Sr. Director, Translational AI Research

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Would you like to join a truly international talent driven company that values Safety Ethics Quality Innovation and Employee Opportunity

The Sr. Director Translational AI Research will accelerate enterprise adoption of AI-driven decision systems across our global portfolio. Reporting to the VP Data Science & Analytics the Sr. Director will translate advanced research into scalable production-grade capabilities that materially improve how we design deliver market and service our products. The leader combines deep technical expertise with strategic clarity and enterprise influenceguiding teams aligning senior stakeholders and delivering AI systems that enhance performance at scale. The Sr. Director also develops talent strengthens governance and elevates the companys external presence in applied AI.

On a typical day you will:

• Drive a research-led innovation pipeline focused on measurable business outcomes.

• Lead a high-performing team of AI researchers data scientists and ML engineers.

• Drive enterprise AI maturity through expertise in ML optimization simulation and agentic systems.

• Foster a culture of experimentation scientific rigor and cross-functional collaboration.

• Set the technical vision standards and operating mechanisms for responsible high-integrity AI development.

• Embed governance transparency and compliance into all AI workflows.

• Align AI strategy with enterprise priorities by partnering with senior leaders across operations finance sales service and product.

• Provide deep insight into performance drivers using analytics predictive modeling and intelligence frameworks.

• Map decision workflows to ensure AI systems reflect real-world constraints and information flows.

• Model human decision behavior to reveal bottlenecks and validate operational alignment.

• Lead development of agentic models that simulate operational and commercial scenarios.

• Lead user-centered pilots to ensure trust usability and adoption readiness.

• Deliver scalable AI solutions through reusable APIs microservices and CI/CD practices.

• Ensure robust MLOps reliable deployment and continuous monitoring for long-term system performance.

• -Co-design AI solutions with customers and partners to create new value streams.

• Represent the company as a senior AI voice at conferences and industry events.

What you will need to be successful:

• Advanced degree (Ph.D. preferred) in a quantitative discipline

• 15 years in AI/ML data science or advanced analytics including 5 years leading research or engineering teams

• Proven ability to convert complex research into deployed high-impact AI systems

• Deep expertise in ML multi-objective optimization agentic AI simulation and digital twins

• Strong executive communication and cross-functional leadership capabilities

• Experience in industrial IoT building systems autonomous systems or supply-chain domains preferred

• Record of patents publications or recognized external AI leadership preferred

• Experience scaling AI platforms APIs and microservices in real-time or edge environments preferred

• Ability to travel on a quarterly basis

Additional Comments:

Given the nature of the position applicants must have authorization to work in the U.S. now and in the future without sponsorship.

What we offer:

• We offer a 401(k) plan with a generous company match and an automatic retirement contribution for your future financial security from day one of your employment you and your eligible dependents will receive comprehensive medical prescription drug dental and vision coverage.

• Enjoy three weeks of paid vacation along with paid company holidays

• We provide paid sick leave employee assistance and wellness incentive programs to support your well-being.

• Life insurance and disability coverage to protect you and your family.

• Voluntary benefits including options for legal pet home and auto insurance.

• We offer generous birth/adoption and parental leave benefits as well as adoption assistance to support growing families.

• Pursue your educational goals with our tuition reimbursement program.

• Recognize and be recognized! We celebrate service anniversaries and offer spot performance bonus opportunities to show our appreciation.

The salary range for this role is $198000 - $ may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and the range may change in the future. Pay within the salary range will be based on several factors including but not limited to relevant education qualifications certifications experience skills seniority geographic location performance and business or organizational needs.

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Otis is the worlds leading elevator and escalator manufacturing installation and service company. We move 2.4 billion people every day and maintain approximately 2.4 million customer units worldwide the industrys largest Service portfolio.

You may recognize our products in some of the worlds most famous landmarks including the Eiffel Tower Empire State Building Burj Khalifa and the Petronas Twin Towers! We are 72000 people strong including engineers digital technology experts sales and functional specialists as well as factory and field technicians all committed to meeting the diverse needs of our customers and passengers in more than 200 countries and territories worldwide. We are proud to be a diverse global team with a proven legacy of innovation that continues to be the bedrock of a fast-moving high-performance company.

When you join Otis you become part of an innovative global industry leader with a resilient business model. Youll belong to a diverse trusted and caring community where your contributions and the skills and capabilities youll gain working alongside the best and brightest keep us connected and on the cutting edge.

We provide opportunities training and resources that build leadership and capabilities in Sales Field Engineering and Major Projects and our Employee Scholar Program is a notable point of pride through which Otis sponsors colleagues to pursue degrees or certification programs.

Today our focus more than ever is on people. As a global people-powered company we put people passengers customers and colleagues at the center of everything we do. We are guided by our values that we call our Three Absolutes prioritizing Safety Ethics Quality in all that we do. If you would like to learn more about environmental social and governance (ESG) at Otis click here.

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