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Director, Research Commercialization (AI Blackbelts)

Google

Location

Sunnyvale, CA

Type

Full-time

Posted

5/21/2026

Compensation

$307,000 - $427,000 per year

PhD with 5+ Years of Experience
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·FY 2025

Job description

The Director of Research Commercialization for AI Blackbelts at Google will lead a specialized global team focused on accelerating scientific discovery and R&D. This role bridges Google's cutting-edge research with enterprise applications, particularly in the life sciences and healthcare sectors. The director will define and execute the technical go-to-market strategy for scientific AI solutions, serving as a trusted advisor to C-level executives. The position emphasizes collaboration with external customers to integrate advanced AI models into their research and development pipelines.

Requirements

  • 15 years of experience in a technical field bridging software engineering/AI and a scientific domain.
  • 7 years of experience managing and scaling specialized engineering, research, or technical incubation teams.
  • Experience with modern machine learning and Generative AI applied to scientific data.
  • PhD in Computational Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Bioinformatics, Artificial Intelligence, or a related quantitative field is preferred.
  • Familiarity with regulatory, security, and data governance requirements in scientific and healthcare environments.

Responsibilities

  • Lead, scale, and mentor a specialized team of scientific AI co-engineers and researchers.
  • Define the strategic roadmap for the AI for science incubation practice.
  • Serve as the executive technical sponsor for major scientific and R&D accounts.
  • Collaborate with customers to integrate frontier models into their proprietary R&D pipelines.
  • Drive the technical incubation and adoption of scientific bets to achieve significant market validation.

Benefits

  • Employees at Google are often offered benefits like comprehensive health insurance, 401(k) matching, and flexible work arrangements, among other benefits.

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