Senior Manager, Applied AI

Ladders; United States; Remote; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work from USA

Travel up to 20%

Health and wellness support

Job summary

Ladders is seeking a Senior Manager, Applied AI to lead enterprise AI initiatives from definition through production deployment at scale. You will partner with technical teams and business stakeholders to build reusable AI capabilities that improve reliability and cost efficiency.

The role emphasizes governance, responsible AI practices, and collaboration across cloud platforms, with remote work available for US-based candidates only and travel up to 20% as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 8-10 years of experience in AI/ML/data science or related field; advanced degree with 7 years preferred.
• Demonstrated experience leading AI teams and complex technology portfolios in an enterprise setting.
• Proven track record delivering AI solutions from concept to production at enterprise scale.

Responsibilities

• Lead applied AI initiatives from definition to production deployment and continuous improvement.
• Provide technical leadership across generative AI, ML, and intelligent automation.
• Coach and develop multidisciplinary technical teams with clear accountability.
• Drive reusable enterprise AI capabilities to improve consistency and reduce costs.
• Design and implement enterprise-grade AI solutions leveraging emerging tech.
• Establish and improve AI evaluation and operational practices for reliability.
• Embed governance and responsible AI practices throughout the lifecycle.

Skills

AI leadership

Generative AI

RAG & agentic workflows

Cloud platforms (Azure/AWS/GCP)

Python

Data governance

Education

Bachelor's degree in AI/Data Science or related field

Advanced degree (MS/PhD) in relevant field

Tools

TensorFlow/PyTorch

Job description

For our client, we are seeking a Senior Manager, Applied AI to join the team of a leader in the Pharmaceuticals & Biotech space. This role will guide enterprise AI initiatives from early definition through production deployment and ongoing optimization, with a strong emphasis on generative AI, machine learning, and intelligent automation. The ideal candidate will partner across technical teams and business stakeholders to build scalable, reusable AI capabilities that improve consistency, reliability, and cost efficiency. You will also help shape governance, evaluation, and responsible AI practices across the lifecycle of enterprise solutions.

Location: Remote - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available

Compensation: $130,000 – $180,000 annually

Responsibilities

• Lead applied AI initiatives from definition to production deployment and continuous improvement.
• Provide technical leadership across generative AI, machine learning, and intelligent automation.
• Coach and develop multidisciplinary technical teams, ensuring clear accountability and resource allocation.
• Drive reusable enterprise AI capabilities, focusing on consistency and cost reduction.
• Design and implement enterprise-grade AI solutions leveraging emerging technologies.
• Establish and improve AI evaluation and operational practices for reliability and performance.
• Embed governance and responsible AI practices throughout the AI solution lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 8-10 years of experience in AI, machine learning, data science, or a related field; or an advanced degree with 7 years of relevant experience.
• Demonstrated experience leading AI teams and complex technology portfolios in an enterprise setting.
• Proven track record of delivering AI solutions from concept to production at enterprise scale.
• Strong understanding of generative AI and large language technologies, including RAG and agentic workflows.
• Experience with major cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, or GCP) and AI architecture evaluation.
• Knowledge of Python and modern AI/ML frameworks, with the ability to guide technical designs without direct hands-on development.
• Experience with data governance and responsible AI frameworks.

Benefits

• Commitment to a healthy workplace environment.
• Encouragement of individual excellence through a supportive culture.
• Flexibility to work remotely from the USA.
• Possibility of travel (0-20%) for work-related purposes.

Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification—your background could be exactly what this team needs.