AI Innovation Lead for Life Sciences & Biotech

Cytiva; Uppsala kommun; On-site; SEK 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Cytiva, based in Uppsala, Sweden, seeks an AI Expert to accelerate AI-driven development across R&D. You will bridge hardware, systems, and embedded teams, shaping how AI is applied to product development, testing, and engineering workflows. Fluency in Swedish and English is required.

You will lead initiatives, develop AI prototypes, and mentor teams to turn emerging AI technologies into tangible value for Cytiva's life science tools and solutions.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or equivalent experience in a relevant field.
• Several years of software development, systems engineering, or technical product development.
• Proven experience with AI, Generative AI, ML, or AI-assisted development tools.
• Strong ability to translate AI into practical value for product development and engineering workflows.
• Experience with communicating complex technical concepts clearly in English and Swedish.

Responsibilities

• Drive and coordinate AI initiatives across Hardware, Systems, and Embedded organizations.
• Identify and evaluate opportunities where AI can create business and engineering value.
• Support development teams with AI-based methods, tools, and ways of working.
• Identify and drive AI-based improvements across all aspects of product development, focusing on efficiency, quality, and innovation in hardware development.
• Develop prototypes and proof-of-concepts that demonstrate the value of new AI solutions.
• Collaborate with technical experts, architects, and leaders to integrate AI into development processes and products.
• Monitor developments within the AI landscape and translate opportunities into concrete initiatives.
• Conduct workshops, training sessions, and coach development teams in AI tools and methodologies.
• Contribute to strategic decisions regarding AI platforms, tools, and future investments.
• Act as an internal competence leader and mentor within the AI domain.

Skills

Communication

Strategic thinking

Change leadership

Engagement building

Education

Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering Physics, Electronics, Software Engineering, or related field

Tools

Python

AI frameworks

Modern AI platforms

Job description

Cytiva, based in Uppsala, Sweden, seeks an AI Expert to accelerate AI-driven development across R&D. You will bridge hardware, systems, and embedded teams, shaping how AI is applied to product development, testing, and engineering workflows. Fluency in Swedish and English is required.

You will lead initiatives, develop AI prototypes, and mentor teams to turn emerging AI technologies into tangible value for Cytiva's life science tools and solutions.