Director of R&D, Artificial Intelligence

Role Overview

• Help to define and execute the AI strategy for R&D, aligned with organizational goals and innovation priorities
• Partner with R&D domain experts to identify high-value use cases and translate them into technical solutions
• Serve as a technical thought leader in applying AI/ML to life sciences, guiding project design, methodology, and implementation
• Lead complex, cross-functional initiatives by influencing and coordinating teams across organizational boundaries
• Drive adoption of AI tools and methodologies across R&D teams
• Partner with stakeholders to identify high-impact opportunities and translate them into scalable computational strategies and solutions
• Contribute directly to model development, data analysis, and algorithm design where appropriate, maintaining a hands-on technical presence
• Champion the integration of generative AI, large language models (LLMs), and foundation models into scientific workflows
• Establish best practices for data quality, model validation, reproducibility, and responsible AI use
• Influence the design of data architecture and pipelines to support robust AI/ML applications
• Evaluate emerging technologies and external collaborations to accelerate innovation
• Stay current with emerging AI technologies and assess their applicability to the organization and non-technical stakeholders
• Communicate complex technical concepts and insights clearly to diverse audiences, including senior leadership
• Represent the organization through scientific publications, conference presentations, and external partnerships

Requirements

• 5-10 years of experience in computational life sciences, including strong experience applying AI/ML to R&D processes in innovation driven environments.
• Demonstrated expertise in managing complex informatics projects and teams in the life sciences research industry
• Proven ability to translate scientific problems into computational and AI-driven solutions at scale
• Experience with data architecture and cloud platforms
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate complex technical concepts to diverse stakeholders
• May require occasional travel (up to 20%)

Tech Stack

• Cloud

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package
• Career development opportunities within a global organization
• Collaborative and innovative work environment
• Opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge scientific advances that impact human health
• Flexible work arrangements