Director of R&D, Artificial Intelligence

About the role

The successful candidate will partner with cross-functional teams of scientists, software engineers, and domain experts to shape and execute an AI-driven informatics vision that accelerates scientific discovery. This role operates as a hands-on leader working across a matrixed organization to guide and deliver impactful AI/ML initiatives.

Responsibilities

• 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
• 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
• 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

Education: Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Data Science, AI, Engineering, or a related field preferred; Advanced degree (PhD preferred) in Computer Science, Data Science, AI, Engineering, or a related field

Experience: 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%).

Qualifications

May require occasional travel (up to 20%)

Skills

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

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our U.S. colleagues and their families can count on, which includes:

• A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan, including health incentive programs
• Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement
• At least 120 hours paid time off (PTO), 10 paid holidays annually, paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave), accident and life insurance, and short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policy
• Retail and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan
• Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount

Pay

The salary range estimated for this position based in Massachusetts is $176,000.00–$264,500.00.

Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)