Director, Applied Generative AI - San Diego, CA

Job Description ATTENTION MILITARY AFFILIATED JOB SEEKERS - Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles. The following position is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers. If you have the required skill set, education requirements, and experience, please click the submit button and follow the next steps. Challenging. Meaningful. Life-changing. Those aren’t words that are usually associated with a job. But working at Bristol Myers Squibb is anything but usual. Here, uniquely interesting work happens every day, in every department. From optimizing a production line to the latest breakthroughs in cell therapy, this is work that transforms the lives of patients, and the careers of those who do it. Bristol Myers Squibb recognizes the importance of balance and flexibility in our work environment. We offer a wide variety of competitive benefits, services and programs that provide our employees with the resources to pursue their goals, both at work and in their personal lives. RayzeBio, a Bristol Myers Squibb company, is a dynamic biotechnology company headquartered in San Diego, CA. The company is focused on improving survival of people with cancer by harnessing the power of targeted radioisotopes. RayzeBio is developing innovative drugs against targets of solid tumors. RayzeBio is seeking a highly independent and hands-on Director, Applied Generative AI to lead the company’s adoption and implementation of next-generation artificial intelligence capabilities. This role requires a self-starter who thrives with minimal oversight, proactively identifies priorities, and drives the strategy and execution for AI initiatives that deliver rapid, measurable impact. You will be expected to build and nurture internal and external relationships, orchestrate collaboration across multiple functional and supplier teams, and ensure appropriate alignment with BMS’s broader enterprise strategy. Key Responsibilities

Provide strategic and technical leadership for the identification, development, and deployment of AI, LLM, and agentic automation solutions across RayzeBio. Operate with a high degree of independence and accountability—setting priorities, making critical decisions, and delivering outcomes with minimal supervision. Lead cross-functional coordination by collaborating with all teams at RayzeBio, as well as with stakeholders at BMS. Build, maintain, and expand strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders—including enterprise partners and supplier/vendor teams. Guide and, as needed, oversee external suppliers, providing clear direction and technical guidance to secure high quality, on-time project delivery. Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, or a related field; advanced degree preferred. 10+ years of progressive experience delivering advanced AI/ML solutions, including demonstrated hands-on development, solution deployment, and cross-functional project leadership. Demonstrable experience leading the enterprise adoption and integration of generative AI or large-scale automation tools—preferably in life sciences, biotech, or healthcare. Proficiency in Python and machine learning frameworks, as well as LLM and agentic AI solutions.

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