Senior Director, AI Delivery & Operations

About the job For our client, we are seeking a Senior Director AI Delivery & Operations to join the team of a leader in the Pharmaceuticals & Biotech space. This role will lead operational priorities where safety, quality, compliance, and execution discipline are central to success. You will collaborate with field leadership, support functions, and cross-functional stakeholders to improve accountability, service delivery, and operational consistency. The position offers the opportunity to influence operational scale, customer outcomes, and organizational performance within a life sciences environment. Location: Remote - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available Compensation: $167,500 – $278,000 annually Responsibilities Lead engineering teams to deliver AI-enabled applications at scale Drive the adoption of AI-assisted development tools to redefine engineering productivity Establish a target operating model that amplifies engineer output through AI collaboration Shift focus from manual coding to system design and integration of AI services Oversee reliable delivery of AI/ML solutions and APIs while ensuring integration into workflows Drive rapid iteration and automation-first development to enhance engineering velocity Collaborate with solution architecture to translate AI use cases into production-ready solutions Qualifications Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred in computer science, engineering, AI/ML, or related field 12 years of experience in software or platform engineering with proven leadership skills Experience defining and implementing scalable platform architectures Successfully delivered AI/ML systems in production, understanding model lifecycles Proven track record of enhancing engineering processes with AI-assisted development practices Experience in regulated environments with knowledge of compliance and quality standards Benefits Choice of national medical, dental, and vision plans with health incentive programs Paid time off (at least 120 hours), 10 paid holidays, and parental leave Employee assistance and family support programs Retirement savings options, including a competitive 401(k) plan Employee Stock Purchase Plan allowing stock purchase at a discount Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification—your background could be exactly what this team needs. Desired Skills and Experience AI engineering, MLOps, APIs, automation frameworks, RPA, GenAI, AI-native development practices, cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure), Python, TensorFlow, Kubernetes, Docker, Data Science methodologies, Machine Learning, Agile methodologies, DevOps tools, Data Lakes, Data Warehousing solutions (e.g., Snowflake), Data Governance tools, Automated Testing frameworks, Observability tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana), CI/CD pipelines, Big Data technologies (e.g., Hadoop, Spark), Security frameworks (e.g., OAuth, JWT), Behavioral analytics platforms (to track human-AI interactions)