Senior Director, Agentic AI and Clinical Trial Platforms

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Senior Director, Agentic AI and Clinical Trial Platforms based in the United States.

The Senior Director, Agentic AI and Clinical Trial Platforms will lead the development and evolution of AI capabilities supporting clinical trial data and medical imaging workflows.

You will oversee multidisciplinary teams working across AI engineering, software quality assurance, imaging technology, and platform development.

The role combines strategic leadership with technical expertise in image AI, including DICOM, video, photography, PDF, and other complex media formats.

You will drive the development, deployment, testing, and continuous improvement of AI models and the underlying AI platform.

As a subject matter expert, you will influence internal engineering teams, collaborate with clients, and represent the organization at industry events.

The position offers an opportunity to identify emerging technologies and transform them into new products, efficiencies, and innovations for clinical research.

This is a high-impact leadership role for an accomplished AI professional who thrives at the intersection of technology, healthcare, and scientific innovation.

Accountabilities:

• Lead and develop multidisciplinary teams of AI engineers, software quality assurance professionals, and imaging technology specialists responsible for building and improving AI models.
• Develop, refine, and oversee AI models supporting DICOM, video, photo, PDF, and other media redaction, segmentation, interpretation, and processing applications.
• Establish effective processes for AI model development, validation, testing, deployment, and ongoing improvement.
• Create and maintain user acceptance testing (UAT) documentation and support rigorous evaluation of AI model performance.
• Assist with deploying AI models into client and organizational technology environments, ensuring solutions are reliable and fit for purpose.
• Own the ongoing maintenance, enhancement, and evolution of the AI platform.
• Collaborate with engineering teams across the organization to expand adoption of the AI platform and provide training and technical guidance.
• Serve as the primary Image AI subject matter expert for internal stakeholders and clients, providing expertise on technology, applications, and emerging capabilities.
• Represent the organization at Image AI, clinical technology, and related conferences, industry events, and professional forums.
• Research emerging AI technologies and identify opportunities that could lead to new inventions, product offerings, operational efficiencies, or competitive advantages.
• Establish and uphold departmental standards while ensuring adherence to applicable standard operating procedures, quality requirements, and organizational policies.
• Work closely with internal teams to troubleshoot issues, resolve challenges, and identify opportunities to improve processes and create additional value.
• Promote knowledge sharing, collaboration, and a team-oriented culture while supporting colleagues in achieving shared objectives.
• Maintain current technical and industry knowledge through relevant training, professional development, conferences, and other learning opportunities.
• Take on additional responsibilities and projects as needed to support organizational and departmental priorities.

Requirements:

• Master’s degree or higher in a STEM discipline or a closely related technical field.
• More than 2 years of demonstrable professional experience working in Image AI or a closely related field.
• Strong technical understanding of AI model development and applications involving medical images and other complex media formats.
• Ability to lead multidisciplinary technical teams and translate strategic objectives into clear priorities, deliverables, and outcomes.
• Strong motivational and people-leadership skills, with a demonstrated ability to build collaborative, high-performing teams.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with technical teams, leadership, clients, and external stakeholders.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple technical initiatives and priorities effectively.
• Goal-oriented approach with strong accountability, problem-solving ability, and sound professional judgment.
• Positive and professional attitude, with the ability to remain adaptable in a changing technology and clinical research environment.
• Ability to establish and enforce technical and departmental standards while following established SOPs and quality processes.
• Willingness to maintain and expand knowledge of AI, imaging technology, clinical trial technology, and related industry developments.
• Comfortable working extensively at a computer for extended periods.
• Ability to travel occasionally, with expected travel of approximately 0-10%.
• Ability to perform work involving minimal physical demands, including occasional lifting of up to approximately 10 lbs.

Benefits:

• Remote work opportunity in the United States.
• Full-time position with the opportunity to lead high-impact AI initiatives within the clinical research and life sciences sector.
• Opportunity to work with multidisciplinary teams spanning AI engineering, software quality, imaging, and technology.
• Exposure to cutting-edge AI applications involving medical imaging and clinical trial data.
• Opportunities to represent the organization at industry conferences and professional events.
• Professional development and company-sponsored training opportunities.
• Opportunity to contribute to new AI-driven products, innovations, and operational efficiencies.
• Collaborative environment focused on scientific, technological, and clinical innovation.
• Additional employment benefits and programs may be provided according to location and applicable company policies.