology
Delivery oversight, Delivery excellence, Program management
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