Senior Ai/Data Science Manager

Job Description

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Careers that Change Lives
Acquired by Medtronic – the world’s largest medical device company – in 2019, Digital Technologies is a part of the Surgical Robotics operating unit. The company was founded by two surgeons to realize the mission of bringing safe and standardized surgical care to patients around the world.

As a Senior Artificial Intelligence/Data Science Manager, you will help to design, implement, and test Machine Learning frameworks to support other engineers and researchers of the team. You will become part of a talented team exploring new concepts through fast iterative prototyping. You will collaborate as a computer vision and machine learning expert with our other machine learning engineers, platform engineers and research experts of the team.

A Day in the Life
Our computer vision/machine learning team is responsible for:
• Overseeing a team of Machine Learning/Artificial Intelligence engineers and scientists, providing mentorship, guidance, and support to foster professional growth and ensuring successful project delivery.
• Managing R&D and product projects from conception to completion by defining scope, plan, allocating resources and ensuring timely delivery and tracking risks.
• Driving continuous improvement initiatives within the team, implementing best practices and fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and excellence.
• Engaging with key stakeholders, including partners and eexecute AI strategy within the team and ensure they are aligned with overall company objectives.
• Upholding ethical standards in AI development and deployment, ensuring data security, transparency, and accountability in all AI-driven initiatives.
• Communicating effectively AI concepts, strategies, and results to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Staying updated on the latest developments in AI, machine learning, and healthcare technology through continuous learning, participation in conferences, workshops, and professional networks, and sharing knowledge with the team.

Must Haves
• A Master or PhD in, Computer Science, Mathematics, Computer Vision/Machine Learning or similar related field
• Proficiency in AI, machine learning, and medical imaging technologies
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
• The capacity to analyse complex problems, devise innovative solutions, and overcome challenges in AI development, deployment, and regulatory compliance
• The ability to provide strategic direction, inspire and motivate team members, and effectively manage projects and resources
• Proven ability of results driven application of machine learning
• Experience collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, including clinicians, engineers, regulatory experts, and business stakeholders
• Project management experience

Nice to Haves
• Experience or familiarity with regulatory processes and standards related to medical devices and software
• A track record of research publications in reputable journals or conferences in the fields of AI, machine learning, or medical computer vision
• Proven knowledge of at least one of the main deep learning frameworks (Pytorch, Tensorflow, Keras...)
• Data visualization experience would also be useful for this role
• Experience managing state-of-the-art research and research teams

We Offer
We offer a competitive salary and benefits package to all our employees:
• Flexible working environment
• Annual Incentive Plan % depending on company results
• Pension scheme and group discount on healthcare insurance
• Training possibilities via Cornerstone/Skills Lab
• Employee Assistance Program and Recognize! (our global recognition program)

Our Commitment
Our unwavering commitment to inclusion, diversity, and equity (ID&E) means zero barriers to opportunity within Medtronic and a culture where all employees belong, are respected, and feel valued for who they are and the life experiences they contribute. We know equity starts beyond our workplace, and we must play a role in addressing systemic inequities in our communities if we hope to have long-term sustainable impact. Anchored in our Mission, we continue to drive ID&E forward both to enhance the well-being of Medtronic employees and to accelerate innovation that brings our lifesaving technologies to more people in more places around the world.

About Medtronic
Bold thinking. Bolder actions. We are Medtronic.
We lead global healthcare technology and boldly attack the most challenging health problems facing humanity by searching out and finding solutions. Our Mission — to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life — unites a global team of 90,000+ passionate people. Powered by our diverse knowledge, insatiable curiosity, and desire to help all those who need it, we deliver innovative technologies that transform the lives of two people every second, every hour, every day. Expect more from us as we empower insight-driven care, experiences that put people first, and better outcomes for our world.
In everything we do, we are engineering the extraordinary.

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