Director / Senior Director, Machine Learning for Biology

The role

This person will lead machine learning capabilities to answer biological questions regarding cell rejuvenation and resilience. They will set strategic direction and provide hands-on technical guidance for the Institute of Computing.

What you will do

• Co-define and steer the core technical agenda with the IoC Leadership Team.
• Build and maintain partnerships with key stakeholders and leaders across Altos.
• Lead a team of ML Scientists and Engineers.
• Provide direct technical guidance across high-impact ML programs.
• Provide technical and strategic guidance on ML project design and de-risking.
• Provide technical mentorship and support professional development.
• Grow the ML bench through training, coaching, and recruitment.
• Lead effectively in a matrixed environment to influence technical direction.
• Align priorities across IoC ML programs.

Required qualifications

• PhD in Machine Learning, Computer Science, Computational Biology, Bioinformatics, or a related quantitative field.
• Director: PhD + 10+ years experience with a proven track record.
• Director: Minimum of 4–5 years of experience in people management.
• Senior Director: PhD + 14+ years experience.
• Senior Director: 7–8+ years of people/team leadership.
• Senior Director: Demonstrable broad background driving multiple programs through multi disciplinary teams.
• Deep knowledge and understanding with common and state of the art AI/ML methods and innovations and large-scale training procedures applied to biological data modalities.
• A strong track record of leading innovative biological ML projects to success.
• Ability to think strategically and optimize for the long term while delivering with pace.
• Ability to contribute to a culture of continuous learning and technical innovation.
• Stay current with scientific and data science advancements.
• Intellectually curious with ability to decipher and prioritize AI trends.

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About the company

Altos Labs is a biotech company whose mission is to restore cell health and resilience through cell rejuvenation. Exceptional scientists and industry leaders work together to advance this shared mission.