GlaxoSmithKline
Job title:
Director, Generative AI
Company
GlaxoSmithKline
Job description
Given the increased focus on large-language models, prompt engineering, and generative AI, we are looking for a director to lead our newly formed Generative AI team. You will be working in our new GSK HQ, super centrally in London (https://www.gsk.com/en-gb/media/press-releases/gsk-announces-new-global-headquarters-in-central-london/).We are looking for a people leader with experience in delivering solutions using large language to join our team of experts in artificial intelligence. As Director, you will drive our overall Generative AI strategy and Roadmap. Ensuring we keep on par with the innovation in closed and open models and AI agents. As making Generative AI solutions is a very software development heavy, we expect the candidate to have strong experience leading development of complex AI solutions into production using cloud technologies of Google, Microsoft, and Databricks. The technical team, mostly still to be hired, will be truly global with people in the US, Europe and Asia.Job Purpose:Develop a new global team of Generative AI specialists to deliver actual business value throughout GSK Global Supply Chain! Ideally you, or the team you supervised, shipped a complex generative AI solution that combines complex source systems, structured/unstructured/graph/vector stores/graph/RAG, and end-user UX. Bonus points for having established a proper LLMops and Responsible AI practice around these solutions. You also drive the team to adhere to modern agile software delivery standards. You will need to use budget and internal resources effectively to deliver on GSC aggressive Gen AI ambitions.Overall, we expect the candidate to drive:– Developing our Generative AI platform roadmap and managing our solution space– Manage the budget of capabilities and solutions– Hire and develop Generative AI talent globally– Be-aware on the research and development in the field– Support buy vs build discussions– Educate technical and business leaders on the potential of Generative AI.– Co-create with the business appropriate use-cases that will benefit from Generative AI.– Create technical standards and blueprint for Generative AI scenarios.– Strong software development standards using Devops/LLMops.Business process areas in scope:– Supply chain– Manufacturing– CMC– QualityKey Responsibilities:– Hire and Develop a global Generative AI team – Define strategy for Generative AI team and manage budget for platform as well solutions building– Identify opportunities to apply the latest advancements in Large Language Models (LLMs) and Gen AI standards– Lead internal and external developers to deliver on the Generative AI platform roadmap.– Stakeholder management with customers, tech, and vendors to ensure timely delivery of Gen AIsolutions.– Collaborate with other AI teams to intake requirements as well with central Architecture teams to align Generative AI platform approvals.– Drive a strong engineer/software culture to deliver scalable platform & solutions.– Educate the organization both from IT and the business perspectives on Generative AI– Demonstrate a combination of business focus, strong analytical and problem-solving skills and programming knowledge to be able to quickly cycle hypothesis through the discovery phase of the project and excellent written and communications skills to report back the findings in a clear, structured manner.Minimum Requirements:– A higher degree (PhD preferred) in Engineering, Statistics, Data Science, Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, Physics, Bioinformatics or related quantitative field – Experience managing, attracting, and developing technical talent– Understanding of LLMs fine-tuning and/or training lifecycle (LLMops).– Experience writing and presenting papers, documentation, and presentations to explain workIf you have a disability and require assistance during the course of the selection process, you will have the opportunity to let us know what specific assistance you require in order to make suitable arrangements.Why GSK?Uniting science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together.GSK is a global biopharma company with a special purpose – to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together – so we can positively impact the health of billions of people and deliver stronger, more sustainable shareholder returns – as an organisation where people can thrive. We prevent and treat disease with vaccines, specialty and general medicines. We focus on the science of the immune system and the use of new platform and data technologies, investing in four core therapeutic areas (infectious diseases, HIV, respiratory/ immunology and oncology).Our success absolutely depends on our people. While getting ahead of disease together is about our ambition for patients and shareholders, it’s also about making GSK a place where people can thrive. We want GSK to be a place where people feel inspired, encouraged and challenged to be the best they can be. A place where they can be themselves – feeling welcome, valued, and included. Where they can keep growing and look after their wellbeing. So, if you share our ambition, join us at this exciting moment in our journey to get Ahead Together.Important notice to Employment businesses/ AgenciesGSK does not accept referrals from employment businesses and/or employment agencies in respect of the vacancies posted on this site. All employment businesses/agencies are required to contact GSK’s commercial and general procurement/human resources department to obtain prior written authorization before referring any candidates to GSK. The obtaining of prior written authorization is a condition precedent to any agreement (verbal or written) between the employment business/ agency and GSK. In the absence of such written authorization being obtained any actions undertaken by the employment business/agency shall be deemed to have been performed without the consent or contractual agreement of GSK. GSK shall therefore not be liable for any fees arising from such actions or any fees arising from any referrals by employment businesses/agencies in respect of the vacancies posted on this site.
Expected salary
Location
Waver, Waals Brabant
Job date
Fri, 08 Nov 2024 07:14:30 GMT
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