Director of AI-ML and Algorithm Development

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

Job summary

Abbott is seeking a Senior AI/ML Leader to direct and coordinate AI/ML and algorithm development for AI-enabled products and platform technologies. You will define the technology strategy, lead cross-functional teams, and ensure compliance with regulatory standards in a healthcare setting.

Applicants should have 10–15 years of technical leadership, 5+ years in senior management, and a proven track record in SaMD or regulated AI deployments, with strong executive communication and a passion for

Qualifications

• 10–15 years of technical leadership experience with at least 5 years in a senior management role.

Responsibilities

• Direct and coordinate AI/ML and algorithm development activities for AI-enabled products.
• Define and execute AI/ML technology strategy aligned with company objectives.
• Lead teams across machine learning, deep learning, signal processing, and computer vision.
• Partner with clinical, quality, regulatory, and business leaders to integrate AI into products.

Skills

AI/ML leadership

Executive communication

Cross-functional leadership

Regulated industries experience

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor's or MS in CS/AI/EE/Math

PhD in AI/ML or related

Tools

SaMD experience

Foundation models development

Generative AI platforms

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.

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. You’ll also have access to:

• 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 corporateobjectives.
• Lead teams developing machine learning, deep learning, signal processing, computer vision, predictive analytics, foundation model, generativeAIand decision-support algorithms.
• Lead R&D projects from requirements, specifications, system architecture, risk management, verification, validation, regulatoryapprovaland commercialization.
• Establish best practices for model development, data governance, explainability, bias mitigation,MLOps,cybersecurityand 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 competitiveadvantage.
• 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 engineeringexpertiseacross functions and provide expert technical reviews to senior management.
• Mentor technical leaders and build a culture of accountability, innovation,integrityand high performance.
• Represent Abbott externally through publications, conferences,standardsorganizationsand strategic partnerships.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s or M.S. degree in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Data Science, Electrical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Applied Mathematics,Statisticsor relatedfield.
• 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.
• Recognizedexpertisein AI/ML algorithm development and deployment of commercial products.
• Extensive knowledge of product development processes fromconceptsthrough 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,presentationand 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,Statisticsor related discipline.
• Experience with FDA, EUMDRand emerging AI/ML regulatory frameworks.
• Experience developing foundation models, generative AIsolutionsand advanced analytics platforms.
• Strong publication, patent, conference presentation, or industry leadership record.
• Healthcare, electrophysiology, diagnostics, cardiovascular or digital health experience.

Participants who complete a short wellness assessment qualify for FREE coverage in our HIP PPO medical plan. Free coverage applies in the next calendar year.

Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives: www.abbottbenefits.com

Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.

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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.