Principal AI Engineer

Regeneron is founded on the belief that the right idea, combined with the right team, can lead to significant transformations. Our growing global network is dedicated to inventing, developing, and commercializing medicines that change lives for those with serious diseases. In doing so, we are pioneering innovative approaches to science, manufacturing, and commercialization, as well as redefining our understanding of health.

We are in search of a skilled Principal. AI/ML Engineer to enhance our dynamic team In the role of AI/ML Principal Engineer, you will focus on hands-on engineering and development work, driving the creation and implementation of artificial intelligence solutions within our various research and development projects. In the role you will work collaboratively with data scientists, researchers, and software engineers to design, develop, and deploy cutting-edge AI solutions, addressing a range of business challenges. You will be instrumental in building and maintaining machine learning models, crafting advanced algorithms, and ensuring the scalability and robustness of our AI systems.

A typical day might include the following:

Design, develop, and deploy AI models, algorithms, and solutions to analyze complex biological and pharmaceutical data.

Collaborate with multi-functional teams to identify AI opportunities and contribute to project goals, requirements, and work you're doing.

Create and maintain machine learning models, developing sophisticated algorithms for tasks such as image analysis, natural language processing, and predictive modeling.

Enforce to standards in AI model development, deployment, and maintenance, with a focus on performance, scalability, reliability, and regulatory compliance.

Stay abreast of the latest AI advancements, assessing their potential application and promoting innovation within the organization.

Engage with external partners to integrate modern AI technologies and tools.

Share a point of view in AI-related discussions, presenting findings and insights to stakeholders.

Implement and refine powerful machine learning models and deep learning architectures.

Optimize AI models for performance and reliability, considering computational and regulatory constraints.

Contribute to the development of AI-related procedures, standards, and guidelines within the organization.

Participate in scientific and technical discussions, communicating findings to various audiences.

Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation for AI models and systems.

Communicate sophisticated AI concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

This job might be for you if you:

Bachelor's, Master's, or Ph.D. degree in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, or a related field.

At least 7 years of experience in AI/ML engineering, preferably within the biotechnology, pharmaceutical, or healthcare industry.

Hands on experience in Building LLM's/Generative AI solutions from scratch using frameworks such as Lang Chain, LangGraph, Crew

Proficient programming skills in languages such as Python, R, or Java, and familiarity with software engineering practices.

Practical experience in developing and deploying AI model, production-grade conversational AI systems

Experience in RAG systems and knowledge base integration with LLMs

Experience in Prompt engineering and techniques for improving model performance

Experience in using cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) and their AI services.

Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate optimally with multi-functional teams.

Strong problem-solving skills and a results-driven approach.

Understanding of regulatory compliance related to AI in the biotech and pharma industries is advantageous.

Profound knowledge of machine learning algorithms, deep learning frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch), and statistical methods.

Knowledge of natural language processing techniques and tools.

Passion for keeping up-to-date with AI research and advancements.

Familiarity with Agentic AI patterns: ReAct, tool use, planning strategies, memory management, etc.

Familiarity with fine-tuning and training custom language models

Understanding of prompt testing and evaluation frameworks

Familiarity with big data technologies, such as Hadoop, Spark, or NoSQL databases.

Connect with us, so we can learn more about you, and you can learn more about our medicines. And join us in crafting the future of healthcare.

Regeneron is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or belief (or lack thereof), sex, nationality, national or ethnic origin, civil status, age, citizenship status, membership of the Traveler community, sexual orientation, disability, genetic information, familial status, marital or registered civil partnership status, pregnancy or parental status, gender identity, gender reassignment, military or veteran status, or any other protected characteristic in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application process. Please contact us to discuss any accommodations you think you may need.

Does this sound like you? Apply now to take your first step towards living the Regeneron Way We have an inclusive and diverse culture that provides comprehensive benefits, which often include (depending on location) health and wellness programs, fitness centers, equity awards, annual bonuses, and paid time off for eligible employees at all levels

Regeneron is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or belief (or lack thereof), sex, nationality, national or ethnic origin, civil status, age, citizenship status, membership of the Traveler community, sexual orientation, disability, genetic information, familial status, marital or registered civil partnership status, pregnancy or parental status, gender identity, gender reassignment, military or veteran status, or any other protected characteristic in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. The Company will also provide reasonable accommodation to the known disabilities or chronic illnesses of an otherwise qualified applicant for employment, unless the accommodation would impose undue hardship on the operation of the Company's business.

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