Head of AI Research
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Summary
Flagship Pioneering is seeking a Head of AI Research to join their team in Cambridge, MA. The role involves leading the scientific and machine learning strategy to transform mental health paradigms using artificial intelligence.
About the Role
As the Head of AI Research, you will own the full research arc from foundational questions to deployment-level contributions. Your responsibilities include leading R&D efforts across LLM-based agents, developing methods for dynamic emotional state modeling, integrating research into product modules, overseeing the research roadmap, mentoring a team of ML scientists, and translating psychological constructs into computational architectures.
About You
Required:
- PhD in Computer Science, Computational Neuroscience, Machine Learning, Cognitive Science, or similar quantitative discipline with 5+ years of industry experience.
- Deep understanding of LLMs, transformer architectures, and agentic behavior modeling.
- Experience working with interactive systems, agent memory architectures, or simulation environments.
- Strong track record of both hands-on research and technical leadership.
- Fluent in experimental design, modeling, and ML pipeline development (e.g., PyTorch, JAX, etc.)
Preferred:
- Prior work in applied AI (e.g., product-facing ML, healthtech, behavior modeling).
Flagship Pioneering
Flagship Pioneering is a biotechnology company that invents and builds platform companies, each with the potential for multiple transformative human health and sustainability products. Since its launch in 2000, Flagship has originated and fostered more than 100 scientific ventures. The current Flagship ecosystem comprises over 40 companies, including Denali Therapeutics, Foghorn Therapeutics, Generate:Biomedicines, Inari, Indigo Agriculture, and Tessera Therapeutics.
Cambridge, MA