Director, AI Forward-Deployed Engineering

GSK; Irvine; Hybrid; GBP 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

GSK is seeking an Enterprise AI Director, Forward Deployed Engineering to lead the FDE function for the CMC research engine. You will set strategy, build the team, and own senior sponsor relationships, while hands‑on developing AI/engineering solutions that bridge virtual process models to real‑world signals.

You will mentor engineers, shape AI standards like agent workflows, and drive production‑grade systems for drug substance and product manufacturing within a regulated pharma context.

Qualifications

• Extensive software and AI/ML engineering background with leadership experience.
• Experience turning AI ideas into production software in customer‑facing roles.

Responsibilities

• Lead Forward Deployed Engineering function — strategy, structure, hiring and standards.
• Own BU sponsor relationships and drive strategic AI engagements.
• Contribute technically on strategic FDE engagements while mentoring engineers.

Skills

AI/ML engineering

Senior engineering leadership

Digital twins

Predictive modeling

Multi-agent orchestration

AI coding agents

Team mentoring

Education

Bachelor's in CS/Software Engineering

Master's/PhD advantageous

Tools

Claude Code

GitHub Copilot

Databricks AI Assistant

PLC/robotics familiarity

Job description

GSK is seeking an Enterprise AI Director, Forward Deployed Engineering to lead the FDE function for the CMC research engine. You will set strategy, build the team, and own senior sponsor relationships, while hands‑on developing AI/engineering solutions that bridge virtual process models to real‑world signals.

You will mentor engineers, shape AI standards like agent workflows, and drive production‑grade systems for drug substance and product manufacturing within a regulated pharma context.