Job title: Artificial Intelligence (AI) Ethics and Governance Associate Specialist

• Opportunity to be a part of a diverse and dynamic AI Ethics and Governance team in Singapore!
• Based in Singapore, the regional hub for Asia Pacific (AP) and top-ranked biopharmaceutical company on The Straits Times and Statista’s list of Best Employers in Singapore for three consecutive years (2020, 2021, 2022).
• Join the premier biopharmaceutical company that has been in Singapore for more than 25 years and in AP for over 60 years.

Artificial intelligence is transforming the way we save and improve lives. The rising use of machine learning and advanced analytics brings great potential as well as risks of unintended consequences. Effectively scaling AI from bench to production rests on doing the right thing, with ethical policies, responsible development, and implementations that respect people, fairness, inclusion, and prevent harm.

As an AI Ethics and Governance Specialist, you will be part of our diverse and dynamic AI Ethics and Governance team based in our Singapore Technology Center working on AI risk assessment and governance processes in the organization.

You will be part of a key global project, working alongside subject matter experts and honing your skills and expertise in responsible AI. We are a highly collaborative team and our work is inherently cross-functional. You will have the chance to meet and work with stakeholders across the organization including senior leaders and have exposure to projects in human and animal health, business operations, supply chain management, clinical research, and IT.

Be a pioneer in the rapidly growing and recognized field of Responsible AI. In this role, you will have the opportunity to explore and work on our team’s multiple focus areas depending on your interest and expertise:

Primary Responsibilities

• Find and Mitigate Risks in AI Projects. Take an analytical approach to assess AI systems for potential risks and impacts and prevent harm to people, patients and society.
• Grow as an responsible AI consultant. Work with business and technical stakeholders and the AI Ethics and Governance team to understand business needs and recommend appropriate mitigations and guardrails for responsible AI design.
• Test and evaluate cutting edge AI. Support testing and evaluation of AI models, agents and systems for performance, safety, security and explainability (XAI), including both quantitative methods and qualitative assessments.
• Support development and implementation of policy processes and further the field of AI ethics. Be involved with building a safe, responsible, and ethical AI ecosystem in the organization and external industry, with opportunities to support community engagement and training initiatives.
• Research and stay on top of AI developments, best practices, and regulatory changes. Experience opportunities to develop guidance and contribute to external initiatives.

If you would describe yourself as:

• Self-motivated and driven to learn new topics and develop your domain expertise; Finds excitement in working at the bleeding edge in an emerging field.
• Passionate about building a fairer and more inclusive AI ecosystem with respect for all; Has a keen interest in AI ethics, responsible AI, including policy, legal or regulatory landscape for emerging technologies, data privacy, or intellectual property.
• Enjoys working in a diverse and cross-functional team; Has good communication and interpersonal skills.

Education Qualification:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in any Field.

Experience and Skills:

• Knowledge of AI ethics and responsible AI concepts, Generative AI, agentic systems and the emerging technology landscape.
• Hands-on code development experience in Data Science, Machine Learning, Generative AI and agentic systems (Python, generative models / LLMs, synthetic data, etc.)
• Ability to communicate and express technical viewpoints to senior stakeholders with succinctness and clarity.
• Qualifications in analytical and technology disciplines, such as Engineering, Sciences, Mathematics, Computer Science or in Law,Philosophy or Psychology are encouraged to apply. Candidates are evaluated on a case-by case basis. Candidates with relevant experience are encouraged to apply.

Desired Experience and Skills:

• Knowledge of Explainable AI (SHAP, LIME, etc.)
• Experience in trust and safety, risk management, governance or related.
• Knowledge of law, IP, policy, regulatory processes, or industry standards in AI or related fields.
• Domain knowledge in pharmaceutical business areas such as research, clinical, manufacturing, commercial and corporate functions is highly regarded