Director - Data & AI, Healthcare (NHS Focus)

KPMG UK is seeking a Director to join the leadership of our cross-industry Data & AI team as a healthcare leader. You will bring extensive experience, a passion for client service, and a strong record in sales, entrepreneurship, and team leadership. This role suits someone who thrives on building client relationships, delivering high-profile projects, and developing junior talent, while collaborating with technology partners and multiple organisations. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Act as a senior healthcare leader, shaping and delivering data and AI solutions for NHS and healthcare clients, always with a focus on exceptional client service. 

• Lead high-profile, complex programmes such as NHS Federated Data Platform, NHS Wales National Data Resource, Single Patient Record, Foresight AI, NHS Research Secure Data Environment Network, and similar. 

• Provide visible leadership, coaching, and mentorship to junior team members, fostering growth, learning, and a client-first culture. 

• Build and manage relationships with senior NHS stakeholders, alliance partners (Microsoft, Google Cloud, Databricks, Palantir Foundry), subcontractors, consortiums, and internal service lines. 

• Drive business development through outstanding bid writing, bid management, and proven sales success. 

• Oversee delivery teams, ensuring technical excellence and translating complex ideas into actionable insights for clients. 

• Stay current with modern data technologies and AI, ensuring compliance with NHS governance and delivering real client value. 

Essential Experience & Qualifications 

• Extensive expereince in data, analytics, and/or AI, with significant NHS or UK health sector experience. 

• Track record on high-profile, large-scale projects (e.g., NHS Federated Data Platform, National Data Resource, Single Patient Record, Foresight AI, Global Digital Exemplar, or similar). 

• Exceptional sales, bid writing, and bid management skills – with a proven track record of success 

• Hands-on experience with cloud and analytics platforms, especially Palantir Foundry, Microsoft, Google Cloud, and Databricks. 

• Demonstrated ability to coach and develop junior talent and work collaboratively across organisations and service lines. 

• Excellent communication skills, with experience engaging senior stakeholders and translating technical topics for diverse audiences. 

• Deep understanding of NHS data governance and compliance. 

Desirable 

• Certifications in relevant cloud/data platforms. 

• Experience with digital transformation, federated data, or national data/AI programmes. 

• Familiarity with AI/ML regulatory and implementation challenges in healthcare. 

Personal Attributes 

• Passionate about client service and health sector transformation. 

• Strong leader, collaborator, and mentor. 

• Mission-driven, analytical, and results-oriented. 

• Committed to delivering value and building a reputation for excellence. 

If you are a proven leader with a passion for client service and healthcare data and AI, we want to hear from you. 

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