Executive Director, Agentic Lab and Architecture Lead

For our client, we are seeking a Executive Director, Agentic Lab and Architecture Lead to join the team of a leader in the Pharmaceuticals & Biotech space.

This leader will define the enterprise AI architecture strategy and guide how emerging agentic capabilities are evaluated, standardized, and scaled across the organization. The role will blend deep technical architecture leadership with innovation oversight, ensuring new solutions are both production-ready and aligned with secure, compliant practices. The successful candidate will partner closely with engineering, technology, and business teams to move validated concepts from experimentation into enterprise deployment.

Location: Remote - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available

Compensation: $225,400 – $418,600 annually

Responsibilities

• Define the technical architecture and standards for enterprise agentic AI capabilities.
• Lead the innovation strategy for rapid experimentation and validation.
• Build reusable proof-of-concepts and architectural blueprints for expedited deployment.
• Collaborate with teams to transition validated prototypes into production-ready solutions.
• Incorporate Responsible AI principles and evaluate compliance within AI architectures.
• Foster technical leadership and develop talent across architecture and lab initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or advanced degree in Computer Science, AI, Engineering, or a related field.
• 12+ years designing enterprise software, AI architectures, or cloud-native systems with executive-level responsibilities.
• Expertise in LLMs, multi-agent orchestration, RAG, and cloud-native deployments.
• Proven track record in defining enterprise architectures and technical standards for secure AI deployment.
• Hands-on experience with modern software engineering practices, including CI/CD and cost optimization.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health, life, and disability benefits.
• 401(k) plan with company contributions and matching.
• Generous time-off package including vacation, personal days, and holidays.

Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification—your background could be exactly what this team needs.