Chief AI Scientist at tortus.ai

Jack & Jill/External ATS; Greater London; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading clinical AI startup in London is seeking a Chief AI Scientist to lead the development of autonomous clinical decision systems. This role involves setting rigorous standards for performance and ensuring compliance with medical device regulations. The ideal candidate will have a PhD in Machine Learning or Computer Science and a proven track record in leading AI teams within regulated environments like healthcare. Join us to impact the future of medicine significantly.

Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent deep expertise in Machine Learning, Computer Science, or related fields.
• Proven track record leading AI teams in regulated environments.
• Visionary mindset bridging research and practical implementation.

Responsibilities

• Lead and scale internal AI research and engineering functions.
• Define technical strategy for AI-driven medical devices.
• Collaborate with clinical experts to develop scalable machine learning models.

Skills

Machine Learning

AI team leadership

Healthcare compliance

Regulatory compliance

Education

PhD in Machine Learning or Computer Science

Job description

Chief AI Scientist

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Company Description

tortus.ai - Leading clinical AI startup building medical-grade autonomous systems

Job Description

As the Chief AI Scientist at tortus.ai, you will spearhead the development of autonomous clinical AI systems designed to revolutionize healthcare delivery. You will be responsible for leading the AI function, setting rigorous standards for medical-grade performance, and building technology that aims to 10x clinician capability globally while ensuring compliance as a registered Medical Device.

Location

London, UK

Why this role is remarkable

• Lead the creation of a first-of-its-kind autonomous clinical AI system that is set to define how healthcare is accessed over the next decade.
• Work at the cutting edge of health-tech within a company building registered Medical Devices, ensuring your AI research has immediate, life-saving real-world impact.
• Join a high-growth startup environment where you define the AI roadmap and influence the foundational architecture of the future of medicine.

What you will do

• Lead and scale the internal AI research and engineering functions to develop state-of-the-art autonomous clinical decision systems.
• Define the technical strategy for achieving medical-grade reliability and regulatory compliance for AI-driven medical devices.
• Collaborate with clinical experts to translate complex medical requirements into robust, scalable machine learning models and architectures.

The ideal candidate

• Possesses a PhD or equivalent deep expertise in Machine Learning, Computer Science, or a related field with a focus on high-stakes AI applications.
• Demonstrates a proven track record of leading AI teams and delivering complex, production-ready systems in regulated environments like healthcare or biotech.
• Exhibits a visionary mindset with the ability to bridge the gap between frontier AI research and practical, safety-critical product implementation.