Associate Director, Digital Transformation

Job Title: Associate Director, Digital Transformation

Job Location: Piscataway, NJ

The estimated salary range for this role is $160,000 - $180,000 depending on experience. 

Job Summary: 

This position is designed to further advance our Glocalization strategy, with three key focus areas:

• Driving Digital Enablement & Solution Execution
• Building Tech Ecosystems & Strategic Alliances
• Evangelizing AI & BioSecurity Technologies

Key Responsibilities

1. Driving Digital Enablement & Solution Execution

• Act as the primary digital interface for all business units at the US site, gaining a deep understanding of local business pain points and regional characteristics.
• Execute the Glocalization strategy by promoting and implementing the group's digital products and solutions locally. Enhance business efficiency through professional user services and in-depth digital operations.
• Identify and provide feedback on US industry technology trends, driving the continuous optimization and iteration of the global product portfolio.

2. Building Tech Ecosystems & Strategic Alliances

• Forge and manage strategic partnerships with top-tier US tech companies, startups, and research institutions.
• Lead negotiations on technology collaborations to bring in cutting-edge capabilities and strengthen the group’s global tech footprint.
• Design sustainable, mutually beneficial partnership models that elevate the group’s technological reputation and influence in the US.

3. Evangelizing AI & BioSecurity Technologies

• Serve as the face of the group’s AI and BioSecurity technologies in the US — showcasing innovation to clients, partners, and industry bodies.
• Drive ground-up implementation of AI solutions in real US business use cases — from pilot to scale — creating flagship references for broader adoption.
• Build and operate a structured technology advocacy program to boost awareness, credibility, and adoption of the group’s frontier tech across US.

4. Manage US IT Operations and maintenance Team’s optimal performance.

• Oversee the performance of the US IT Operations and Maintenance team by setting clear goals, coaching team members, ensuring timely completion of operational tasks, and fostering a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and high-quality service.

Qualifications

• Fluent in Mandarin Chinese & English
• 8+ years of experience in technology, digital transformation, or business development.
• Deep roots in the US tech ecosystem, with proven success operating in complex multinational organizations and cross-cultural environments.
• Exceptional communicator and influencer — skilled at “tech evangelism” and persuading key internal and external decision-makers.
• Keen business-technology acumen with strong expertise in AI, BioSecurity, and other emerging tech trends and their commercial applications.
• Highly self-driven, resilient, and culturally agile — thrives in fast-paced, ambiguous, international settings.

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