Director of Applied AI for Drug Discovery & Strategy

NLP PEOPLE; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 194,600 - 361,400; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based cash incentive

401(k) plan with company contribution

Comprehensive health benefits

Generous time-off package

Job summary

NLP PEOPLE is seeking a Director & Group Head (Applied AI) based in Cambridge, USA. This role involves leading the applied AI strategy across drug discovery research and managing multidisciplinary teams to develop effective AI solutions. Candidates should have over 12 years of relevant experience, strong leadership abilities, and proficiency in Python.

The position offers a competitive salary ranging from $194,600 to $361,400 annually, along with a comprehensive benefits package that includes health coverage and generous time-off.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in machine learning development and deployment.
• Experience in drug discovery applications and computational chemistry.
• Strong coding skills in Python and deep learning frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Lead the applied AI strategy and multi-year roadmap.
• Govern the AI portfolio with prioritization and resource management.
• Establish best practices for problem framing and model evaluation.

Skills

Leadership in ML initiatives

Foundation model benchmarking

Machine learning in drug discovery

Python proficiency

Job description

NLP PEOPLE is seeking a Director & Group Head (Applied AI) based in Cambridge, USA. This role involves leading the applied AI strategy across drug discovery research and managing multidisciplinary teams to develop effective AI solutions. Candidates should have over 12 years of relevant experience, strong leadership abilities, and proficiency in Python.

The position offers a competitive salary ranging from $194,600 to $361,400 annually, along with a comprehensive benefits package that includes health coverage and generous time-off.