Sr. Director, Translational AI Research

Date Posted:

2026-01-27

Country:

United States of America

Location:

OT999: 1CP - Farmington, CT One Carrier Place, Farmington, CT, 06032 USA

Would you like to join a truly international, talent driven company that values Safety, Ethics, Quality, Innovation and Employee Opportunity?

The Sr. Director, Translational AI Research will accelerate enterprise adoption of AI-driven decision systems across our global portfolio. Reporting to the VP, Data Science & Analytics, the Sr. Director will translate advanced research into scalable, production-grade capabilities that materially improve how we design, deliver, market, and service our products. The leader combines deep technical expertise with strategic clarity and enterprise influence—guiding teams, aligning senior stakeholders, and delivering AI systems that enhance performance at scale. The Sr. Director also develops talent, strengthens governance, and elevates the company’s external presence in applied AI.

On a typical day you will:

• Drive a research-led innovation pipeline focused on measurable business outcomes.

• Lead a high-performing team of AI researchers, data scientists, and ML engineers.

• Drive enterprise AI maturity through expertise in ML, optimization, simulation, and agentic systems.

• Foster a culture of experimentation, scientific rigor, and cross-functional collaboration.

• Set the technical vision, standards, and operating mechanisms for responsible, high-integrity AI development.

• Embed governance, transparency, and compliance into all AI workflows.

• Align AI strategy with enterprise priorities by partnering with senior leaders across operations, finance, sales, service, and product.

• Provide deep insight into performance drivers using analytics, predictive modeling, and intelligence frameworks.

• Map decision workflows to ensure AI systems reflect real-world constraints and information flows.

• Model human decision behavior to reveal bottlenecks and validate operational alignment.

• Lead development of agentic models that simulate operational and commercial scenarios.

• Lead user-centered pilots to ensure trust, usability, and adoption readiness.

• Deliver scalable AI solutions through reusable APIs, microservices, and CI/CD practices.

• Ensure robust MLOps, reliable deployment, and continuous monitoring for long-term system performance.

• -Co-design AI solutions with customers and partners to create new value streams.

• Represent the company as a senior AI voice at conferences and industry events.

What you will need to be successful:

• Advanced degree (Ph.D. preferred) in a quantitative discipline

• 15+ years in AI/ML, data science, or advanced analytics, including 5+ years leading research or engineering teams

• Proven ability to convert complex research into deployed, high-impact AI systems

• Deep expertise in ML, multi-objective optimization, agentic AI, simulation, and digital twins

• Strong executive communication and cross-functional leadership capabilities

• Experience in industrial, IoT, building systems, autonomous systems, or supply-chain domains preferred

• Record of patents, publications, or recognized external AI leadership preferred

• Experience scaling AI platforms, APIs, and microservices in real-time or edge environments preferred

• Ability to travel on a quarterly basis

Additional Comments:

Given the nature of the position, applicants must have authorization to work in the U.S. now and in the future without sponsorship.

What we offer:

• We offer a 401(k) plan with a generous company match and an automatic retirement contribution for your future financial security from day one of your employment, you and your eligible dependents will receive comprehensive medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage. 

• Enjoy three weeks of paid vacation, along with paid company holidays 

• We provide paid sick leave, employee assistance, and wellness incentive programs to support your well-being. 

• Life insurance and disability coverage to protect you and your family. 

•  Voluntary benefits, including options for legal, pet, home, and auto insurance. 

• We offer generous birth/adoption and parental leave benefits, as well as adoption assistance, to support growing families. 

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