Sr. Manager, Artificial Intelligence v Brno, Česko

Thermo Fisher Scientific seeks a Senior Manager of Artificial Intelligence to lead AI strategy development and execution across Materials Science R&D within the Electron Microscopy business. This role involves building an AI team, translating emerging technologies into customer value, and establishing AI as a core R&D capability across multiple product lines.

Responsibilities

• Define, own and execute a scalable AI strategy aligned with business priorities across Materials Science R&D
• Build and lead a small team of AI specialists focused on strategic, cross-product AI initiatives
• Translate AI opportunities into technical priorities, roadmaps and capabilities delivering measurable customer value
• Establish common AI approaches and architectures across Electron Microscopy and analytical product portfolio
• Collaborate with senior R&D leaders, engineering, product management and platform teams to drive alignment and execution

Requirements

• Strong understanding of modern AI/ML technologies, architectures, and emerging trends including generative and agentic AI
• Proven experience defining technology direction, setting priorities, and executing complex strategies
• Executive-level communication skills to convey technical concepts and recommendations to senior leaders
• Track record leading and developing highly capable technical teams
• Cross-functional collaboration experience navigating technical and business priorities
• Experience in scientific instrumentation, advanced technology products, or complex R&D environments preferred