AI Scientist - Agentic AI / Gen AI / LLM

IQVIA; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global provider in healthcare solutions seeks an AI Scientist to drive advancements in Agentic AI and autonomous systems in healthcare. The role involves conducting research, publishing high-impact findings, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Ideal for candidates with an advanced degree in a relevant field and strong experience with foundation models. Engage in groundbreaking AI research that shapes patient outcomes and healthcare practices.

Qualifications

• Strong experience with foundation models and autonomous systems development.
• Ability to communicate complex AI capabilities and limitations clearly.
• A strong publication record in machine learning conferences is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research in Agentic AI, focusing on reliable autonomous systems for healthcare applications.
• Develop methods for intelligent model routing and verification of autonomous workflows.
• Publish findings in leading conferences (NeurIPS, ICML, etc.) and top-tier journals.

Skills

Foundation models development

Autonomous systems development

HuggingFace Transformers

PyTorch

TensorFlow

Agentic AI frameworks

Formal verification methods

Communication of AI capabilities

Working with large datasets

Education

Advanced Degree in Computer Science, Machine Learning, Statistics, Physics, Math or related field

Tools

LangChain

LangGraph

AutoGen

CrewAI

Job description

Advanced AI, IQVIA Applied Science, Real World Solutions

London/EU/Hybrid/Remote

Our Advanced AI Group is a dynamic, rapidly expanding team of collaborative and innovative AI researchers within the IQVIA Applied Science organization. The team is focused on pushing the boundaries of foundation models and autonomous systems, with recent contributions to the field, including publications at ICML on ontology-enhanced LLMs for healthcare applications. We strive to develop practical, reliable AI solutions that combine the power of large language models with structured knowledge and autonomous reasoning capabilities.

We are seeking an AI Scientist to join our team and contribute to the field of Agentic AI and intelligent systems. This role offers an exciting opportunity to drive advancements in autonomous AI systems in healthcare, publish high‑impact research, and explore novel approaches to model routing and workflow verification. You will work at the intersection of foundation models, autonomous systems, and healthcare applications, helping to shape the future of AI in healthcare.

As part of the team, you will collaborate closely with cross‑functional teams, employing a research‑driven approach to tackle complex problems in Agentic AI and autonomous systems. Your responsibilities will include conducting original research, publishing in top‑tier conferences and journals, and developing cutting‑edge solutions for healthcare applications. You will play a key role in designing and validating autonomous AI systems capable of processing and acting upon healthcare information with reliability and safety.

Essential Functions

• Conduct research in Agentic AI, focusing on reliable autonomous systems for healthcare applications.
• Develop methods for intelligent model routing and verification of autonomous workflows.
• Design and execute experiments to validate the safety and reliability of AI systems.
• Publish findings in leading conferences (NeurIPS, ICML, etc.) and top‑tier journals.
• Present research at scientific events and collaborate with the broader AI community.
• Provide technical guidance on developing autonomous AI systems.
• Stay current with advances in Agentic AI and foundation models.
• Mentor and collaborate with team members to foster technical excellence.
• Effectively communicate research findings to both technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Partner with internal and external clients to understand business needs, design autonomous AI solutions, and guide implementation.

Qualifications

• Advanced Degree in Computer Science, Machine Learning, Statistics, Physics, Math, or a related field.
• Strong experience with foundation models and autonomous systems development.
• Proficiency in libraries such as HuggingFace Transformers, PyTorch, and TensorFlow.
• Experience with agentic AI frameworks including LangChain, LangGraph, AutoGen, and CrewAI.
• Expertise in developing autonomous AI systems, including familiarity with formal verification methods.
• Experience with orchestration tools for multi‑agent systems.
• Ability to communicate complex AI capabilities and limitations clearly.
• Experience working with large, real‑world datasets.
• A strong publication record in machine learning conferences is preferred.

Essential Personal Skills and Behaviours

• Passion for advancing practical applications of AI through research.
• Excellent interpersonal and verbal communication skills.
• Strong collaborative problem‑solving skills.
• Proven time management and organizational abilities.
• Familiarity with agile development practices.
• Ability to adapt to evolving technical requirements.

The Team

IQVIA Applied AI Science empowers leaders in healthcare and business to unleash the full potential of artificial intelligence, responsibly and reliably. We use AI to safely transform vast stores of diverse data and content, driving measurable impact across the healthcare and life sciences continuum. This includes a focus on ensuring the highest quality data inputs needed to achieve and sustain the benefits of trustworthy AI.

Hundreds of customers across biopharma, healthcare, financial services, professional sports, transportation, and technology have benefited from our precise, AI‑based solutions, all are grounded in scientific evidence and industry‑leading privacy protection.

Through the years our technology has received multiple awards and recognition, acknowledged as best‑of‑breed by customers, industry experts and technology analysts.

Customers benefit from our team's actionable insights gained over decades of solving complex problems across all healthcare industry sub‑segments and beyond. With 400+ publications on AI/ML innovations in the last decade and 25+ patents, our people are truly the “experts in the loop” for AI initiatives.

IQVIA Applied AI Science excels at the forefront of the AI revolution in healthcare, committed to pushing the boundaries of what is possible and making a profound impact on healthcare and global public health.

IQVIA is a leading global provider of clinical research services, commercial insights and healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and healthcare industries. We create intelligent connections to accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments to help improve patient outcomes and population health worldwide .