AI Engineer (Hybrid)

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Job Description

This individual will be accountable for the design, development, and deployment of AI software products that meet evolving Alkermes business needs and improve business processes. They will collaborate closely with data scientists, architects, data engineers, and other experts and business stakeholders to ensure successful deployment and support of their work in production environments. The successful candidate will have a deep working knowledge of generative AI models, strong programming skills, and experience with cloud computing platforms.

This position is located in our Waltham location and will work a weekly hybrid schedule.

Responsibilities

• Collaboratively develop software solutions across data ingestion, processing, integration, preparation, user interface, and support
• Engineer programmatic data pipelines and custom applications using tools such as Python, SQL, KNIME, Snowflake, Informatica, Tableau, Git, React.JS, DBT, and others
• Utilize strong business analyst skills to effectively obtain user requirements to drive projects forward
• Follow agile methodology, SDLC, and relevant SOPs to ensure successful delivery of IT initiatives and compliance with security and regulatory requirements
• Create and distribute documentation such as functional requirements, architecture diagrams, use cases, testing documents, data flow diagrams, and project plans
• Build and foster effective relationships between business stakeholders and IT
• Oversee vendor relationships, manage license purchases/renewals, and coordinate troubleshooting
• Introduce best practices and process improvements where appropriate
• Ensure adherence to FDA computer systems validation requirements
• Manage system change controls via ITIL or GDP processes
• Lead advanced support of key systems, conduct troubleshooting, and collaborate with technical specialists
• Share learnings across the organization

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field; post-graduate degree or equivalent experience preferred
• Minimum of five (5) years’ experience in software development, preferably with AI systems, including generative models and deep learning; consulting experience is a plus
• Proficient in AWS technologies such as EC2, S3, RDS, VPC, IAM, and permissions; expert in Python/JavaScript; familiarity with OOP principles
• Strong understanding of data structures, algorithms, and software engineering principles
• Basic knowledge of database management and SQL (PostgreSQL preferred)
• Experience with CI/CD, DevOps, and tools like Gitlab
• Basic proficiency with Linux systems and network troubleshooting is preferred
• Delivery experience in the pharmaceutical industry strongly preferred
• Excellent communication skills and ability to interact with diverse groups
• Self-starter with multitasking ability and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to work a weekly hybrid schedule in Waltham

Travel Requirements

• Occasional business travel expected

About Us

Alkermes applies its deep neuroscience expertise to develop medicines for psychiatric and neurological disorders. We are committed to science, compassion, and making a real impact in patients’ lives. We foster a culture of diversity, inclusion, and belonging, and have received numerous recognitions as an employer of choice.

Alkermes is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable laws and regulations.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Engineering and Information Technology

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