Our client a global healthcare technology organisation is seeking a Principal AI Data Scientist to drive cutting-edge innovation across generative AI, agentic systems, and natural language understanding.This is a rare opportunity to join a newly evolving healthcare technology environment with strong backing, ambitious growth plans, and a deep legacy of innovation across data, materials, and clinical science.You will play a pivotal role in shaping next-generation AI solutions that improve patient outcomes, enhance clinical decision-making, and transform healthcare operations globally.The RoleAs a senior technical leader and hands-on innovator, you will design and deliver advanced AI models and architectures that power intelligent healthcare applications. You will work at the intersection of research and real-world deployment, ensuring solutions are reliable, explainable, and compliant within regulated healthcare environments.This position offers strong technical ownership, cross-functional collaboration, and the opportunity to influence enterprise AI strategy.Key ResponsibilitiesInnovation & Advanced AI ResearchDesign and prototype next-generation AI models for autonomous and agent-based healthcare systemsAdvance natural language understanding across clinical, operational, and administrative datasetsExplore new approaches in reasoning, decision intelligence, and multimodal AIEvaluate emerging technologies and integrate state-of-the-art methods into scalable solutionsApplied AI Development (Healthcare Focus)Fine-tune and optimise large language models for healthcare terminology, compliance, and ethical useBuild AI pipelines to process structured and unstructured healthcare data (FHIR, HL7, clinical notes, claims)Develop domain-specific AI architectures supporting clinical decision-making, revenue cycle optimisation, and patient engagementEnsure all models are explainable, responsible, and aligned with healthcare standards and regulationsTechnical Leadership & CollaborationServe as the subject matter expert for generative, agentic, and applied AI across projectsMentor and support AI scientists and engineers through code reviews, research guidance, and technical workshopsDrive internal knowledge-sharing on emerging AI frameworks, tools, and best practicesPartner closely with engineering teams to transition research innovations into production-ready systemsAI Governance, Quality & DeploymentEstablish robust model evaluation frameworks for accuracy, fairness, reliability, and performanceEnsure adherence to healthcare data privacy, security, and regulatory requirementsSupport secure, scalable deployment of AI solutions within cloud and production environmentsRequired Experience & SkillsMSc or PhD in Computer Science, AI, Machine Learning, or related discipline5+ years' experience delivering AI/ML solutions in production environmentsStrong programming skills in Python (R beneficial)Expertise in Generative AI, LLMs, and transformer architecturesHands-on experience with frameworks such as PyTorch, TensorFlow, Hugging Face, LangChain, and RAG systemsExperience with autonomous/agentic AI systems and reasoning frameworksProven application of AI within healthcare or life sciencesFamiliarity with AWS/cloud platforms and MLOps practicesWhy Apply?Work on high-impact AI transforming global healthcare deliveryLead innovation in generative and agentic AI within a regulated, real-world settingCollaborate with world-class scientists, engineers, and healthcare expertsHybrid Dublin-based role with strong career progression and technical ownershipOpportunity to shape the AI strategy of a rapidly evolving healthcare technology organisationIf you are interested in a confidential discussion about this position contact Gillian Nicholson