Senior AI/ML Lead

Werfen is a growing, family-owned, innovative company founded in 1966 in Barcelona, Spain. We are a worldwide leader in specialized diagnostics in the areas of Hemostasis, Acute Care Diagnostics, Transfusion, Autoimmunity, and Transplant. Through our Original Equipment Manufacturing (OEM) business line, we research, develop, and manufacture customized assays and biomaterials. We operate directly in 30 countries, and in more than 100 territories through distributors. Our Headquarters and Technology Centers are located in the US and Europe, and our workforce is more than 7,000 strong.

Overview

The Senior AI/ML Technical Lead is a hybrid role that combines advanced hands-on expertise in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning with technical leadership across project lifecycles. The role is responsible for the design, development, and deployment of high-quality, production-grade AI/ML solutions that are robust, scalable, and aligned with enterprise architecture standards.

Working closely with business, IT, and external stakeholders, the Sr. AL/ML Lead ensures that each solution is grounded in engineering and architecture principles, delivers measurable value, and adheres to best practices in software design, data integrity, and system performance. This individual balances strategic oversight with direct technical contributions, maintaining a high bar for quality across every stage of delivery, from experimentation to operationalization.

Responsibilities

Key Accountabilities

• Lead the design, development, and deployment of advanced AI/ML products, including LLM-based document intelligence, federated learning platforms, and multi-agent architectures
• Balance technical leadership with hands-on execution, contributing directly to code, modeling, and system architecture
• Convert prototypes into scalable, production-grade solutions with strong focus on reliability, security, and performance
• Define delivery roadmaps for AI/ML initiatives and ensure alignment with business priorities and timelines
• Works closely with the Product Manager to identify high-impact opportunities to embed AI/ML in workflows, products, and services
• Stay on the cutting edge of emerging AI/ML technologies and incorporate them into solution design when appropriate
• Act as a technical lead for cross-functional teams, driving engineering best practices and mentoring other developers
• Collaborate closely with internal teams and external partners to ensure architectural alignment and delivery excellence
• Manage third-party vendors and lead contractors as needed to support delivery

Networking/Key relationships

Collaborates with enterprise and solution architects, data scientists and analysts, software engineering teams, cybersecurity architects, internal SAP and IT teams, business unit leaders and contractors.

Qualifications

Minimum Knowledge & Experience required for the position:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Machine Learning, or related field; Master’s preferred
• 6+ years of experience in AI/ML, with strong hands-on skills in GenAI, NLP, or probabilistic modeling
• 3+ years leading AI/ML teams or initiatives in cross-functional settings
• Strong proficiency in Python and ML/DL frameworks such as PyTorch, TensorFlow, Transformers, and LangChain
• Experience with cloud platforms (Azure or AWS) and MLOps practices (Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD)
• Demonstrated ability to deliver scalable AI products in real-world production environments
• At least two years of experience in a technical leadership or mentorship capacity
• Experience collaborating with third-party vendors and managing external teams and deliverables

Skills & Capabilities:

• Deep technical expertise combined with strategic thinking and business alignment
• Strong curiosity, research mindset, and willingness to experiment with emerging methods
• Excellent problem-solving and architectural design capabilities
• Comfortable balancing hands-on technical work with mentorship and program leadership
• Effective communicator across technical and non-technical audiences
• Able to prioritize, execute, and adapt in fast-moving and ambiguous contexts

Travel is expected up to 25% of the time to support collaboration, team engagement, and stakeholder meetings.

If you are interested in constantly learning and being challenged on a daily basis, we encourage you to submit your resume or CV.

Werfen appreciates and values diversity. We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer M/F/D/V.