Senior AI/ML Engineer – Vaccine R&DLocation: Pearl River, NY (Hybrid – 2.5 days/week)
Relocation Assistance: Available
Kennedy Bond is partnering with a leading global biopharmaceutical company to recruit a Senior AI/ML Engineer within its Vaccine R&D organization. This individual will play a key role in developing and implementing an AI-ready scientific data ecosystem, enabling advanced analytics, predictive modeling, and AI-driven vaccine research. The position combines technical expertise with strategic leadership, offering the opportunity to influence how AI is applied across multidisciplinary research programs.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead the development and implementation of AI/ML and scientific data initiatives across Vaccine R&D.Integrate complex biological datasets, including omics, immunological assays, sequencing, and imaging, into scalable AI-ready infrastructure.
Develop and implement AI/ML workflows, predictive models, and advanced analytical capabilities.
Collaborate with scientific and technical leaders to translate research needs into practical AI solutions.
Drive cross-functional initiatives, influence stakeholders, and mentor technical colleagues.
Ideal Background:
PhD in Computer Science, Computational Biology, Bioinformatics, Data Science, or a related field preferred.
Strong AI/ML expertise with experience working with complex scientific or biological datasets.
Experience with scientific data engineering, integration, architecture, or AI/ML platforms.
Demonstrated ability to lead technical initiatives from strategy through implementation.
Excellent communication skills and experience collaborating across multidisciplinary research teams.
Biotech or pharmaceutical experience preferred; vaccine-specific experience is not required.
This is an opportunity to help shape AI strategy within a global vaccine research organization, contribute to innovative scientific programs, and take on meaningful technical and strategic ownership.
Exceptional Director-level candidates may also be considered.
To learn more, apply directly or contact s.viall@kennedybond.com for a confidential discussion.
