Associate - AI Strategy & Partnerships

Overview

G42 is a technology holding group and a global leader in creating visionary artificial intelligence for a better tomorrow. Born in Abu Dhabi and operating worldwide across industries, G42 is on a mission to build the Intelligence Grid for the AI-native societies of today and tomorrow. From molecular biology to space exploration and everything in between, G42 realizes exponential possibilities today.

The G42 AI Function sits at the center of the group's AI agenda, shaping enterprise-wide AI strategy, priority use cases, partnerships, and investments. It plays a key role in defining where and how G42 builds, partners, or acquires AI capabilities, while ensuring alignment with national priorities, responsible AI principles, and global best practices.

Within this function, the AI Strategy & Partnerships team works closely with senior leadership, operating companies, and external partners to design and execute G42's AI growth strategy, structure strategic partnerships, support ecosystem development, and drive cross-group initiatives that scale AI impact across the organization.

Responsibilities

Strategy Analysis

  • Structure and analyze complex AI-related strategic questions, including market, competitive, and ecosystem assessments.
  • Develop fact-based insights and recommendations to support leadership decision-making.

Business Case Development

  • Build quantitative and qualitative business cases for AI initiatives, partnerships, and investments.
  • Assess value creation, risks, and implementation implications.

Partnership Support

  • Support the evaluation, structuring, and tracking of strategic partnerships across the AI ecosystem.
  • Coordinate inputs from technical, legal, and commercial teams to support partnership execution.

Executive Materials

  • Prepare concise, executive-ready presentations, briefs, and decision documents.
  • Translate complex analyses into clear narratives for senior stakeholders.

Initiative Execution

  • Support cross-functional delivery of AI strategy initiatives, tracking milestones and dependencies.
  • Identify risks and issues early and support resolution with relevant stakeholders.

Market Intelligence

  • Monitor AI market trends, competitor moves, and emerging technologies.
  • Synthesize insights into implications and opportunities for G42.

Qualifications

Education

  • Bachelor's degree from a top-tier university with strong academic performance; Master's degree or MBA from a renowned institution preferred.
  • Backgrounds in business, engineering, economics, computer science, or related analytical fields.

Professional Experience

  • 1–2 years of experience in top-tier strategy consulting (e.g., MBB or equivalent) or in a highly selective strategy, corporate development, or transformation role.
  • Proven exposure to structured problem solving, executive-level communication, and complex, multi-stakeholder environments.

Analytical Skills

  • Strong quantitative and qualitative analytical capabilities, including market analysis, business case development, and synthesis of insights.
  • High proficiency in PowerPoint and Excel; ability to produce executive-ready outputs under time pressure.

AI & Technology Acumen

  • Solid understanding of AI, data, and emerging technologies, with the ability to engage credibly with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Prior exposure to AI, digital, or technology-related projects is an advantage but not mandatory.

Personal Attributes

  • Structured thinker with high attention to detail and strong ownership mindset.
  • Comfortable operating in fast-paced, ambiguous environments with senior stakeholder exposure.

What Working At G42 Offers

  • A forward-looking, inclusive workplace built on innovation and collaboration.
  • Hybrid work flexibility and meaningful growth through structured development and high-impact AI projects.
  • Competitive compensation with performance incentives and comprehensive health coverage.
  • Lifestyle perks designed for your life in the UAE including medical support, wellbeing initiatives, and access to exclusive partner discounts
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