Applied Research Manager

Are you excited about working at the forefront of applied research in an industry setting? Thomson Reuters Labs is seeking scientists with a passion for solving problems using state-of-the-art information retrieval, natural language processing and generative AI. 

  
What does Thomson Reuters Labs do? We experiment, we build, we deliver. We support the organization and our customers through applied research in informational retrieval and natural language processing. We work closely with product and domain experts to identify compelling solutions at the intersection of user need and technical feasibility. Our team is responsible for designing the next generation of search technology for Legal and Tax Professionals globally. We drive AI innovation for Thomson Reuters’ Core Research Products, including Westlaw, Practical Law, and Checkpoint. 

About the role 

In this opportunity as Applied Research Manager, you will:  

• Experiment and Develop: You will execute the entire model development lifecycle, from prototype to delivery, while applying best practices for reproducible research and well-managed software delivery. 

• Collaborate: Working on a collaborative cross-functional team, you will share information, value diverse ideas, and partner effectively with colleagues across the globe. 

• Deliver: You will be accountable for timely, well-managed deliverables. 

• Innovate: You will be empowered to try new approaches and learn new technologies. You will implement innovative ideas to solve real-world challenges. 

• Inspire: You will be a proactive communicator who is excited to share your work. You will be articulate and compelling in describing ideas to both technical and non-technical audiences.  

• Manage: Direct the efforts of a team of Applied Scientists ensuring a high-performance culture, nurturing your team’s career development and managing their performance expectations through servant leadership and active coaching. 

About you 

You're a fit for the role, Applied Research Manager, if your background includes:

Basic qualifications 

• PhD in a relevant discipline or Master’s plus a comparable level of experience 

• 8+ years hands-on experience building IR / NLP systems for commercial applications 

• Prior management experience – coaching & developing high-performing teams 

• Experience writing production code and ensuring well-managed software delivery 

• Demonstrable experience tra