Job Title: AI Innovation Lead - Data Science Lab Location: Remote with monthly travel to East coast Compensation: $180,000 – $250,000+ bonus About The Company We are a forward-thinking insurance and financial services organization undergoing a digital transformation. Our mission is to deliver cutting-edge solutions that enhance customer wellbeing and drive innovation through data and AI. We are committed to fostering a collaborative and inclusive environment that supports professional growth, continuous learning, and technological advancement. Job Summary We are looking for an AI Innovation Lead - Data Science Lab to manage and scale our Data Science Lab (DSL), a hub for enterprise AI innovation. This is a high-impact, strategic role focused on developing AI/ML capabilities that support business transformation and innovation. The ideal candidate is a seasoned technical leader with deep experience in machine learning, artificial intelligence, and team leadership, who thrives on tackling complex business challenges with emerging technologies. Key Responsibilities • Leadership & Strategy: Lead the DSL and set a strategic direction for enterprise innovation. Mentor a high-performing team and align AI efforts with enterprise goals. • Innovation & Research: Identify and implement emerging ML/AI technologies. Partner with academia and industry to experiment and develop novel approaches. • AI/ML Development: Drive experimentation and delivery of AI/ML solutions, particularly using LLMs and Generative AI, applied to insurance use cases. • Operational Excellence: Establish scalable, responsible frameworks for AI/ML lifecycle management. Lead tool evaluations and best practice implementation. • Collaboration & Integration: Translate business needs into AI solutions, and collaborate cross-functionally to embed ML across products and operations. Requirements: • Education: PhD with 6+ years, Master's with 8+ years, or Bachelor's with 10+ years in Computer Science, Engineering, Applied Mathematics, or related field. • Experience: • 7+ years of hands-on ML modeling and development • Leadership experience managing data science teams (4+ members) • Strong background in deep learning, LLMs, NLP, and parallel computing • Proven success driving AI initiatives in a regulated or complex enterprise environment • Skills: • Python (including PyTorch and/or TensorFlow) • Strong understanding of algorithms and scalable ML models • Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills • GPU, distributed computing, and experimentation infrastructure experience • Other: • Ability to work onsite 3 days a week at one of our key locations Preferred Qualifications: • Experience applying AI/ML to unstructured data (e.g., contracts, medical records, service logs) • Background in technology or financial services • Patent filings or published research in ML/AI • Experience with Generative AI or responsible AI frameworks Benefits: • Competitive Salary: $180,000 – $250,000 with bonus • Health and Wellness: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage; wellness incentives • Work-Life Balance: Flexible hours, hybrid work, generous PTO • Professional Development: Access to training, mentorship, and conferences; Tools & Papers initiative • Additional Perks: Collaborative culture, internal innovation forums, and community impact opportunities