RTI International

Head of Technology – AI Automation

RTI International

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: Remote • North Carolina • 🇺🇸 United States

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Lead

Tech Stack

AEMAWSAzureCloudGoogle Cloud Platform

About the role

  • Partner directly with RTI‑HS leadership to evolve platforms, data capabilities, and productized solutions that transform scientific expertise into scalable, client‑ready outcomes.
  • Lead the technology components of RFIs/RFPs/proposals and customer case studies; provide credible solutioning in sales cycles.
  • Inform commercialization—positioning, packaging, pricing, and customer acquisition strategies—and equip business development and research teams with effective collateral and demos.
  • Own the lifecycle of AI‑ and data‑enabled products and platforms—from concept and prototyping to launch, adoption, and continuous improvement.
  • Prioritize a user‑centric approach; champion UX best practices and drive adoption through iterative R&D, analytics, and measurement.
  • Develop strategic data and technology partnerships that enhance client value; coordinate internal collaborations to leverage RTI‑HS scientific expertise.
  • Oversee architecture, platform reliability, and application delivery; guide technology choices across cloud, data, and AI stacks.
  • Establish engineering standards, secure‑by‑design practices, and delivery governance to ensure quality, scalability, and compliance.
  • Build, mentor, and scale high‑performing technical teams; cultivate technical leadership and a culture of experimentation and accountability.
  • Lead change management across a multidisciplinary environment; align stakeholders and communicate progress with clarity and impact.

Requirements

  • BS in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (advanced degree preferred).
  • 10+ years in life sciences or health‑tech environments, including 5+ years leading product/platform innovation for pharmaceutical or healthcare clients.
  • 10+ years of experience in software development and technical operations, with a track record of shipping secure, reliable products.
  • Proven leadership of technology strategy and architectural evolution across cloud, data, and AI—balancing build/buy/partner decisions.
  • Hands‑on oversight of architecture, platforms, and applications using modern cloud and AI ecosystems (e.g., GCP, Azure, AWS; AEM, Veeva; data partners such as IQVIA Orchestrated Customer Engagement (OCE), Aetion, ConcertAI).
  • Demonstrated success taking digital solutions through the full lifecycle: concept, research, design, development, launch, and adoption.
  • Experience leading and scaling technical teams; strong mentoring and talent‑development capability.
  • Financial acumen: budget ownership, forecasting, and commercialization toolkits for productized services.
  • Deep understanding of regulated environments (HIPAA, GDPR, 21 CFR Part 11 where applicable) and secure development practices.
  • Exceptional communication, storytelling, and executive presence; proven stakeholder influence and cross‑functional collaboration skills.
  • Preferred: Experience integrating emerging AI/ML techniques into research workflows and client‑facing products.
  • Preferred: Background working with pharmaceutical/biotech sponsors, CROs, or consulting environments.
  • Preferred: Familiarity with HEOR, RWE, epidemiology, or patient‑centered outcomes workflows and the accompanying data assets.
Benefits
  • competitive base salary
  • generous paid time off policy
  • merit based annual increases
  • bonus opportunities
  • robust recognition program
  • competitive range of insurance plans (including health, dental, life, and short-term and long-term disability)
  • access to a retirement savings program such as a 401(k) plan
  • paid parental leave for all parents
  • financial assistance with adoption expenses or infertility treatments
  • financial reimbursement for education and developmental opportunities
  • employee assistance program
  • numerous other offerings to support a healthy work-life balance

ATS Keywords

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Hard skills
software developmenttechnical operationsproduct/platform innovationarchitecture oversightcloud ecosystemsAI ecosystemssecure development practicesdata analyticsuser experience (UX) best practicesdigital solutions lifecycle
Soft skills
leadershipmentoringstakeholder influencecross-functional collaborationcommunicationstorytellingchange managementstrategic thinkingaccountabilityteam building
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