{"id":1292110,"url":"https://alion.io/job/terrestrial-senior-director-data-ai","title":"Senior Director, Data & AI","company":{"id":1988705,"name":"Terrestrial","domain":"terrestrialbio.com","url":"https://alion.io/company/terrestrialbio","size_band":"51-200","is_staffing_agency":false,"employer_type":"direct","is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":"Ashby","truth_index":null},"role":"Leadership","role_family":"Leadership","seniority":"head","employment_type":"full_time","work_mode":"hybrid","remote_scope":null,"remote_scope_basis":null,"remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":["Woburn, United States"],"countries":["US"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":{"min":230000,"max":270000,"currency":"USD","period":"year","gross":null,"usd_annual":270000},"salary_estimate":null,"experience_years_min":8,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[{"name":"AI Agents","optional":false},{"name":"Google Drive","optional":false},{"name":"LLM","optional":false},{"name":"SharePoint","optional":false}],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-08-21T18:42:19Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-08-21","last_verified_at":"2026-10-14T16:16:34Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":53,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":53},"description":"Senior Director, Data & AI\nWoburn, MA (on-site/hybrid) - relocating to Allston in Q4 2026\nAbout Terrestrial Bio, Inc.\nTerrestrial is transforming the delivery of next-generation therapies, starting with GLP-1.\nTerrestrial’s proprietary Tacterra™ microarray patch (MAP) and applicator platform consists of a patch resembling an adhesive bandage, which is applied with a preloaded applicator and removed after a few minutes. Once applied, each patch delivers bioactive tips into the skin, which dissolve quickly into the body, rapidly releasing their therapeutic payload. Designed for self-administration, the temperature-stable Tacterra™ platform enables precise, controlled delivery of a wide range of therapeutics without medical sharps or refrigeration. Terrestrial has generated strong clinical and in-vivo proof of concept across multiple molecules. For more information, visit www.terrestrialbio.com.\nTerrestrial Bio is standing up Data & AI as its own business capability - not a sub-function of IT or Operations - reporting directly to the CEO.\nWhy this role\nIn this role, you will define our data strategy, build the systems and pipelines we run on, and lead the applied AI work that creates value for scientists, engineers, and business teams. That means building our data ontology, architecture, and applied AI roadmap end to end - and building the team that will execute it. You will also drive selection of core enterprise systems (e.g., MES, ERP, LIMS), manage how data moves through them, and integrate them into a single coherent environment. You will also stand up agentic pipelines: practical automations that support R&D, manufacturing, quality, and corporate teams.\nThis is a hands-on, build-from-the-ground-up role - working directly with leaders across R&D, manufacturing, clinical/regulatory, quality, and business teams to find where data and technology can move our mission forward faster.\nWhat you'll do\nOwn the Data & AI roadmap and budget that aligns with and enables rapid growth of the company and advancement of our pipeline; report progress directly to the CEO\n\nDesign and implement data infrastructure: data pipelines, storage, and governance across functions and projects\n\nRatify a canonical Data Ontology Dictionary across Research, Development, Manufacturing, and QA stakeholders, resolving contested definitions (Lot, Batch, Group, Mold/Sample, Experiment ID, Assay/Defect Classification)\n\nDesign and stand up the data governance charter and RACI across all functional stakeholders, ensuring appropriate privacy and security is in place\n\nHire, onboard, and manage the Data & AI team\n\nSelect and oversee integration of MES, ERP, and ELN systems (e.g., Tulip, NetSuite, Benchling) against a single governed data model\n\nDirect the design of an agentic pipeline bridging Research’s Google Drive environment and Development’s SharePoint environment\n\nOwn the applied-AI governance framework: agent design documentation, audit logging, and change control suitable for a GxP-regulated environment\n\nManage vendor relationships and RFP processes for QMS and other data-critical systems\n\nEnsure data systems meet regulatory requirements and data integrity standards\n\nCommunicate data & AI strategy, progress, risks, and issues to executive leadership, including presenting roadmap and team growth plans to the CEO and Board ahead of our Series B close\n\nWho you are\n8+ years in data/analytics leadership roles, ideally with 3+ years in biotech, pharma, or another regulated life-sciences environment\n\nDemonstrated experience building a data function from zero to a functioning team, including hiring and management\n\nWorking fluency in GxP/regulatory context - understands why data lineage, audit trails, and change control matter, even without being the compliance owner\n\nDirect experience with MES, ERP, or LIMS/ELN selection and integration\n\nComfortable operating as a peer to functional VPs (Research, Manufacturing, Quality, Engineering) while reporting to the CEO\n\nExperience preparing data/technical materials for institutional fundraising or board reporting\n\nExcellent written and verbal communication - this role translates between scientists, engineers, and executives daily\n\nComfort operating in a fast-moving company where you will build systems and teams, not just manage them\n\nPreferred\nPrior experience with agentic AI/LLM-based data pipelines in a regulated environment\n\nFamiliarity with microneedle array / drug-delivery device manufacturing\n\nExperience with a prior Series A-to-B company building out its data infrastructure ahead of diligence\n\nHow you'll impact\nCanonical Data Ontology Dictionary ratified by both stakeholder groups (term users and term stewards)\n\nData governance charter signed by the CEO; RACI covering all 15 named stakeholders\n\nData Engineer hired and onboarded\n\nTech stack audited and stood up to support current growth phase and beyond\n\nPilot of AI agents to support internal R&D, manufacturing, QC, or corporate functions\n\nCompensation: The anticipated base salary range for this position is $230,000 - $270,000. Actual compensation will be determined based on a variety of factors including experience, qualifications, and internal equity.\nOnsite expectations: The majority of our roles at Terrestrial are either onsite or hybrid, which allows us to meet both business and team needs. Candidates applying must be willing to be onsite 4-5 days per week.\nLocation: Woburn, MA and our new, custom facility in Allston MA planned for Q4 of 2026.\nAt Terrestrial, we’re bringing together exceptional talent to drive our product development forward. We value collaboration, curiosity, and a dynamic work environment. 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