Industry: Global Artificial Intelligence & Advanced Computing Innovation
Executive Leadership Level | Reports to: Chief Technology Officer
Location: Remote – United States
About the Organization
We are a globally recognized artificial intelligence and advanced computing enterprise developing large-scale foundation models, distributed AI systems, next-generation neural architectures, and applied machine learning platforms powering enterprise, government, healthcare, defense-adjacent, and financial ecosystems.
Our research division operates at the frontier of generative AI, autonomous systems, AI safety, high-performance computing, and emerging quantum-adjacent technologies. With significant long-term investment in compute infrastructure, research partnerships, and intellectual property development, we are scaling one of the most advanced AI research organizations in the world.
As regulatory expectations, global competition, and commercialization velocity increase, we are seeking a visionary Head of Research to define and lead enterprise-wide scientific direction, fully remote within the United States.
This is not a lab management position. This is a national-level innovation leadership mandate.
Job Function
The Head of Research will architect and execute a long-horizon research strategy across foundational AI, applied machine learning, model safety, and computational innovation domains. The role balances breakthrough discovery with commercialization alignment, IP strategy, and enterprise competitiveness.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Define a multi-year U.S.-based research roadmap aligned with enterprise AI strategy
- Lead distributed research teams across the United States
- Oversee development of next-generation foundation models and AI architectures
- Guide applied research initiatives transitioning into product pipelines
- Establish AI safety, governance, and responsible innovation standards
- Drive high-impact publications, patents, and research visibility
- Manage large-scale compute resource allocation and research budgeting
- Develop partnerships with U.S. universities, federal research programs, and innovation hubs
- Mentor senior research scientists and cultivate elite research talent
- Align intellectual property strategy with commercialization goals
- Present research strategy and progress to the executive leadership and the Board
Strategic Support
- Advise CTO and CEO on emerging AI and computational breakthroughs
- Strengthen enterprise positioning as a U.S.-based AI innovation leader
- Support federal and enterprise research collaborations
- Contribute to M&A due diligence related to research capabilities
- Align research initiatives with regulatory expectations in the United States
- Guide long-term enterprise innovation investment strategy
Job Qualifications and Requirements
- 15+ years of progressive research leadership experience
- 8+ years leading large-scale AI or advanced computing research teams
- Proven record of high-impact publications and innovation leadership
- Deep expertise in machine learning, distributed systems, or advanced computational sciences
- Experience managing distributed remote research organizations
- Strong understanding of AI ethics, safety, and governance frameworks
- Demonstrated ability to connect research discovery with commercialization
- PhD in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Computational Sciences, or related field required
Personal Capabilities and Qualifications
- Visionary scientific leadership with execution discipline
- Strong executive presence and technical communication skills
- Ability to lead high-performance remote teams
- Intellectual rigor balanced with strategic focus
- Resilience in competitive AI innovation environments
- Strong collaboration skills across engineering and product organizations
- High integrity and governance orientation
Working Conditions
- Fully remote within the United States
- Periodic travel for research summits, executive meetings, and academic collaboration (10–20%)
- High-accountability environment tied to innovation outcomes
- Cross-functional collaboration across distributed teams
- Executive-level reporting visibility
Compensation & Benefits
Total Executive Compensation Package: $240,000 – $388,000 USD
Executive Compensation Includes:
- Competitive base salary within stated range
- Performance-based annual incentive aligned with research milestones
- Long-term equity participation and executive incentive plans
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage
- 401(k) with employer contribution
- Remote work flexibility and home office support
- Research funding resources and innovation grants
- Generous PTO and executive leave structure
Why Join Us
- Lead frontier AI research from anywhere within the United States
- Influence national-level innovation in artificial intelligence
- Partner with world-class technologists and research institutions
- Competitive executive compensation aligned with impact
- Opportunity to shape the future of advanced AI systems
