Senior AI Scientist
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At IQVIA we are continuously expanding the boundaries of whats possible in clinical development through advanced analytics cutting-edge technology and deep scientific expertise. Within our Research & Development Solutions (RDS) organization we are enhancing our services with agentic systemsautonomous AI agents that can reason plan act and learnto further streamline clinical trial workflows and accelerate the delivery of new therapies. By embedding these capabilities into our service offerings for our customers and the clinical sites that we engage with to run clinical trials we not only strengthen our leadership in AI-driven clinical research but also bring life-changing treatments to patients faster and more efficiently.
Are you ready to lead and shape the future of Generative AI in life sciences As a Senior AI Scientist at IQVIA you will play a pivotal role in architecting developing and deploying cutting-edge AI/ML solutions that transform how pharmaceutical companies operate and innovate. You will work at the forefront of machine learning leading initiatives that leverage large language models (LLMs) agentic AI and advanced optimization techniques to deliver real-world impact.
Role Summary:
IQVIAs AI Scientist Group is a strategic innovation unit that delivers tailored state-of-the-art AI solutions to pharmaceutical and life sciences clients. As a Senior AI Scientist you will lead the design and execution of AI strategies drive model development and experimentation and guide both internal and external stakeholders through the implementation of scalable Generative AI solutions.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the fine-tuning distillation and deployment of LLMs for high-impact use cases in clinical research and commercial life sciences.
- Drive data engineering processes to convert structured and unstructured data into high-quality trainable datasets.
- Design and implement AI agents using IQVIAs Agentic AI framework to enable autonomous reasoning and task completion.
- Spearhead the development of proof-of-concept models and guide transition to production-ready systems.
- Stay at the forefront of advances in LLMs and generative techniques; evaluate and apply relevant methodologies such as SFT PPO and reward modeling.
- Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior scientists and engineers.
- Serve as a key technical voice in client engagementstranslating complex AI concepts into actionable business insights.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering product and domain experts to ensure AI solutions align with customer needs and compliance frameworks.
- Contribute to publication strategies and represent IQVIA at leading AI/ML conferences (e.g. NeurIPS ICML ICLR).
Qualifications:
- PhD in Computer Science Machine Learning Artificial Intelligence or a related field with a strong publication record in top-tier AI conferences.
- Extensive experience with fine-tuning/distillation of large-scale language models with hands-on expertise in SFT PPO and reward modeling.
- Deep proficiency in Python and AI/ML frameworks such as PyTorch LangChain LangGraph GraphRAG and AutoGen.
- Experience with modern vector and graph databases (e.g. ChromaDB Neo4j) and LLMOps platforms (e.g. Azure Databricks Azure OpenAI).
- Proven track record of delivering scalable AI solutions in enterprise settings preferably in life sciences.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to lead projects and consult directly with senior stakeholders.
- Experience managing multiple projects driving timelines and delivering high-quality results in fast-paced environments.
Bonus:
- Experience in deploying multi-agent frameworks and retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) pipelines.
- Familiarity with regulatory and privacy considerations in healthcare AI applications.
IQVIA is a leading global provider of clinical research services commercial insights and healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and healthcare industries. We create intelligent connections to accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments to help improve patient outcomes and population health worldwide. Learn more at
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
