M1M1 — Manager (Team Lead)

Manager I

Focuses on execution and team management, leading the design, development, and deployment of AI and machine learning solutions to address key R&D challenges.

What this level means

Front-line people manager of a single team; owns delivery, coaching, and execution.

Scope
A single team
Autonomy
Manages within established goals
Complexity
Day-to-day delivery and people issues
Impact
Team output and health
Decision rights
Owns team execution, hiring input, performance
Leadership
Direct people management of one team
Typical experience
3–6 yrs

What you'd do

  • Lead the design, development, and deployment of AI and machine learning solutions
  • Make architectural and technology stack decisions for AI systems
  • Manage a team of AI/ML engineers, data scientists, and analysts
  • Design AI solutions.
  • Develop machine learning models.
  • Deploy AI systems.
  • Manage project timelines.
  • Mentor team members.

Skills, knowledge & tools

  • AI system design
  • Machine learning deployment
  • Team leadership
  • Technical architecture
  • Project management
  • Data analysis
  • Problem-solving
  • Communication
  • AI/ML algorithms
  • Technology stack architecture
  • Team management principles
  • Data science methodologies
  • R&D processes
  • Biotech applications
  • Software development lifecycle
  • Innovation in AI
  • AI/ML Solution Development
  • Technical Leadership & Architecture
  • Team Management & Mentorship

What good looks like

  • 5+ years of total work experience in data science/AI
  • Deep knowledge of machine learning algorithms
  • Master’s or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, or a related STEM field

Common titles

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What it pays

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