AI Engineer / Senior AI Engineer

Job Description Blue Matter is a rapidly growing management consultancy focused on the biopharmaceutical industry. We partner with clients to help them achieve commercial success across the lifecycle of their products, portfolios, and organizations.Blue Matter is hiring for the Technology and Operations Practice within the Blue Matter Insights Team. Our Technology & Operations practice integrates strategy, data, and AI to deliver scalable, technology-enabled solutions for BioPharma Clients. The practice has developed a category-defining platform called Twine™— an AI-first customer intelligence platform purpose-built for life sciences that is already seeing strong traction in the market. The successful candidate will play a direct role in shaping, enhancing, and scaling Twine as a core capability within our portfolio.As an AI Engineer / Senior AI Engineer, you will work across Blue Matter as a technical expert in AI and emerging technologies, playing a key role in designing, building, and deploying AI-powered solutions for both internal teams and clients. You will be at the forefront of integrating APIs, building proof-of-concepts (POCs), developing internal applications, and creating client-facing tools and services. This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about staying current with the rapidly evolving AI landscape and eager to apply cutting-edge techniques to solve real-world problems in life sciences.Primary ResponsibilitiesAs a key member of cross-functional client-facing teams, develop and execute project plans to support initiatives that include, but are not limited to:Design, develop, and deploy AI/ML solutions and Generative AI applications to support commercial data and analytics for life sciences companiesIntegrate third-party AI APIs (e.g., OpenAI, Anthropic, Google Gemini, Hugging Face) into internal and client-facing applications to deliver intelligent, scalable solutionsBuild proof-of-concepts (POCs) and rapid prototypes to demonstrate the value of AI-driven approaches for product launch analytics, drug discovery, patient analytics, and data operationsDevelop and maintain internal tools and applications that streamline workflows, automate operational processes, and enhance team productivity using AIBuild client-facing tools and services that leverage AI to deliver actionable insights, interactive dashboards, and intelligent recommendationsUtilize cloud-service providers (e.g., AWS, Azure, or GCP) including services such as S3, EC2, Lambda, Azure OpenAI, and SageMaker to build and deploy scalable AI solutionsCollaborate with onshore/offshore teams to ensure timely, high-quality deliverables, providing technical guidance and code reviewsDesign and implement data pipelines and ETL processes to support AI model training, fine-tuning, and inference workflowsInvestigate and evaluate emerging AI frameworks, tools, and models to continuously improve the team’s AI capabilities and stay ahead of industry developmentsContribute to Blue Matter’s Internal platform rollout and other AI-powered product initiatives in client environmentsAddress client questions, gather requirements, and deliver AI-powered solutions aligned with business goalsEnsure project success through effective collaboration and meeting deadlines using agile delivery modelStay current with the latest advancements in AI/ML, LLMs, prompt engineering, RAG, agents, and related technologies, and evangelize best practices across the organizationDesired Experience and SkillsHands-on experience building AI/ML applications, including working with LLMs, Generative AI, and NLP frameworksStrong proficiency in Python and experience with AI/ML libraries and frameworks (e.g., LangChain, LlamaIndex, Hugging Face Transformers, PyTorch, TensorFlow)Proven experience integrating AI APIs (e.g., OpenAI, Anthropic, Google Vertex AI, Azure OpenAI) into production-grade applicationsExperience building and deploying internal tools and applications (e.g., using Streamlit, Gradio, Flask, FastAPI, or React)Ability to build client-facing tools and services that are reliable, user-friendly, and production-readyExpertise in building proof-of-concepts (POCs) and rapid prototypes to validate AI-driven solutionsExperienced with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and servicesProficient in API development (RESTful/GraphQL) and version control (e.g., Git)Expertise in SQL, Python, and databasesFamiliar with data pipeline tools (e.g., Airflow, dbt) and data warehouse technologies (e.g., Snowflake, Redshift, Databricks)Knowledge of prompt engineering, RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation), fine-tuning, and AI agent frameworksStrong knowledge of AI safety, responsible AI practices, and model evaluation techniquesKnowledge of US pharma datasets and healthcare concepts is a plusStrong problem-solving, communication, and client-facing skillsProficient in Agile/Scrum and project management tools (e.g., JIRA, Smartsheet)Genuine passion and curiosity for ongoing AI development, with a demonstrated habit of learning and experimenting with new AI tools, models, and techniquesExcellent communication and presentation skills (internal and client facing)Preferred QualificationsAdvanced degree(s) (PhD, MD, MBA, or MS) in Computer Science, AI/ML, Data Science, or a related field4+ years of AI/ML engineering experience (AI Engineer) or 6+ years (Senior AI Engineer), including client-facing roles experienceDemonstrated ability to integrate business and industry knowledge in developing creative AI solutionsActive contributions to open-source AI projects, personal AI projects, or published research in AI/MLPassion for Generative AI and its applications in life sciences and healthcareCompensation:Base salary range: $100,000 - $150,000 per year. xaygatp Generous incentive compensation structure.Read on to find out what you will need to succeed in this position, including skills, qualifications, and experience.Benefits Package:401k - generous employer match with immediate vesting and financial planning resourcesComprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage options effective day 1 of employmentFlexible spending account (FSA) or Health Savings Account (HSA)Company paid insurances including Short- and Long-Term Disability and Life insurance as well as additional voluntary optionsPaid parental leave for all new parentsHealth & Wellness Benefit (e.g., gym memberships; $1000 reimbursement annually)Employee Assistance ProgramGenerous paid time off including vacation, sick days, floating and company holidaysBlue Matter is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against otherwise qualified applicants on the basis of race, color, religion, ancestry, age (40 and over), sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), national origin, disability, marital status, parental status, genetic information, political affiliation, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.Powered by JazzHRYFln9UxC3u