AI Research & Development Director

About Us: 

We are a team of physicians, healthcare executives, data scientists, and Tech experts committed to empowering anyone, anywhere with the insights they need to make well-informed healthcare decisions. Through the combined power of AI and big data, we have created the first all-in-one solution that provides our users with everything they need to know about medical professionals and facilities. RYTE transforms the comprehensive data we collect on millions of healthcare providers and medical experts worldwide into knowledge that helps individuals and organizations navigate healthcare systems. Headquartered in Toronto (Canada) and having operations in Canada, France, Kazakhstan, and the Philippines, you will join a truly international, multi-cultural, and dynamic workforce driven toward building something unique and that affects Life and Healthcare on a global scale. For more information about Us, please connect with us at www.ryte.ai. 

We are seeking an AI leader and innovative thinker to join the senior leadership team to have a significant impact on the Healthcare Analytics sector. 

This is a full-time management position (CDI) in France (Paris). 

The Position: Artificial Intelligence R&D Director. 

The Role: 

As part of the senior management team, you will lead a team of AI engineers, architects and data scientists located in multiple countries to perform research and development on AI solutions related to Healthcare Analytics linking with the universities and Global AI Organizations. 

Responsibilities: 

• Developing, executing, and continuously improving comprehensive plans for research and development working closely with the AI team and Ryte partners on a Global scale. 
• Establishing a culture of innovation in the company by promoting innovation in all matters related to AI.   
• Building and executing an AI/ML roadmap for our HealthCare Analytics platform 
• Identifying opportunities to apply the latest advancements in Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence to build, test, and validate predictive models leading a team of data scientists. 
• Providing first-class machine learning and strategic input to projects and ongoing operations; leading thinking and strategic planning for design, implementation, and direction of AI/ML initiatives and able to get business leaders excited based on the ability to drive business impact using AI/ML strategies. 
• Driving internal awareness and strategy for adoption of emerging machine learning methodologies through the execution of an effective communication plan. 
• Effectively partnering with Data Engineering, Data scientists and data stewardship to help drive the execution of a successful data strategy. 
• Creating algorithms to extract information from large, multiparametric global data sets. 
• Deploying algorithms to production to identify actionable insights from large data sets. 
• Comparing results from various methodologies and recommending best techniques to stakeholders. 
• Designing, developing, and implementing analytical solutions using various commercial and open-source tools such as Python, R, TensorFlow. 
• Developing and embedding automated processes for predictive model validation, deployment, and implementation. 
• Providing analytics leadership and direction to the AI Engineering team as it designs, builds, and deploys new digital capabilities across RYTE’s  Healthcare Product line of business. 
• Working closely with RYTE businesses to ensure that the insights created from the AI/ML models are effectively translated into action that creates business impact. 
• Building and maintaining an effective and impactful external network to drive the continued evolution in RYTE’s AI/ML competencies through learning and partnering. 
• Preparing AI Patents and Publications with the senior leadership, partners, and the AI teams 
• Establishing affiliations with Global organizations such as the World Artificial Intelligence Organization (WAIO), World Health organization (WHO), the Association for the Advancement of Artificial Intelligence (AAAI), the eurai.org, EurAI or European Association for Artificial Intelligence.   
• Apply R&D methodologies in ontologies and knowledge graphs for AI in the Health care industry.  

Requirements

Requirements and Qualifications: 

• Master of Science degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related discipline  
• Minimum 7-10 years relevant experience  
• Proven record of accomplishment demonstrating the ability to work with business and digital teams, to understand the key strategy, design relevant and effective AI/ML/predictive models that deliver significant business impact. 
• A degree in Engineering, Statistics, Data Science, Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, or related quantitative field. 
• Expert understanding of a programming language such as Python, C/C++ or R. 
• Experience with at least one Deep Learning framework such as TensorFlow, Keras, Azure ML Studio, or PyTorch. 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, and in taking people along so that they are excited to do something w/ the output of the analytical – which eventually creates impact for RYTE’s customers and its business. 
• A self-starter who is self-motivated, disciplined, self-assured, performance driven and passionate about digital, AI, ML and data and its role in transforming businesses. 
• Confident and self-aware with excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.  
• Strong leadership with the ability to articulate and inspire staff, and the rest of the group, to pursue specific goals and targets aggressively. 
• A record of accomplishment in managing innovation, developing, and applying creative solutions to business problems, anticipating situations and needs, and finding flexible answers to new situations. 

Benefits

Featured Benefits: 

• We provide Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance.  
• Flexible Personal Time off (PTO).  
• Fix + Bonus   
• Flexible remote work policy.  

We would like to thank all Applicants for their interest in this position. Please note that only Applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Ryte Corp. is an equal opportunity employer. If selected for an interview, please advise our Human Resources team if you require accommodation during the interview and assessment process. We will work with Applicants to accommodate all accessibility needs