Senior AI Scientist
IQVIA•Durham, NC
•Remote
About The Position
Join IQVIA’s AI Scientist Group and shape the future of Generative AI in life sciences. As a Senior AI Scientist, you will lead the design and delivery of cutting-edge AI/ML solutions that transform clinical research and commercial operations. This role offers the opportunity to work with advanced technologies—including large language models (LLMs), agentic AI, and optimization techniques—while driving meaningful impact across the healthcare ecosystem.
Requirements
- PhD in Computer Science, Machine Learning, AI, or related field with a strong publication record in top-tier conferences
- Proven experience in fine-tuning and optimizing large-scale language models
- Strong programming expertise in Python and experience with agentic AI frameworks (e.g., LangChain, LangGraph ecosystem)
- Hands-on experience with vector databases, knowledge graphs, and cloud platforms (preferably Azure)
- Demonstrated success delivering scalable AI/ML solutions in enterprise environments (life sciences experience preferred)
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence senior leaders
- Proven ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize effectively, and deliver in fast-paced environments
Responsibilities
- Lead the fine-tuning, distillation, and deployment of large language models (LLMs) for high-impact use cases across clinical and commercial domains
- Drive data engineering and curation processes to transform structured and unstructured data into high-quality training datasets
- Design and implement agentic AI systems using modern frameworks to enable autonomous reasoning and task execution
- Develop proof-of-concept solutions and guide their transition into scalable, production-ready systems
- Evaluate and apply advanced Generative AI methods, including SFT, PPO, DPO, and reward modeling
- Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior scientists and engineers
- Act as a trusted technical advisor in client engagements, translating AI concepts into actionable insights
- Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, product, and domain experts to ensure alignment with client needs and regulatory requirements
- Contribute to thought leadership, including publications and participation in leading AI/ML conferences (e.g., NeurIPS, ICML, ICLR)
Benefits
- Access continuous learning, development, and research opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
