Sr Manager, Applied Science, Healthcare AI
About The Position
The Healthcare AI organization in AWS is seeking a Sr. Manager of Applied Science to lead science and data teams working on innovative AI-powered healthcare solutions. We are developing innovative products that leverage generative and agentic AI to transform clinical and administrative workflows for healthcare providers. Our aim is to improve patient care, enhance operational efficiency, and deliver exceptional value to our customers. You will lead teams of applied scientists and medical clinicians, working on transformative healthcare solutions powered by cloud computing and artificial intelligence. This role offers an opportunity to work at the forefront of applied AI/ML and distributed systems, building new products and services from the ground up. Our team builds on our existing successful healthcare business, which serves major providers and payers in the US. You'll be instrumental in creating solutions that address complex challenges in areas such as clinical documentation, health data analytics, and accurate billing, ultimately contributing to better health outcomes for individuals and populations. As a Sr. Manager, Applied Science, you will be responsible for building and leading a world-class team that pushes the boundaries of computer vision, machine learning, and artificial intelligence. In this role, you will drive the technical vision and strategy for your team while fostering a culture of innovation and scientific excellence. You will balance hands-on technical leadership with people management responsibilities, ensuring your team delivers cutting-edge solutions while growing professionally. The role requires someone who can think strategically about business problems while diving deep into technical details when needed. Our team builds on our existing successful healthcare business, which serves major providers and payers in the US. You'll be instrumental in creating solutions that address complex challenges in areas such as clinical documentation, health data analytics, and accurate billing, ultimately contributing to better health outcomes for individuals and populations.
Requirements
- PhD in Computer Science, Machine Learning, or related field
- 7+ years in applied research, with 3+ years of people management experience
- Track record of leading successful research projects and delivering business impact
- Strong publication record in top-tier conferences/journals (CVPR, NeurIPS, ICML, etc.)
- Experience managing technical teams in computer vision, ML, or AI
- Demonstrated ability to translate complex technical concepts to various audiences
- Experience with research program management and setting technical strategy
Nice To Haves
- Experience in designing and implementing healthcare AI systems
- Demonstrated experience in AI agent architecture design, including decision-making frameworks and behavioral modeling
- Experience with medical coding, medical NLPs, and medical informatics
- Experience implementing reinforcement learning for autonomous agent behavior
- Experience in professional software development
Responsibilities
- Building and mentoring teams of Applied Scientists, ML Engineers, and Medical Clinicians
- Setting technical direction and research strategy aligned with business goals
- Driving innovation in medical administration reasoning systems, AI agent design, and medical coding
- Collaborating with cross-functional teams to translate research into production
- Managing project portfolios and resource allocation
Benefits
- Inclusive Team Culture
- Innovative benefit offerings
- Work/Life Balance
- Flexibility in working hours
- Mentorship & Career Growth
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Industry
General Merchandise Retailers
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
