Vice President - AI Center Of Excellence

As the Chief AI Strategist and Architect for Clarivate, you will be instrumental in shaping the future of our AI strategy and leading our AI governance cross functional team. Your role will encompass influencing and guiding the design and implementation of cutting-edge AI solutions that support our three customer-facing segments and internal operations. This dynamic position presents a unique opportunity to drive innovation and foster business growth through strategic partnerships both internally and externally. You will be pivotal in scaling and securing advanced technologies while overseeing the selection, development, and deployment of AI solutions. Your expertise will be paramount in crafting a blueprint for AI-driven success, ensuring that our organization remains at the forefront of innovation in our products while maintaining best practices and navigating these new technologies through pragmatic governance.

About You - experience, education, skills, and accomplishments

• Bachelor's or master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Machine Learning, or related fields

• Minimum 10 years of AI Architecture, AI Engineering, Technology Strategy, or similar disciplines, with a focus on collaboration within large-scale engineering teams to design cost-effective technology solutions

• Minimum 10 years of experience working with enterprise customers, providing engineering, infrastructure, and technical guidance

• Minimum 10 years in a technical role delivering projects in Data Analytics, Machine Learning, Cloud Computing Platforms, and Service-oriented architecture, with a preference for Large Language Model (LLM) technology

• Exceptional communication skills to articulate complex AI concepts to non-technical audiences and deliver compelling presentations to large groups

• Experience in establishing and leading enterprise-wide AI Governance body

It would be great if you also have . . .

• Knowledge of regulatory requirements and industry standards related to AI

• Ability to identify and mitigate risks associated with AI service deployment

• Expertise in popular AI frameworks and libraries such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, or scikit-learn/sklearn

• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) for AI development and deployment

• Established executive relationships with hyper-scaler cloud providers and leading AI companies

• Exposure to big data technologies such as Spark, AI, Data Science, Data Engineering, Hadoop, Cassandra, etc.

• Proficiency in AI/ML technologies including deep learning, reinforcement learning, natural language processing, and computer vision

Technical Requirements

• Proficiency in Programming Languages: Demonstrated proficiency in programming languages commonly used in AI and machine learning, such as Python, R, or Java

• AI Frameworks and Libraries: Experience with popular AI frameworks and libraries, including TensorFlow, PyTorch, scikit-learn, Keras, or Apache MXNet

• Machine Learning Techniques: In-depth understanding of various machine learning techniques, including supervised and unsupervised learning, deep learning, reinforcement learning, and natural language processing

• Cloud Computing Platforms: Familiarity with cloud platforms such as Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud Platform (GCP) for AI development, deployment, and scaling

• Big Data Technologies: Experience with big data technologies and tools such as Apache Spark, Hadoop, Apache Cassandra, and distributed computing frameworks for handling large-scale datasets

• Data Engineering: Knowledge of data engineering principles and best practices for data acquisition, transformation, storage, and retrieval in AI applications

• AI Governance and Compliance: Understanding of regulatory requirements, industry standards, and best practices related to AI governance, ethics, privacy, and security

• Software Development Lifecycle: Experience with the software development lifecycle (SDLC) and agile methodologies for managing AI projects from inception to deployment

• Quantitative Analysis Skills: Strong quantitative analysis skills and the ability to analyze complex datasets, identify patterns, and derive actionable insights to inform decision-making

• Continuous Learning and Innovation: Demonstrated commitment to continuous learning and staying updated on the latest advancements in AI technologies, techniques, and methodologies

What will you be doing in this role?

• Strategic Development and Implementation: Develop and execute strategies for AI technologies and solutions across Clarivate

• AI Expertise: Utilize deep understanding of AI technologies, algorithms, and frameworks to deliver and broker effective AI services across the segments and for internal operations

• Collaboration and Stakeholder Engagement: Work closely with cross-functional teams and business partners to identify opportunities and assist with strategies for AI application and implementation

• Architectural Design: Create and maintain robust AI architecture using leading technology frameworks, ensuring adaptability, efficiencies and cost effectiveness now and in the future

• Regulatory Compliance: Build and scale governing standards, cost optimization, platform optimization, and audit trails for generative AI architecture

• Governance: Lead the AI governance committee overseeing the ethical and responsible development, deployment, and use of artificial intelligence within an organization through a framework of policies, standards, and guidelines that govern the use of AI, ensuring that AI applications align with legal regulations and ethical norms.

About the Team

The IT Services team is a shared services organization within Clarivate, dedicated to providing enabling services for the company and its customers. Committed to high-quality service delivery and innovation, we continuously seek to improve our offerings and provide innovative solutions to meet the evolving needs of our customers. Proud to support Clarivate's mission of advancing innovation and protecting intellectual property, our team of experts ensures that our customers receive the best possible service

Hours of Work

This is a full-time position, primarily working core business hours in your time zone, with flexibility to adjust to various global time zones as needed. This is a hybrid position, requiring office presence 2-3 days a week or more as the business dictates.

Clarivate is an Equal Opportunity Employer Vets/Minorities/Women/Disabled