Manager - Internal R&D

Overview

G42 is a technology holding group and a global leader in creating visionary artificial intelligence for a better tomorrow. Born in Abu Dhabi and operating worldwide across industries, G42 is on a mission to build the Intelligence Grid for the AI-native societies of today and tomorrow. From molecular biology to space exploration and everything in between, G42 realizes exponential possibilities today.

The G42 AI Function sits at the center of the group’s AI agenda, shaping enterprise-wide AI strategy, priority use cases, partnerships, and investments. It plays a key role in defining where and how G42 builds, partners, or acquires AI capabilities, while ensuring alignment with national priorities, responsible AI principles, and global best practices. Within this function, the AI Strategy & Partnerships team works closely with senior leadership, operating companies, and external partners to design and execute G42’s AI growth strategy, structure strategic partnerships, support ecosystem development, and drive cross-group initiatives that scale AI impact across the organization.

• Track AI research initiatives across OpCos using defined processes and templates.
• Maintain accurate records of project scope, status, milestones, dependencies, and risks.
• Ensure inputs from OpCo AI teams are complete, timely, and structured.
• Surface inconsistencies, delays, or gaps in execution.

• Maintain the unified AI R&D pipeline and roadmap.
• Update progress, changes in scope, and maturity levels of initiatives.
• Support preparation of consolidated views for planning and review forums.

• Support preparation of materials for AI R&D reviews and steering committees.
• Coordinate collection of inputs, agendas, and follow-up actions.
• Document outcomes and track execution of agreed actions.

• Ensure consistent documentation of research activities and outputs.
• Support teams in preparing research summaries, experiment records, and evaluations.
• Maintain centralized records of research outputs and references.

• Support adoption of agreed tools, models, and research methods.
• Track usage of shared research assets and components.
• Identify practical issues encountered during execution and feed them back into coordination processes.

• Identify opportunities for collaboration based on observed overlap or complementary work.
• Support information sharing between teams as directed.
• Assist with coordination tasks assigned by the Senior Manager.

• Actively conduct AI research alongside coordination responsibilities.
• Lead or co-lead assigned research tasks, modules, or sub-projects.
• Design and run experiments, train and evaluate models, and analyze results.
• Implement research prototypes and reusable components.
• Engage with relevant AI research literature and apply it to ongoing work.
• Produce concrete research outputs such as code, models, evaluations, and technical documentation.

• Master’s degree preferred in AI, Machine Learning, Computer Science, or related field.
• 5–7 years experience in AI research or advanced applied AI roles.
• Demonstrated experience building, training, and evaluating AI models.
• Experience supporting or contributing to multi-team AI initiatives.

• Strong execution-oriented mindset.
• Technically hands-on and detail-focused.
• Comfortable balancing research delivery with coordination tasks.
• Able to work effectively with researchers and engineers across teams.
• Reliable, structured, and disciplined in follow-through.

• A forward-looking, inclusive workplace built on innovation and collaboration.
• Hybrid work flexibility and meaningful growth through structured development and high-impact AI projects.
• Competitive compensation with performance incentives and comprehensive health coverage.
• Lifestyle perks designed for your life in the UAE including medical support, wellbeing initiatives, and access to exclusive partner discounts.