Director, Applied AI - (Hybrid - Acton, MA)
Core
Lead the strategy, delivery, and adoption of transformational AI solutions across Quality, Global Operations, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Medical, Clinical, Regulatory, and Post-Market functions to improve quality, compliance, operational performance, and patient outcomes.
Role type
Director, Applied AI (Strategic IC with team leadership)
Builds
Scalable AI and data products (e.g., complaint analysis, predictive maintenance, yield optimization, generative AI agents)
Domain
Medical devices / Life sciences / Regulated industries
Deliverable
production ML models
Required skills
Applied AI strategy, product leadership, change management, cross-functional team leadership, regulated-industry judgment, AI product lifecycle management
Preferred skills
Healthcare/medical device experience, validated systems experience, cloud/data platform familiarity (AWS, Azure, Databricks, Snowflake)
Technologies
Generative AI, machine learning, large language models, RAG, computer vision, optimization, AI agents, workflow automation
Responsibilities
Define high-value AI opportunities and prioritize use cases; translate business challenges into structured AI products; lead cross-functional teams through full product lifecycle; establish risk-based governance for patient safety and regulatory compliance; drive organizational change for AI adoption
Seniority
Director, strategic leadership with hands-on execution
