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Sr Director AI/ML Applied Science
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Sr Director AI/ML Applied Science
UnitedHealth Group
Role Description We are seeking a dynamic and visionary Sr Director of AI/ML Engineering to lead the development and execution of a transformative AI strategy within the healthcare sector. This role blends strategic leadership with deep technical expertise, requiring hands-on involvement in designing and deploying advanced AI and machine learning solutions that drive clinical and operational excellence. You will spearhead innovation through cutting-edge research, establish ethical AI governance, and ensure scalable, reliable integration of AI technologies across complex healthcare systems. Collaborating with cross-functional leaders, you will translate critical healthcare challenges into impactful AI initiatives, while mentoring top talent and presenting strategic insights to executive leadership. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of AI in healthcare and improve outcomes at scale. You’ll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges. Primary Responsibilities - Develop and execute org-wide AI strategy and roadmap aligned with business objectives and growth initiatives - Maintain hands-on involvement in key AI projects, actively contributing to code, model development, and technical solutions - Drive innovation through research and adoption of cutting-edge AI technologies and methodologies - Establish AI governance frameworks, ethical guidelines, and best practices across the organization - Personally design, develop, and implement AI and machine learning models using statistical analysis and deep learning algorithms - Collaborate with cross-functional leadership to translate business needs into AI strategy - Collaborate with team leads in the deployment and maintenance of AI models in production environments, ensuring scalability, reliability, and cost-effectiveness - Spearhead integration of AI solutions with existing systems and applications - Establish KPIs and performance metrics for AI solutions and drive continuous improvement - Present AI vision, roadmaps, and results to executive leadership and board members - Lead research initiatives and partnerships to maintain competitive advantage in AI capabilities - Mentor, develop, and retain top AI talent while building a culture of innovation Qualifications - PhD or Master's degree in Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Computer Science, or a related field highly desired - 10+ years of experience in AI/ML with demonstrable career progression from individual contributor to technical leadership roles - Hands-on experience with machine learning libraries and frameworks - Experience with data analysis tools and techniques - Experience implementing machine learning fairness and bias mitigation techniques - Public cloud experience (Azure, and/or GCP, and/or AWS) required - Current and extensive hands-on experience with modern AI tools, frameworks, and methodologies - Comprehensive knowledge of statistical methods, machine learning algorithms, and AI principles - Proven track record of hands-on development and implementation of enterprise-scale AI SaaS solutions with measurable business impact - Demonstrated ability to balance strategic leadership with hands-on technical contribution - Demonstrated solid and current programming skills in Python or other relevant programming languages - Proven ability to build and scale AI infrastructure and operations Preferred Qualifications - Must be an active practitioner with current, deep technical expertise in AI technologies and applications; Natural Language Processing (NLP) and/or Large Language Models (LLM) highly desired - Healthcare experience and FinTech solutions, highly desired - Exceptional leadership, communication, and executive presence skills Benefits - Comprehensive benefits package - Incentive and recognition programs - Equity stock purchase - 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements) Application Deadline This will be posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected. Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.
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