Director of AI-ML and Algorithm Development

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

Benefits offered by this job

Career development with internationall

Free medical coverage for employees

Excellent retirement plan with high-em

Tuition reimbursement and education

Job summary

Abbott is a global healthcare leader delivering AI-enabled products across diagnostics, devices, nutritionals and branded medicines. We seek a visionary leader to direct AI/ML development, shaping strategy and governance across diverse teams.

You will mentor senior technical leaders, drive regulatory-aligned projects, and partner with clinical and quality functions to fast-track innovation in electrophysiology and related domains.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or MS in Computer Science, AI, ML, Data Science or related field.
• 10–15 years of technical leadership in regulated industries, with ≥5 years in a senior role.
• Proven success building high-performance algorithm teams and SaMD/AI-enabled devices.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration and executive communication skills.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Direct and coordinate AI/ML and algorithm development activities for AI-enabled products and platforms.
• Define and execute AI/ML strategy aligned with divisional goals.
• Lead teams in ML, DL, signal processing, computer vision, analytics, and foundation models.
• Drive R&D projects from requirements to regulatory approval and commercialization.
• Establish best practices for data governance, explainability, and lifecycle management.
• Partner with clinical, quality, regulatory, and business leaders to integrate AI capabilities.
• Translate organizational needs into AI programs to de-risk development.
• Mentor technical leaders and promote accountability and high performance.
• Represent Abbott externally through publications, conferences and partnerships.

Skills

AI/ML leadership

Algorithms development

Executive communication

Cross-functional leadership

Regulated industry experience

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor’s or MS in CS/AI/DS/EE/biomedical field

PhD in AI/ML/CS (Preferred)

Job description

Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 115,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

JOB DESCRIPTION: WORKING AT ABBOTT: At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and family, be your true self and live a full life.

Benefits

• Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of
• Free medical coverage for employees* via the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO
• An excellent retirement savings plan with high employer contribution
• Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree
• A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries around the world and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune
• A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists

WHAT YOU’LL WORK ON

• Responsible for directing and coordinating all AI/ML and algorithm development activities necessary 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, predictive analytics, foundation model, generative AI and decision-support algorithms.
• Lead R&D projects from requirements, specifications, system 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 and other algorithm capabilities into products.
• Proactively translate strategic organizational needs into AI programs that de-risk development and create competitive advantage.
• Build and lead an innovation engine that combines rapid prototyping, physician co-creation, and AI/ML research to accelerate the identification, maturation, and validation of breakthrough technologies for electrophysiology applications.
• Foster a culture of rapid experimentation, learning, and customer engagement by partnering directly with physicians and clinical experts to evaluate concepts, de-risk technology investments, and guide product development decisions.
• Advance engineering expertise across functions and provide expert technical reviews to senior management.
• Mentor technical leaders and build a culture of accountability, innovation, integrity and high performance.
• Represent Abbott externally through publications, conferences, standards organizations and strategic partnerships.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s or M.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.

Preferred Qualifications and Education

• Ph.D. in Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Computer Science, Biomed Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics or related discipline.
• Experience with FDA, EU MDR and emerging AI/ML regulatory frameworks.
• Experience developing foundation models, generative AI solutions and advanced analytics platforms.
• Strong publication, patent, conference presentation, or industry leadership record.
• Healthcare, electrophysiology, diagnostics, cardiovascular or digital health experience.

The base pay for this position is $149,300.00 – $298,700.00 In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

JOB FAMILY

Product Development DIVISION: EP Electrophysiology

LOCATION

United States > Minnesota > St. Paul > Tech Center : One St Jude Medical Drive

WORK SHIFT

Standard

TRAVEL

Yes, 15 % of the Time

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE

Not Applicable

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES

Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day)

Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.

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Abbott is about the power of health. For more than 135 years, Abbott has been helping people reach their potential — because better health allows people and communities to achieve more. With a diverse, global network serving customers in more than 160 countries, we create new solutions — across the spectrum of health, around the world, for all stages of life. Whether it’s next-generation diagnostics, life-changing devices, science-based nutrition, or novel reformulations, we are advancing some of the most innovative and revolutionary technologies in healthcare, helping people live their best lives through better health. The people of Abbott come to work each day with relentless energy, enthusiasm and a promise to enhance the health and well-being of millions of people. They push the boundaries to help manage and treat some of life’s greatest health challenges. We invite you to explore opportunities at Abbott, to see if your talents and career aspirations may fit with our openings. An equal opportunity employer, Abbott welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce.