Manager of Machine Learning Research Science, SmarterDx

• Proven ability to lead and manage high-performing teams of machine learning researchers, fostering their growth and delivering impactful results
• Deep technical expertise in modern machine learning architectures and training methodologies (e.g., transformers, FlashAttention, SFT, LoRA)
• Extensive experience designing, implementing, and deploying state-of-the-art ML solutions in frameworks such as PyTorch or JAX, including proficiency with multi-GPU training for large-scale model development
• Strong track record of high-quality research, demonstrated through first-author publications in top-tier conferences or journals
• Ability to define and execute a research agenda that aligns with business objectives and drives innovation
• Ph.D. or Master’s degree (with 7+ years experience) in Computer Science, Biomedical Informatics, Mathematics, Electrical Engineering, or a related field with a focus on AI/ML
• Exceptional communication and collaboration skills, as evidenced by technical presentations, published papers, or leadership in cross-functional teams

Desirable

• As a Manager of Machine Learning Research Science, you will lead and mentor a team of highly skilled machine learning research scientists, driving SmarterDx’s most ambitious AI initiatives
• Our role will focus on fostering innovation, setting strategic research priorities, and ensuring your team’s work aligns with the company's mission and business goals
• Collaborating closely with clinical, engineering, and product teams, you will oversee the development, deployment, and evaluation of state-of-the-art machine learning solutions that address high-impact challenges in healthcare AI
• You will act as both a technical and strategic leader, shaping the MLRS team’s roadmap, guiding research methodologies, and ensuring high-quality execution of long-term, high-risk, high-reward projects
• In addition, you’ll contribute to SmarterDx’s position as a thought leader in AI/ML through publications, presentations, and external engagement
• Manage and mentor a team of machine learning research scientists, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and technical excellence
• Conduct regular 1:1s and team meetings to provide guidance, feedback, and support for team members' career growth
• Define and execute the MLRS team’s research roadmap, prioritizing long-term, high-impact projects aligned with SmarterDx’s AI vision
• Oversee the design, development, and rigorous evaluation of innovative machine learning algorithms, ensuring high-quality research outputs
• Partner with cross-functional teams across data science, engineering and product to ensure seamless integration of research outputs into production systems
• Lead hiring efforts to grow the MLRS team with top-tier talent
• Publish research findings in top-tier conferences and journals, and represent SmarterDx at conferences and industry events
• Stay up-to-date and share insights on emerging AI/ML trends, influencing the broader research community and internal strategy