Job Title: Director of Engineering, AI/ML ServicesClient: GSK Location: London, United Kingdom Job Category: Other EUwork permit required: Yes Job Reference: 5099e8e966ba Job Views: 4Posted: 16.02.2025 Expiry Date: 02.04.2025 Job Description: SiteName: London The Stanley Building Posted Date: Feb 13 2025 AtGSK.ai, we envision a world where advanced applications of machinelearning and AI enable the development of novel therapies forexisting diseases and provide rapid responses to emerging diseaseswith personalized drugs. This ambitious vision requires thedevelopment of cutting-edge products and solutions in machinelearning and AI. If this excites you, we would love to chat. OurAI/ML Engineering organization supports GSK.ai product delivery bydesigning, building, and maintaining key platforms and servicesalongside our Machine Learning teams and the Onyx Platformorganization. The products we build empower researchers to leverageadvanced AI to mitigate risks in advancing drugs through thepipeline. Our UK-based team will focus on high-priority objectivesin biomedical and clinical domains, as well as advancing our LLMand Agents strategic roadmap. We seek an outstanding leader to setthe vision and strategy, execute a fit-for-purpose hiring strategy,and drive the product line end-to-end. As a Director ofEngineering, you will perform in high-visibility, rapid growthsettings. Competitive candidates will have a proven track record ofhigh-output leadership and experience shipping cloud software anddata products at scale. Experience with ML platforms is asignificant advantage. A willingness to learn about genetics andbiology is appreciated, even if prior experience in the Pharmaindustry is not required. Excellent communication, interpersonal,and organizational skills are essential, along with the ability torepresent and convey the values and principles of our AIML team.The AI/ML team is built on principles of ownership, accountability,continuous development, and collaboration. We hire for the longterm and aim to create a great workplace. Our leaders are committedto your career and development from day one. As a Director of AI/MLEngineering, you will: * Lead a software engineering teamresponsible for deploying production services and platforms. *Manage complex, multi-quarter, cross-functional projects spanningpartners and stakeholders in AI/ML, research science, andlaboratories. * Be a standard bearer for production and softwareengineering best practices within the organization. * Develop plansto meet requirements, organize a capable team, and lead and trackdelivery. * Drive an interview process to enable team growth whileadhering to diversity and inclusion requirements. * Maintain a safeand inclusive team environment in which people thrive. * Operatetransparently, communicating clearly and accurately to leadershipand the broader organization. * Develop a high-performing teamthrough coaching, feedback, and ensuring opportunities for growth.Basic Qualifications: * Graduate studies in Computer Science orequivalent experience. * Proven track record as an independentcontributor capable of end-to-end development of data-drivenproducts and services. * Advanced Python programming skills with ahistory of delivering robust software solutions. * Proficiency inGoogle Cloud Platform or similar enterprise cloud environment,including security and privacy controls, deployments, scaling,monitoring, alerting, and analytics. * 2+ years experience in atechnical lead or engineering manager role with direct reports. *4+ years of professional software development experience, includingcode standards, code review, version control, CI/CD, testing,documentation, and Agile methodologies, with the ability to mentorothers. * Proficiency with standard deep learning algorithms andmodel architecture. Preferred Qualifications: * PhD in ComputerScience. * Tech lead or management experience on large-scale AI/MLplatforms such as LLMs, feature stores, or search. * Demonstratedsuccess in shipping impactful AI/ML products in the Pharmaindustry. * Academic or industry background in genetics andbiology. Why GSK? GSK is a global biopharma company dedicated touniting science, technology, and talent to get ahead of diseasetogether. We prevent and treat diseases with vaccines andmedicines, focusing on the science of the immune system andleveraging new platform and data technologies. Our success dependson our people, and we strive to create an environment whereeveryone can thrive. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcomeall talent. We embrace an agile working culture and encourage youto explore flexible working opportunities with our hiring team.J-18808-Ljbffr