Principal AI ML Architect

Global Technology Organization Architecture and Standards : Within IQVIA’s Global Technology and Operations function, the Architecture & Standards organization’s mission is to enhance efficiency, speed, quality, interoperability and alignment of IQVIA’s technology by establishing the IQVIA way .

Our vision is to foster a developer-first culture that promotes collaboration across siloed software development and other technology teams.

Technical Architecture Team : The Technical Domain Architecture team consists of hands-on engineers with expertise in various technical domains.

They define and maintain IQVIA architecture standards and reference architectures, build reference implementations and provide guidance to engineering teams during the technical design committee process.

In addition, technical architects will lead agile guilds for their domain communities of practice that share technical knowledge across IQVIA’s federated engineering teams.

The Position’s Overview / Elevator Pitch : We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Principal AI / ML Architect to join our Technical Domain Architecture team within the Architecture and Standards Group of our Global Technology Organization.

The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of AI and machine learning technologies, a proven track record of designing and implementing AI / ML solutions, and the ability to lead and inspire engineering and data science teams.

As the principal AI / ML architect, you will play a crucial role in shaping IQVIA’s AI initiatives and driving innovation across our organization.

Essential Functions :

• Develop and implement standards and best practices for AI / ML model development, including data processing, feature engineering, model training, evaluation and deployment
• Lead the designs of IQVIA-wide systems such as multi-agent generative frameworks
• Contribute to the design of the Internal Developer Portal (DevIQ) related to MLOps, MLE productivity tools and the use of AI services via frameworks, libraries and tools.
• Stay updated with the latest advancements in AI and machine learning technologies, and incorporate cutting-edge techniques into IQVIA’s AI strategy
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to data science and machine learning teams, fostering a culture of continuous learning and innovation
• Lead an agile guild and conduct training sessions and workshops to enhance the organization’s knowledge of AI techniques and tools
• Ensure the ethical and responsible use of AI technologies, adhering to industry standards and regulatory requirements

Qualifications :

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in software development and architecture.
• Proven experience as an AI / ML Architect or in a similar role within a global technology organization.
• Expertise in machine learning algorithms, deep learning frameworks (e.g. TensorFlow, PyTorch) and data science tools
• Expertise with MLOps tooling (e.g. MLFlow)
• Strong understanding of data engineering and big data technologies (e.g. Hadoop, Spark)
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, R and Java
• Experience with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS) container technologies (e.g. Docker, Kubernetes)
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to think critically and creatively.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.

IQVIA is a leading global provider of advanced analytics, technology solutions and clinical research services to the life sciences industry.

We believe in pushing the boundaries of human science and data science to make the biggest impact possible to help our customers create a healthier world. Learn more at

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all, including veterans and candidates with disabilities.

IQVIA’s ability to operate and provide certain services to customers and partners necessitates IQVIA and its employees meet specific requirements regarding COVID-19 vaccination status.

The potential base pay range for this role, when annualized, is $142,800.00 - $265,200.00. The actual base pay offered may vary based on a number of factors including job-related qualifications such as knowledge, skills, education, and experience;

location; and / or schedule (full or part-time). Dependent on the position offered, incentive plans, bonuses, and / or other forms of compensation may be offered, in addition to a range of health and welfare and / or other benefits.