Hollister Incorporated · 4 months ago
Lead Applied AI Engineer
Libertyville, IL
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$140K/yr - $200K/yr
8+ years expHollister Incorporated is an independent, employee-owned company that develops, manufactures, and markets healthcare products worldwide. They are seeking a strategic and hands-on Lead Applied AI Engineer to guide the development and delivery of innovative AI solutions that align with enterprise goals, focusing on scalable AI implementations and collaboration with business and IT stakeholders.
Health CareManufacturing
Responsibilities
Lead the design, development, and deployment of scalable AI/ML and Agentic AI solutions that align with enterprise strategy and deliver measurable business impact
Guide cross-functional teams through complex AI initiatives, ensuring alignment with business objectives and technical feasibility
Architect and operationalize advanced AI models—including LLMs, SLMs, multi-modal models, and traditional ML—using Python and cloud-native platforms such as Azure AI
Build and integrate intelligent agents using frameworks like LangChain and Semantic Kernel into enterprise platforms, driving automation and insight generation
Apply MLOps best practices to ensure robust, secure, and compliant deployment pipelines using Azure Machine Learning and Azure DevOps
Serve as a technical advisor to business stakeholders, translating strategic goals into actionable AI solutions and roadmaps
Mentor junior engineers and contribute to the development of AI governance, standards, and best practices across the organization
Evaluate and implement emerging GenAI tools and frameworks, fostering innovation and continuous improvement in Hollister’s AI capabilities
Ensure AI systems adhere to privacy, security, and regulatory standards including PHI, PII, GDPR, and HIPAA
Collaborate with global teams and enterprise systems (e.g., Power BI, Microsoft Fabric, SAP Datasphere) to integrate AI solutions that enhance decision-making and operational efficiency
Lead collaboration across global, cross-functional teams using modern communication and development tools (e.g., Microsoft Teams, Azure DevOps, GitHub, SharePoint), ensuring alignment and execution of strategic AI initiatives
Act as a thought leader in AI innovation, proactively integrating insights from cutting-edge research, industry trends, and emerging technologies to shape Hollister’s AI strategy
Mentor and guide junior engineers and peers, fostering technical growth and promoting best practices in AI development and deployment
Navigate ambiguity with confidence, making informed decisions and driving innovative solutions that address complex business challenges
Champion the use of cloud-native platforms and collaborative development environments to prototype, iterate, and deliver enterprise-grade AI solutions
Represent Hollister in internal and external forums as a subject matter expert in AI, contributing to the company’s reputation for innovation and excellence
Travel domestically and internationally as needed to support strategic workshops, stakeholder engagement, and project delivery
Qualification
Required
8–12 minimum overall experience is required
Experience leading complex AI/ML initiatives across multiple functions, with a proven ability to guide teams, influence strategy, and deliver enterprise-scale solutions
Experience driving innovation, and contributing to the development of functional or cross-functional strategies
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field
8 years of experience delivering production-ready AI/ML applications, with demonstrated leadership in cross-functional project environments
Advanced proficiency in Python and ML libraries (e.g., scikit-learn, PyTorch, TensorFlow), with expertise in building and optimizing AI models
Deep experience with Azure AI/ML tools, including Azure ML, Azure OpenAI, and Azure DevOps; familiarity with other hyperscaler platforms is a plus
Proven ability to design and implement intelligent agents using frameworks such as LangChain, Semantic Kernel, or similar
Expertise in building ML pipelines, integrating APIs, and working with vector databases and retrieval-augmented generation (RAG)
Strong understanding of MLOps, containerization (Docker), and CI/CD practices in cloud environments
Knowledge of data governance, privacy, and regulatory compliance in AI implementations, including GDPR and HIPAA
Ability to translate ambiguous business problems into scalable technical solutions through experimentation and strategic planning
Must be fluent in English, both written and verbally
Preferred
Experience in MedTech, medical devices, or regulated healthcare technology is strongly preferred, especially in roles requiring compliance with data privacy and security standards (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA)
Master's degree preferred
One or more of the following is recommended but not required: Azure AI Engineer Associate, Azure Data Scientist Associate, AWS Certified Machine Learning, GCP Cloud Professional Machine Learning Engineer
Familiarity with Microsoft Fabric, OneLake, and Power BI integrations
Experience with SAP data platforms like BW, S/4HANA, or Datasphere
Benefits
Paid time off programs
Peer-to-peer recognition
Health and life insurance
Wellness programs and incentives
Generous retirement savings
Medical
Prescription
Dental
Vision
Spending/savings accounts
Disability
Company paid (parental and caregiver) leaves
Statutory leaves/disability programs
Accident
Life
Wellbeing
Education assistance
Adoption assistance
Voluntary benefit programs
Auto-enrollment
ROTH
Vesting
Eligible participants “safe harbor” matching contributions
11 paid holidays
Paid vacation based on length of service and exempt/non-exempt status
Sick days based on statutory requirements and/or exempt/non-exempt status
Education assistance
Adoption assistance benefit programs
Company
Hollister Incorporated
Hollister Incorporated is an independent, employee-owned company that develops, manufactures, and markets healthcare products and services worldwide.
1001-5000 employees
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President and COO
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