Vice President, Head of AI Greater Verona, Italy Area + 1 more

The Company is seeking a Vice President, Head of AI to lead its AI Accelerator, a key function in the in silico and AI domain. The successful candidate will be responsible for transforming proprietary discovery data and models into predictive AI-driven workflows that are integral to the drug discovery process. This role demands a senior technical leader with a strong background in machine learning and deep learning, particularly in the context of drug discovery and life sciences. The VP, Head of AI will set the technical vision and roadmap for AI in drug discovery, make strategic decisions about the AI stack, and ensure the delivery of high-quality predictive models and AI-generated hypotheses. They will also be tasked with establishing and maintaining model governance, and converting AI models into reusable IP. The role requires a hands-on approach to AI, including expertise in various AI techniques and a proven track record of their application in a commercial or scientific setting. Candidates for this role at the company should have a M.Sc or PhD in a relevant field and a substantial background in AI and machine learning, particularly within the biotech, pharma, CRO, or similar discovery environments. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical authority in AI, with the ability to lead and develop a senior AI team, and a proven ability to drive AI initiatives with significant impact. Excellent communication skills, commercial awareness, and the ability to operate in a complex, high-impact environment are essential. The role also requires a leader who can consolidate and integrate AI capabilities across the organization and who is adept at making decisions in a diverse and international setting.

Hiring Company

Cyprotex