Research Data, AI & Innovation Lead
About The Position
Leads data strategy, analytics, and AI/ML efforts, ensuring solutions are scalable, secure, and aligned with research and operational goals. Defines data architecture and pipeline strategy, integrating diverse datasets and supporting high-throughput data processing. Oversees development of AI/ML models and analytics tools, including rapid prototyping and implementation of responsible AI practices. Transitions prototypes into production-ready solutions, coordinating with platform, infrastructure, and security teams. Establishes data governance, quality assurance, and reproducibility standards, ensuring documentation and compliance. Advises stakeholders on data and AI opportunities and mentors technical teams to build capability and innovation.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in data science, bioinformatics, computer science, or related field
- 8 years delivering data or AI solutions.
- Experience with large-scale data systems, cloud-based analytics, and biomedical or scientific datasets.
- Proven ability to lead cross-functional technical teams and implement enterprise data architectures and ML operations.
- Experience in regulated environments with knowledge of data security and privacy frameworks.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a Federal or DoD "public trust"; candidates must obtain approved adjudication of their public trust prior to onboarding with Guidehouse.
Nice To Haves
- Experience supporting large-scale data initiatives or applied research environments
- Publication or innovation experience
- Prior or current NIH experience
- Candidates with an active public trust or suitability are preferred
Responsibilities
- Leads data strategy, analytics, and AI/ML efforts, ensuring solutions are scalable, secure, and aligned with research and operational goals.
- Defines data architecture and pipeline strategy, integrating diverse datasets and supporting high-throughput data processing.
- Oversees development of AI/ML models and analytics tools, including rapid prototyping and implementation of responsible AI practices.
- Transitions prototypes into production-ready solutions, coordinating with platform, infrastructure, and security teams.
- Establishes data governance, quality assurance, and reproducibility standards, ensuring documentation and compliance.
- Advises stakeholders on data and AI opportunities and mentors technical teams to build capability and innovation.
Benefits
- Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
- Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
- Parental Leave
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Group Term Life and Travel Assistance
- Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance
- Health Savings Account, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Transit and Parking Commuter Benefits
- Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
- Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development, Certifications & Learning Opportunities
- Employee Referral Program
- Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
- Care.com annual membership
- Employee Assistance Program
- Supplemental Benefits via Corestream (Critical Care, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Legal Assistance and ID theft protection, etc.)
- Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
