What does a fractional Head of AI actually do?
Own the early AI decisions. Where AI should be used, what should be left alone, what the operating model looks like, how governance works, and how the first useful workflow reaches production.
FAQ
Questions companies usually ask before hiring someone like me.
If you are trying to work out whether this model fits your company, these are the questions people usually ask first.
How is this different from a normal consultant?
Most consultants leave after the strategy phase. I stay closer to the decisions and the delivery so the plan does not collapse the moment implementation starts.
When is this a better fit than hiring full-time?
When the company needs senior AI judgment now but does not yet need a permanent executive hire. It bridges the gap between curiosity and a fully built-out AI function.
Is this only for pharma?
No. The focus is broader than pharma, but still narrow by design: regulated and trust-sensitive European companies where governance, accountability, and workflow design actually matter.
Do I need a big internal tech team first?
No. But somebody inside the company does need to own the business side and support decisions. The model works best when there is an executive sponsor and at least some ability to implement over time.
What is the first thing we would do together?
Figure out which workflow matters most. Understand the real bottleneck. Map the risks and dependencies. Then decide whether the right next step is a roadmap sprint, an embedded engagement, or something else entirely.