Head of R&D- AI Integrations
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Job description
Clario, a part of Thermo Fisher Scientific, is a global leader in clinical trial technology. We combine deep scientific expertise with the industry’s broadest endpoint collection platform to help pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies deliver life‑changing therapies to patients.
As we continue to scale, we are seeking a Head of Research & Development to lead the evolution of our global technology organization. This role serves as a key technical and organizational leader, responsible for shaping Clario’s long‑term engineering strategy while ensuring the stability, scalability, and quality of our current and next‑generation platforms, with a particular focus on the integration of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning to accelerate clinical outcomes.
What We Offer
Opportunity to lead global, enterprise‑scale technology teams delivering mission‑critical clinical trial solutions
A collaborative, high‑impact environment focused on innovation, quality, and patient outcomes
Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits aligned to U.S. market practices
What You’ll Be Doing
Partner with executive leadership to define product architecture, company vision, and long‑term technical strategy, prioritizing AI-driven modernization across the platform
Translate strategic objectives into actionable global R&D roadmaps, identifying key opportunities for Generative AI and predictive modeling to enhance endpoint collection
Lead global, multidisciplinary software development and engineering test teams to deliver high‑quality, well‑architected solutions that incorporate AI/ML frameworks
Balance innovation and operational excellence by maintaining existing platforms while expanding next‑generation, AI-augmented product offerings
Own global R&D budget planning and resource management, ensuring adequate investment in AI infrastructure, data science talent, and emerging tech
Foster a high‑performance culture focused on technical excellence, innovation, accountability, and the ethical application of AI in clinical settings
Oversee administrative R&D functions, including talent acquisition for specialized AI/ML roles, professional development, and technical training
Ensure rigorous compliance with SOPs and SWIs, promoting consistent quality and regulatory adherence for AI-enabled medical software
Act as a senior escalation point between customers, Operations, and Engineering, integrating feedback into the software development lifecycle to refine AI model performance
Provide transparent reporting on delivery status, risk mitigation, and the ROI of AI/ML initiatives
Build and manage strategic relationships with technology partners and vendors to enhance internal AI capabilities and cloud-native services
What We Look For
Bachelor’s degree in an IT‑related, scientific, or technical field, or equivalent professional experience
15+ years of experience leading enterprise‑level R&D organizations or large‑scale strategic technology programs
Proven experience managing the full product engineering lifecycle using Agile methodologies with a focus on MLOps and CI/CD for AI
Extensive experience delivering solutions in cloud (AWS/Azure), IaaS, and PaaS environments, specifically leveraging cloud-native AI/ML services (e.g., SageMaker, Azure AI)
Strong background managing teams operating under formal Product and Development Lifecycles, including the validation of AI models in regulated environments
Knowledge of evolving AI landscape and demonstrated experience implementing AI in regulatory environment preferred.
Demonstrated success in people leadership, leading geographically diverse teams, organizational development, and managing data science and engineering teams in complex environments
Deep knowledge of enterprise solution architecture, data privacy (GDPR/HIPAA), and information security standards as they relate to large language models (LLMs) and data processing
Strong analytical, decision‑making, and problem‑solving skills
Experience in life sciences, clinical trials, or other regulated industries preferred
Familiarity with clinical data transfer, storage standards, and regulated software risk management for algorithmic decision-making
At Clario, part of Thermo Fisher Scientific, our purpose is to transform lives by unlocking better evidence. It’s a cause that unites and inspires us. It’s why we come to work—and how we empower our people to make a positive impact every day. Whether you're advancing clinical science, building innovative technology, or supporting our global teams, your work helps bring life-changing therapies to patients faster.
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