Associate Director - AI Solution Architect & Engineer

Description

We are seeking a highly skilled and visionary AI Architect & Engineer to join our IT Delivery Excellence team. This role leads the design, development, and deployment of AI, automation, and advanced analytics solutions that transform business outcomes, customer experience, and operational efficiency. The ideal candidate combines hands‑on engineering expertise, deep AI/ML knowledge, and strong enterprise architecture capability to drive scalable, secure, and sustainable AI delivery across the US Animal Health landscape.

As an employee of Boehringer Ingelheim, you will actively contribute to the discovery, development and delivery of our products to our patients and customers. Our global presence provides opportunity for all employees to collaborate internationally, offering visibility and opportunity to directly contribute to the companies' success. We realize that our strength and competitive advantage lie with our people. We support our employees in a number of ways to foster a healthy working environment, meaningful work, mobility, networking and work-life balance.

Our competitive compensation and benefit programs reflect Boehringer Ingelheim's high regard for our employees.

This role is based in our Duluth GA office.

This position offers a base salary typically between $170,000 and $269,000. This position may be eligible for a role specific variable or performance based bonus and or other compensation elements. For an overview of our benefits please .

• Lead design and delivery of AI/ML and generative AI solutions aligned to business goals.
• Architect scalable, secure AI systems and integrate them into enterprise platforms.
• Build prototypes, validate concepts, and drive model deployment into production.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify high-impact AI opportunities.
• Ensure AI systems follow security, compliance, and Responsible AI guidelines.
• Drive innovation, mentor teams, and support continuous improvement.
• Lead the exploration and application of novel Al algorithms and tools continuously advance the organization’s capabilities.

Core Technical Requirements

• Hands‑on experience developing and deploying AI/ML and generative AI models.
• Enterprise and integration architecture design experience.
• Cloud and platform engineering expertise.
• Experience with prototypes, PoCs, and production‑scale AI.

Business & Collaboration Requirements

• Ability to translate business challenges into AI solutions.
• Excellent technical and non‑technical communication.

Automation & Optimization

• Develop automation strategies that reduce operational complexity, increase efficiency, and enhance decision making across systems.
• Leverage Al to automate manual tasks, optimize workflows, and continuously improving operational processes.
• Continuously optimize processes through intelligent automation.

Leadership & Strategic Requirements

• Experience influencing enterprise strategy.
• Track record of leading cross‑functional teams.
• Strong strategic mindset.
• Be a thought leader in Al, keeping abreast of new trends and technologies, and ensuring the team’s capabilities remain on the cutting edge.

Additional Requirements

• Bachelor degree from an accredited institution with four-plus (4+) years IT experience
• In lieu of a degree, ten-plus (10+) years of relevant IT experience required.
• Strong initiative and teamwork.

Eligibility Requirements

• Authorized to work in the U.S.
• 18+ years old.
• Willing to undergo drug test & post‑offer physical.