Senior AI Scientist
IQVIA · Durham, NC · 1 mo ago
RemoteRemoteEngineering$108k–$270k/yrFull-time
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the fine-tuning, distillation, and deployment of large language models (LLMs) for high-impact use cases across clinical and commercial domains
- Drive data engineering and curation processes to transform structured and unstructured data into high-quality training datasets
- Design and implement agentic AI systems using modern frameworks to enable autonomous reasoning and task execution
- Develop proof-of-concept solutions and guide their transition into scalable, production-ready systems
- Evaluate and apply advanced Generative AI methods, including SFT, PPO, DPO, and reward modeling
- Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior scientists and engineers
- Act as a trusted technical advisor in client engagements, translating AI concepts into actionable insights
- Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, product, and domain experts to ensure alignment with client needs and regulatory requirements
- Contribute to thought leadership, including publications and participation in leading AI/ML conferences (e.g., NeurIPS, ICML, ICLR)
- PhD in Computer Science, Machine Learning, AI, or related field with a strong publication record in top-tier conferences
- Proven experience in fine-tuning and optimizing large-scale language models
- Strong programming expertise in Python and experience with agentic AI frameworks (e.g., LangChain, LangGraph ecosystem)
- Hands-on experience with vector databases, knowledge graphs, and cloud platforms (preferably Azure)
- Demonstrated success delivering scalable AI/ML solutions in enterprise environments (life sciences experience preferred)
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence senior leaders
- Proven ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize effectively, and deliver in fast-paced environments
Qualifications
Pay
The potential base pay range for this role, when annualized, is $108,000.00 - $270,000.00. The actual base pay offered may vary based on a number of factors including job-related qualifications such as knowledge, skills, education, and experience; location; and/or schedule (full or part-time).
Schedule
Home-based
Location
USA (Remote)