Senior AI Science Lead

Role

Senior AI Science Lead responsible for setting scientific direction and technical strategy for large-scale AI research programs to advance drug discovery at Lilly.

Responsibilities

• lead a team of AI scientists and engineers across computational chemistry, genomics, and related areas;
• shape AI model architectures, training paradigms, and evaluation frameworks;
• translate research into scalable, impactful capabilities;
• collaborate closely with Lilly Research Labs, engineering, and external partners like NVIDIA to accelerate scientific outcomes.

Requirements

• PhD in machine learning, computational chemistry, biology, or related field;
• 6+ years in advanced ML research with leadership experience;
• expertise in foundation models, self-supervised learning, generative AI;
• proficiency in Python and ML frameworks such as PyTorch;
• proven publication record.

Preferred

• experience in high-performance distributed AI systems, experimental biology or chemistry workflows, team mentorship, and responsible AI practices.

High-Value

leadership in large-scale AI research, foundation models, drug discovery, Silicon Valley location, hybrid work (3 onsite/2 remote).

Travel

not specified.