Principal Technologist

Why Mayo Clinic

Mayo Clinic is top-ranked in more specialties than any other care provider according to U.S. News & World Report. As we work together to put the needs of the patient first, we are also dedicated to our employees, investing in competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit plans (~~~/) - to take care of you and your family, now and in the future. And with continuing education and advancement opportunities at every turn, you can build a long, successful career with Mayo Clinic. You'll thrive in an environment that supports innovation, is committed to ending racism and supporting diversity, equity and inclusion, and provides the resources you need to succeed.

Responsibilities

It is an exciting time at Mayo Clinic, as we are building the most trusted generative AI and LLM-based solutions to empower our staff, improve our practice and transform healthcare. To accelerate our generative AI strategy, we are forming a cross functional team of technical experts. This team will be responsible for:

• Supporting the Generative AI Program's Request for Application (RFA) Process, its entrants and winners

• Providing temporary tiger-team efforts to accelerate key initiatives

• Expanding the organization's understanding of LLM technology through:

• Development of best practices, knowledge assets, and code examples to accelerate the efforts of others

• Execution of technical proofs of concept and exploration

• Providing consultations, presentations, and sharing of knowledge across Mayo Clinic to technical and non-technical audiences

• Providing guidance across the Generative AI program workstreams as technical experts

We are seeking a highly experienced and visionary technologist to join a team of leaders harnessing the power of Generative AI to revolutionize healthcare delivery and outcomes.

This is a senior technology leadership position. The successful candidate will be a hands-on technologist with a deep understanding of generative AI models and architectures and the full spectrum of ML Ops capabilities.

They will play a pivotal role in shaping the company's AI development and delivery strategy in strong partnership with data science leaders.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and vision for the application of generative AI in the healthcare domain.

• Provide thought leadership and champion the adoption of best practices in ML Ops to ensure efficient and scalable deployment of Generative AI models.

• Collaborate with data science teams to understand and support research in an evolving field

• Partner with data scientists to explore cutting-edge generative AI techniques and their potential applications in healthcare.

• Stay up-to-date on the latest advancements in generative AI research and development.

• Identify and evaluate new technologies, vendors, and tools supporting the overall mission of the Generative AI program.

• Develop and maintain a robust knowledge base of generative AI best practices and technical considerations.

• Communicate complex technical concepts to senior management and stakeholders in a clear and concise manner.

100% remote role; the employee must live in the U.S. Mayo Clinic will not sponsor or transfer visas for this position including F1 OPT STEM.

Occasional travel (approximately twice a quarter) required; additional travel may be necessary as dictated by business needs.

This position will accept applications until 7/15/2024. This deadline may be extended if the necessary candidate pool is not met by this date

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in information technology or related technical field plus ten years of progressive technology leadership experience required; Or, Associate's degree in information technology or related technical field plus 12 years of progressive technology leadership experience. Administrative experience must include working with corporate leadership, administrators and technology staff with demonstrated ability to partner with senior leadership. Exceptional technical acumen, business acumen and ability to simplify and communicate complex topics in business language. Experience in information technology architecture, software product development and acquisition, development and management of database systems, infrastructure and operations for data networks and computer hardware acquisition and deployment. Excellent communication and team building and collaboration skills. Demonstrated ability to develop architectural designs and provide pragmatic and effective leadership for their development and implementation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Extensive experience with generative AI models and architectures (e.g., GANs, VAEs, Transformers)

• Proven track record of leading and delivering complex technical projects.

• Strong understanding of machine learning pipelines and data engineering principles.

• Experience collaborating with data science teams in a research or product development setting.

• Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to work independently and take ownership of projects.

• Passion for the potential of AI to transform healthcare.

Exemption Status

Exempt

Compensation Detail

$156,166.40 - $226,449.60 / year

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Schedule

Full Time

Hours/Pay Period

80

Schedule Details

Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm

Weekend Schedule

As needed

International Assignment

No

Site Description

Just as our reputation has spread beyond our Minnesota roots, so have our locations. Today, our employees are located at our three major campuses in Phoenix/Scottsdale, Arizona, Jacksonville, Florida, Rochester, Minnesota, and at Mayo Clinic Health System campuses throughout Midwestern communities, and at our international locations. Each Mayo Clinic location is a special place where our employees thrive in both their work and personal lives. Learn more about what each unique Mayo Clinic campus has to offer, and where your best fit is. (~~~)

Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer

As an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer Mayo Clinic is committed to creating an inclusive environment that values the diversity of its employees and does not discriminate against any employee or candidate. Women, minorities, veterans, people from the LGBTQ communities and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply to join our teams. Reasonable accommodations to access job openings or to apply for a job are available.

Recruiter

Ted Keefe

Equal opportunity

As an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer Mayo Clinic is committed to creating an inclusive environment that values the diversity of its employees and does not discriminate against any employee or candidate. Women, minorities, veterans, people from the LGBTQ communities and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply to join our teams. Reasonable accommodations to access job openings or to apply for a job are available.