Director, AI/ML & Algorithm Innovation

Abbott; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 149,000 - 299,000; Full time

Job summary

Abbott is seeking a senior leader to direct AI/ML and algorithm development for AI-enabled healthcare products. You will define strategy, lead multi-disciplinary teams, and manage projects from concept to regulatory approval.

This role requires a track record in regulated environments and strong executive communication with cross-functional partners. You will mentor leaders, drive rapid prototyping, and collaborate with physicians to identify breakthrough technologies for electrophysiology and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Data Science, Electrical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Statistics or related field.
• 10-15 years of technical leadership experience with at least 5 years in a senior management role.
• Demonstrated success building and leading high-performance algorithm development organizations in regulated industries.
• Recognized expertise in AI/ML algorithm development and deployment of commercial products.
• Extensive knowledge of product development processes from concepts through launch and lifecycle management.
• Experience with Software as a Medical Device (SaMD), AI/ML-enabled medical devices, or adjacent regulated technologies preferred.
• Proven ability to work across cross-functional teams and provide technical leadership.
• Excellent verbal, written, presentation and executive communication skills.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Direct and coordinate all AI/ML and algorithm development activities to deliver AI-enabled products and platform technologies.
• Define and execute the AI/ML technology strategy aligned with divisional and corporate objectives.
• Lead teams developing machine learning, deep learning, signal processing, computer vision, and analytics.
• Lead R&D projects through requirements, architecture, risk management, verification, validation, regulatory approval and commercialization.
• Establish best practices for model development, data governance, explainability, bias mitigation, MLOps, cybersecurity and lifecycle management.
• Partner with systems, software, clinical, quality, regulatory and business leaders to integrate AI capabilities into products.
• Translate strategic needs into AI programs; de-risk development and create competitive advantage.
• Build and lead an innovation engine combining rapid prototyping and physician co-creation.
• Foster a culture of rapid experimentation, learning, and customer engagement with physicians and clinical experts.
• Advance engineering expertise and provide expert technical reviews to senior management.
• Mentor technical leaders and promote accountability, innovation and high performance.
• Represent Abbott externally through publications, conferences, standards bodies and partnerships.

Skills

AI/ML leadership

Executive communication

Cross-functional leadership

Regulatory experience

Algorithm leadership

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in CS/AI/ML/Data Science/EE/Biomedical Eng/Math/Stats

Ph.D. in AI/ML/CS/BIOMED/Math/Stats

Job description

Abbott is seeking a senior leader to direct AI/ML and algorithm development for AI-enabled healthcare products. You will define strategy, lead multi-disciplinary teams, and manage projects from concept to regulatory approval.

This role requires a track record in regulated environments and strong executive communication with cross-functional partners. You will mentor leaders, drive rapid prototyping, and collaborate with physicians to identify breakthrough technologies for electrophysiology and