Director, AI Research and Analysis
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full-time
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Location Type: Remote
Location: Remote • California, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United States
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💰 $124,000 - $190,850 per year
Job Level
Lead
Tech Stack
AWSAzureCloudGoogle Cloud PlatformNeo4jPython
About the role
- Establish and lead an AI Lab function focused on research and experimentation
- Identify and evaluate emerging AI technologies, methodologies, and trends
- Build and manage a small, high-performing team of technologists and developers
- Develop a structured process for research, experimentation, and evaluation of new technologies
- Monitor industry trends by cultivating relationships with academic institutions, research organizations, innovative startups, and industry thought leaders
- Represent Cencora at AI conferences, forums, and partnerships
- Collaborate with stakeholders across the organization
- Develop metrics and KPIs to measure the success of research initiatives
- Ensure all research and experimentation is conducted in a secure manner
- Advocate for the adoption of emerging technologies and methodologies within Cencora’s AI organization
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, or a related field
- Advanced degree (Master’s or PhD) preferred
- 10+ years of combined experience across AI research, applied machine learning, and data-driven innovation
- At least 5 years leading high-impact, cross-disciplinary teams
- Proven track record of leading research and innovation initiatives
- Comprehensive knowledge of the entire AI spectrum including ML, generative, agentic, computer vision, and edge AI
- Strong knowledge of AI/ML tooling (Python, R, ML models, Azure AI Foundry)
- Working knowledge of cloud platform configuration and development (Azure, AWS, GCP)
- Demonstrated expertise in modern data stacks (Vector databases, Databricks, Neo4j)
- Experience with experimentation frameworks, prototyping, and agile development methodologies
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental care
- Vision care
- Paid parental leave
- Paid caregiver leave
- Backup dependent care
- Adoption assistance
- Infertility coverage
- Behavioral health solutions
- Professional development resources
- Mentorship programs
- Employee resource groups
- Volunteer activities
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
AI researchapplied machine learningdata-driven innovationmachine learninggenerative AIagentic AIcomputer visionedge AIPythonR
Soft skills
leadershipteam managementcollaborationcommunicationrelationship buildingadvocacymetrics developmentKPI measurement
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in Computer ScienceBachelor’s degree in Artificial IntelligenceBachelor’s degree in Data ScienceMaster’s degreePhD