About the job
Why Weave Exists
At Weave, we are dedicated to revolutionizing the capture, transformation, and communication of therapeutic knowledge throughout the drug development process. Our mission is to empower human experts with advanced AI tools, ensuring that new medications reach patients swiftly, safely, and cost-effectively.
The Weave Platform enhances regulatory workflows by seamlessly integrating AI into every stage of the process. Collaborating with our clients, we are crafting the ultimate AI workbench for the entire therapeutic lifecycle.
The Role & Your Mission
We invite applications for the position of Director of Applied Artificial Intelligence, where you will spearhead our Applied AI team at Weave. You will be responsible for guiding your team, fostering a positive work environment, planning long-term architectural initiatives, and ensuring a high standard of excellence. You will make pivotal decisions regarding AI architecture and personnel management, driving architectural direction and roadmap implementation while supporting the technical and personal growth of your team. This role reports directly to the Head of Engineering.
The Applied AI team's mission is to deepen our understanding of large language models (LLMs) and their derivatives (such as agents and retrieval-augmented generation) to develop, assess, and deploy AI features that are valuable, controllable, and trustworthy within the Weave platform.
Technical leaders at Weave are expected to maintain hands-on involvement, whether through troubleshooting, reviewing pull requests, or engaging in constructive technical discussions. We believe that effective management of technical teams requires staying technically adept while allowing your team the space to excel. You will be the leader that scientists and engineers can depend on; you are technical, you approach problems with enthusiasm, and you clear obstacles for your team.
