Senior AI/ML Engineer

Job Description

Senior AI/ML Engineer – Vaccine R&D

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Location: Pearl River, NY (Hybrid – 2.5 days/week)

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Relocation Assistance: Available

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Kennedy Bond is partnering with a leading global biopharmaceutical company to recruit a Senior AI/ML Engineer within its Vaccine R&D organization.

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This individual will play a key role in developing and implementing an AI-ready scientific data ecosystem, enabling advanced analytics, predictive modeling, and AI-driven vaccine research.

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The position combines technical expertise with strategic leadership, offering the opportunity to influence how AI is applied across multidisciplinary research programs.

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Key Responsibilities

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• Lead the development and implementation of AI/ML and scientific data initiatives across Vaccine R&D.
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• Integrate complex biological datasets, including omics, immunological assays, sequencing, and imaging, into scalable AI-ready infrastructure.
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• Develop and implement AI/ML workflows, predictive models, and advanced analytical capabilities.
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• Collaborate with scientific and technical leaders to translate research needs into practical AI solutions.
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• Drive cross-functional initiatives, influence stakeholders, and mentor technical colleagues.
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Ideal Background

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• PhD in Computer Science, Computational Biology, Bioinformatics, Data Science, or a related field preferred.
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• Strong AI/ML expertise with experience working with complex scientific or biological datasets.
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• Experience with scientific data engineering, integration, architecture, or AI/ML platforms.
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• Demonstrated ability to lead technical initiatives from strategy through implementation.
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• Excellent communication skills and experience collaborating across multidisciplinary research teams.
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• Biotech or pharmaceutical experience preferred; vaccine-specific experience is not required.
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This is an opportunity to help shape AI strategy within a global vaccine research organization, contribute to innovative scientific programs, and take on meaningful technical and strategic ownership.

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Exceptional Director-level candidates may also be considered.

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To learn more, apply directly or contact View email address on ziprecruiter.com for a confidential discussion.