Manager, AI Science & Solutions

IQVIA • Durham, NC

5d

About The Position

The AI Scientist Group at IQVIA is a strategic, customer-facing team helping pharmaceutical and life sciences organizations design, build, and scale advanced AI/ML solutions. Our team of AI scientists, consultants, and engineers works closely with customers to unlock transformational business value through applied AI innovation. As an AI Scientist Manager, you will work hands-on to design and deliver bespoke AI solutions for pharmaceutical and life sciences customers. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams and clients to take ideas from use case discovery and proof of concept through scalable production deployment. This role combines technical expertise, innovative problem-solving, and consultative delivery in a highly collaborative environment.

Requirements

• Extensive domain experience in Life Sciences.
• An advanced degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Life Sciences, or a closely related field is preferred.
• Strong experience managing complex client projects, preferably in Life Sciences R&D.
• Strong understanding of AI/ML concepts and modern AI architectures, including Generative AI, foundation models, and agentic AI.
• Experience with Python and LangChain/LangGraph is preferred.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to think creatively and critically.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced, client-focused environment.
• A strong desire to work in a collaborative, team-oriented culture.

Nice To Haves

• Understanding and hands-on experience in the following areas is a plus: Supervised Fine-Tuning (SFT), Direct Preference Optimization (DPO), Proximal Policy Optimization (PPO), Reward Modeling
• Experience deploying machine learning models at scale on cloud platforms (e.g., Azure, AWS) is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver proofs of concept (PoCs) that demonstrate the potential and value of Generative AI solutions.
• Stay current with the latest advancements in Generative AI and Machine Learning and apply them to real-world business challenges.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to team members.
• Present and clearly explain AI solutions to non-technical stakeholders in customer-facing engagements.
• Apply consulting principles to deliver tailored AI solutions aligned with customer needs.
• Collaborate with internal teams and directly with pharmaceutical and life sciences clients to address business challenges using Generative AI.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for client stakeholders on assigned engagements.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams to build, deploy, and scale AI/ML solutions in production environments.

Benefits

• At IQVIA, you'll have the opportunity to apply advanced AI technologies to some of the most impactful challenges in global healthcare and life sciences, working with world-class talent, industry-leading data, and innovative platforms to drive real outcomes.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager