About the role
About the job
About Us
In 2020, a group of senior technology and product experts from Google and Verily China decided to delve into the intelligent digitalization of life science clinical research. Their findings resulted in AlphaLife Sciences, a pioneer in the fusion of life sciences and AI computer science as an AI-enabled integrated clinical research platform. Our flagship product, AuroraPrime, integrates Generative AI and Large Language Models (LLMs) into a powerful AI-driven SaaS platform.
Trusted by global top MNCs, our innovations accelerate drug development and market entry. We are committed to globalizing AuroraPrime to enhance clinical trials and real-world research by leveraging cutting-edge AI, cloud computing, and big data. We help our clients achieve clinical operational efficiency, automate processes, and make smarter decisions to get their products to market faster.
We are proud partners with Microsoft's Pegasus Program, Google for Startups, and Johnson & Johnson Innovation JLABS, delivering cutting-edge solutions like Generative AI-Copiloted Medical Writing, Intelligent EDC and Data Management, and Agile Trial Management.
AlphaLife Sciences is seeking an AI Engineer Leader to drive AI innovation for new projects in clinical workflows. You will lead a small team of AI engineers, provide technical guidance, and help turn cutting-edge AI/LLM technologies into practical solutions that accelerate processes, extract insights, and support clinical innovation.
We’re looking for a hands-on, proactive technologist who is passionate about AI, curious about new technologies, and capable of mentoring junior engineers in a fast-paced startup environment.
Responsibilities
- Lead a small team of AI engineers and guide their development on project tasks.
- Design, develop, and prototype AI/LLM solutions for real-world clinical workflows.
- Collaborate closely with Product Managers and cross-functional teams to implement innovative AI solutions.
- Mentor junior engineers and support skill development and productivity.
- Stay up to date with cutting-edge AI/ML research and apply relevant advances to projects.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, AI/ML, Data Science, or a related field.
- 6+ years of software engineering experience, including 3+ years leading AI/ML initiatives, products, or teams.
- Strong programming skills in Python and at least one additional language such as Java, C++.
- Hands-on experience with Generative AI, LLMs, RAG, AI agents, model evaluation, and related AI technologies.
- Experience building, deploying, and maintaining AI systems in production environments.
- Proven ability to lead technical initiatives, drive architectural decisions, and mentor engineers.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work cross-functionally with Product, Engineering, and business stakeholders.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced startup environment with ambiguity and evolving priorities.
Nice-to-have
- Experience in clinical workflows, clinical trials, or life sciences applications.
- Data analysis, cloud development, or distributed systems experience.
- Experience deploying AI solutions in production.
AlphaLife Sciences is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. If you require a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please notify our recruiters at any stage of the process.
Please note: Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future visa sponsorship. At this time, AlphaLife Sciences is unable to sponsor visas for applicants.