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Senior AI Scientist

🇺🇸 United States

Management

Python

Azure

Machine Learning

Design

Large Language Models

Data Science

Analyst

$108,000.00 - $270,000.00

Senior AI Scientist

from 🇺🇸 United States

$108,000.00 - $270,000.00

Senior AI Scientist

đź“ŤLocation: USA (Remote)
🏢Department: R&DS (Research & Development Solutions)
đź“„Employment Type: Full-Time
🏢Company: IQVIA Inc.

Overview

Join IQVIA’s AI Scientist Group and shape the future of Generative AI in life sciences. As aSenior AI Scientist, you will lead the design and delivery of cutting-edge AI/ML solutions that transform clinical research and commercial operations. This role offers the opportunity to work with advanced technologies—including large language models (LLMs), agentic AI, and optimization techniques—while driving meaningful impact across the healthcare ecosystem.

Role Summary

The AI Scientist Group is a strategic innovation unit delivering state-of-the-art AI solutions to pharmaceutical and life sciences clients. In this role, you will lead AI strategy, drive model development, and guide the deployment of scalable, enterprise-grade Generative AI applications. You will partner closely with cross-functional teams and client stakeholders to translate complex AI capabilities into real-world, business-driven outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead thefine-tuning, distillation, and deployment of large language models (LLMs) for high-impact use cases across clinical and commercial domains
  • Drivedata engineering and curation processes to transform structured and unstructured data into high-quality training datasets
  • Design and implementagentic AI systems using modern frameworks to enable autonomous reasoning and task execution
  • Developproof-of-concept solutions and guide their transition into scalable, production-ready systems
  • Evaluate and apply advanced Generative AI methods, includingSFT, PPO, DPO, and reward modeling
  • Providetechnical leadership and mentorship to junior scientists and engineers
  • Act as atrusted technical advisor in client engagements, translating AI concepts into actionable insights
  • Collaborate cross-functionally withengineering, product, and domain experts to ensure alignment with client needs and regulatory requirements
  • Contribute tothought leadership, including publications and participation in leading AI/ML conferences (e.g., NeurIPS, ICML, ICLR)

Qualifications

  • PhD in Computer Science, Machine Learning, AI, or related field with a strong publication record in top-tier conferences
  • Proven experience infine-tuning and optimizing large-scale language models
  • Strong programming expertise inPython and experience with agentic AI frameworks (e.g., LangChain, LangGraph ecosystem)
  • Hands-on experience withvector databases, knowledge graphs, and cloud platforms (preferably Azure)
  • Demonstrated success deliveringscalable AI/ML solutions in enterprise environments (life sciences experience preferred)
  • Strongcommunication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence senior leaders
  • Proven ability tomanage multiple projects, prioritize effectively, and deliver in fast-paced environments

Why Join IQVIA

  • Work oncutting-edge AI innovations that directly impact patient outcomes and healthcare delivery
  • Be part of aglobal leader in healthcare analytics and data science
  • Collaborate withworld-class experts in AI, data science, and life sciences
  • Access continuouslearning, development, and research opportunities
  • Contribute to a mission of advancinghealthcare through intelligent, connected insights

IQVIA is a leading global provider of clinical research services, commercial insights and healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and healthcare industries. We create intelligent connections to accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments to help improve patient outcomes and population health worldwide. Learn more at https://jobs.iqvia.com

IQVIA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by applicable law.https://jobs.iqvia.com/eoe

IQVIA is committed to integrity in our hiring process and maintains a zero tolerance policy for candidate fraud. All information and credentials submitted in your application must be truthful and complete. Any false statements, misrepresentations, or material omissions during the recruitment process will result in immediate disqualification of your application, or termination of employment if discovered later, in accordance with applicable law. We appreciate your honesty and professionalism.

The potential base pay range for this role, when annualized, is $108,000.00 - $270,000.00. The actual base pay offered may vary based on a number of factors including job-related qualifications such as knowledge, skills, education, and experience; location; and/or schedule (full or part-time). Dependent on the position offered, incentive plans, bonuses, and/or other forms of compensation may be offered, in addition to a range of health and welfare and/or other benefits.
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