Director, AI Authoring Platform

Job Description

• Strategic Leadership - Develop and execute a strategic vision for AI Authoring Platforms, aligning vendor product capabilities and internally developed solutions with Vertex's overall goals and objectives.
• Platform Roadmaps - Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, business engagement, and business subject matter experts to define and prioritize platform roadmaps.
• Platform Management - Oversee the design, development, and deployment of AI-powered authoring tools and platform to ensure alignment with capability, usability, scalability, reliability, and budget goals.
• Technical Innovation - Continuously drive the integration of advanced AI technologies with technology management best practices to enhance the overall AI platform. Build and maintain relationships with industry partners and technology providers to drive innovation.
• Team Leadership - Leverage a matrixed delivery model to source internal and external delivery and support talent. Set clear goals, provide regular feedback, and ensure the team is equipped with the resources and support needed to succeed.
• Stakeholder Communication - Represent the AI Authoring Platforms team in executive meetings, providing updates on progress, capabilities, metrics, challenges, and opportunities.
• Monitoring and Optimization - Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the success and impact of the AI authoring platforms. Continuously evaluate and optimize platform performance, ensuring it meets or exceeds user expectations.

• Proven track record of successfully leading the development, implementation, launch, and support of enterprise AI-driven products or platforms.
• Strong leadership and team management skills, with experience building and leading internal, external, and matrixed teams.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Strategic thinker with a results-driven mindset and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Advanced understanding of AI technologies, frameworks, models, and tools
• Technical expertise in architecting generative AI solutions including large language models and retrieval-augmented generation with a focus on automating complex data-driven document workflows.
• Knowledge of building and/or deploying scalable global solutions on cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).
• Experience with AI Governance, validation, and compliance (GxP) within a regulated industry.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python.
• Understanding of regulatory document authoring processes in life sciences strongly preferred.
• Life sciences experience strongly preferred.

• 10+ years of experience in technology leadership roles, with a focus on AI, machine learning, engineering, or technical platform management
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, or a related field (Ph.D. preferred).

Pay Range:

Disclosure Statement:

Flex Designation:

Flex Eligibility Status:

In this Remote-Eligible role, you can choose to be designated as: 
1.    Remote: work remotely five days per week and come into the office on occasion – you’re always welcome on-site; or select 
2.    Hybrid: work remotely up to two days per week; or select
3.    On-Site: work five days per week on-site with ad hoc flexibility.

Note: The Flex status for this position is subject to Vertex’s Policy on Flex @ Vertex Program and may be changed at any time. 

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Company Information

Vertex is a global biotechnology company that invests in scientific innovation.

Vertex is committed to equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to a person's race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, or any characteristic protected under applicable law. Vertex is an E-Verify Employer in the United States. Vertex will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities, in accordance with applicable law.

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