Senior AI Research Leader, Vision & Neurotech

EssilorLuxottica; Paris; On-site; EUR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

EssilorLuxottica in Paris seeks a Senior AI Research Leader to define and drive AI strategy within the Neuroscience & Medical Research (NMR) department, focusing on multimodal data, biosignals, and digital health in ophthalmology and beyond.

You will lead a team of researchers and engineers, build collaborations with universities and hospitals, and translate scientific advances into measurable research programs, ensuring regulatory and clinical relevance.

Qualifications

• PhD required with strong research track record.
• Experience leading AI projects in healthcare AI.
• Ability to translate AI advances into research strategy.

Responsibilities

• Define AI strategy across the NMR department with R&D in mind.
• Lead and mentor a team of AI researchers and engineers.
• Build collaborations with universities, hospitals, startups, and industry partners.
• Identify trends in AI, digital health, neuroscience, and medical devices.

Skills

Multimodal data analysis

Biosignal processing

Leadership of AI teams

Scientific communication (English)

Education

PhD in AI & data science/engineering/neuroscience/physics

5+ years post‑doc/R&D in AI for life-science/biomedical fields

Job description

EssilorLuxottica in Paris seeks a Senior AI Research Leader to define and drive AI strategy within the Neuroscience & Medical Research (NMR) department, focusing on multimodal data, biosignals, and digital health in ophthalmology and beyond.

You will lead a team of researchers and engineers, build collaborations with universities and hospitals, and translate scientific advances into measurable research programs, ensuring regulatory and clinical relevance.