Director, MedTech Technology AI​/DS Platforms, Innovation

Job Description

We are searching for top talent for the Director, Med Tech Technology AI/DS Platforms, Innovation. This position can be based in Raritan, NJ;
West Chester, PA; or Mumbai, India. Remote candidates in CA, NJ, and PA may be considered on a case‑by‑case basis if approved by the company.

The Director AI & DS Platforms, Innovation will own the build, delivery, and operationalization of a secure, compliant, and scalable AI platform and AI product ecosystem that enables Med Tech business units to deliver measurable, high‑impact AI & DS solutions. This role operates within a federated model: business units own outcomes and use cases while the enterprise platform provides reusable capabilities, governance, drives AI literacy and operational rigor to scale AI responsibly.

• Build and deliver the Med Tech AI platform vision, roadmap, and operating model, ensuring alignment with strategic priorities.
• Develop core capabilities in AI/ML, Generative AI, MLOps, and system integration.
• Ensure platform architecture and operations align with security, privacy, and healthcare regulations.
• Transform key business goals into scalable AI solutions, partnering with business leaders for impact.
• Accelerate value with standardized frameworks, templates, and repeatable components.
• Identify and operationalize platform services needed for multiple use cases to drive standardization and reuse.
• Lead platform financial management, optimize costs and performance, and align investments with business outcomes.
• Implement Fin Ops practices for efficient AI workload management and deliver visibility on costs and value.
• Contribute towards enterprise AI governance, lead Responsible AI implementation, and ensure compliant innovation.
• Advise leadership on AI strategy, risks, and opportunities, and apply product management practices to platform services.
• Build and lead a high‑performing, distributed team, developing technical and business skills in AI, data, and platform.
• Develop a culture of innovation, inclusion, accountability, continuous learning, and drive AI literacy.

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 15+ years of progressive IT experience with substantial responsibility for Data & Analytics and platform delivery in regulated industries (life sciences, Med Tech, or similar).
• Demonstrated hands‑on and strategic expertise with cloud platforms (Azure and AWS) and modern data platform architectures (data Lakehouse/warehouse, feature stores, streaming, APIs).
• Consistent track record leading large‑scale, enterprise transformation programs and delivering production‑grade platform products (MLOps, data engineering, integration).
• Strong understanding of regulatory, privacy, security, and commercial compliance considerations relevant to medical technology and healthcare.
• Experience leading and developing high‑performing, geographically distributed, cross‑functional teams.
• Excellent partner management, executive communication, collaboration, and critical thinking skills; proven track record to influence in a matrixed organization.
• Outcomes‑focused mindset with strong organizational change, problem solving, and continuous improvement orientation.

Preferred:

• Cross‑functional experience partnering across Commercial, R&D, and Supply Chain functions.
• Familiarity with Generative AI, model governance, Responsible AI practices, and production MLOps.
• Experience with Fin Ops, cloud cost optimization, and vendor management for large platform estates.
• Prior experience in Med Tech, medical devices, pharmaceuticals, or life sciences.

This position may require up to 20% domestic and international travel.

The anticipated base pay range for this position is: $ - $.

• Vacation – 120 hours per calendar year
• Sick time – 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Colorado – 48 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington – 56 hours per calendar year
• Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays – 13 days per calendar year
• Work, Personal and Family Time – up to 40 hours…