AI Engineering & Automation Lead | KI Engineering & Automation Lead (m/w/d), Hauptverwaltung
Sanacorp Pharmahandel GmbH Hauptverwaltung Planegg
Job Summary
As the AI Engineering & Automation Lead at Sanacorp, one of Germany's largest pharmaceutical wholesalers, you will be the technical driving force behind a new AI initiative within the Digital Unit. You will serve as a 'Swiss Army Knife' for pragmatic Minimum Viable Products (MVPs), working closely with the AI Business Lead to rapidly develop prototypes and automations that validate business hypotheses. Your day-to-day involves evaluating the technical feasibility of AI use cases, resolving data silo challenges, and designing architectures that transition successful prototypes into scalable solutions. This role is unique because it prioritizes speed and pragmatic implementation over perfection, allowing you to bridge the gap between experimental AI concepts and operational reality. You will integrate external AI services and cloud platforms while ensuring a smooth knowledge transfer to internal IT and BI teams. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on leader to deliver measurable ROI through innovative automation in a stable yet forward-thinking cooperative environment.
Required Skills
Education
Not specified
Experience
- Several years of professional experience in software, data, or automation engineering with a focus on AI/ML
- Proven track record of successfully launching AI solutions for scaling, quality improvement, or efficiency with measurable ROI
- Extensive experience working with relational databases and SQL
- Practical experience in developing interfaces (APIs) and automated workflows
- Experience in coordinating with external partners, service providers, and internal technical teams
Languages
Additional
- The role is based at the Head Office (Hauptverwaltung). Candidates should have a pragmatic focus on delivering functional prototypes. Experience in logistics, e-commerce, or supply chain is desirable.