Ai Developer, Dcri

School of Medicine

Established in 1930, Duke University School of Medicine is the youngest of the nation's top medical schools. Ranked sixth among medical schools in the nation, the School takes pride in being an inclusive community of outstanding learners, investigators, clinicians, and staff where interdisciplinary collaboration is embraced and great ideas accelerate translation of fundamental scientific discoveries to improve human health locally and around the globe. Composed of more than 2,600 faculty physicians and researchers, nearly 2,000 students, and more than 6,200 staff, the Duke University School of Medicine along with the Duke University School of Nursing, and Duke University Health System comprise Duke Health, a world-class academic medical center. The Health System encompasses Duke University Hospital, Duke Regional Hospital, Duke Raleigh Hospital, Duke Health Integrated Practice, Duke Primary Care, Duke Home Care and Hospice, Duke Health and Wellness, and multiple affiliations.

 

 

Position Summary

The Sr. Analyst, IT – AI Developer is a passionate AI evangelist and hands-on doer. They will be responsible for designing, developing, and implementing AI solutions to support DCRI’s operations and initiatives. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for AI applications, developing AI-based solutions, and integrating those solutions into existing systems and processes to enhance research capabilities and outcomes.

 

 

** NOTE: This position may have an opportunity to work remotely.  All Duke University and Duke Health remote workers must reside in one of the following states or districts:  Arizona; California; Florida; Georgia; Hawaii; Illinois; Maryland; Massachusetts; Montana; New Jersey; New York; North Carolina; Pennsylvania; South Carolina; Tennessee; Texas; Virginia or Washington, DC., Washington (State), Connecticut, Indiana, Michigan, Maine, Ohio and New Hampshire.

 

 

 

Primary Job Responsibilities

• Utilizes data expertise, business and clinical knowledge and technical skills to deliver AI solutions that help solve business and clinical trial operational challenges 
• Analyzes, builds, tests, deploys and maintains AI-specific tools and applications
• Generates frameworks and rubrics to assess the effectiveness of AI solutions and applications and their impact on the organization
• Ensures AI systems and related infrastructure are maintained and released in a manner that comports with regulatory compliance, ethical standards & security policies
• Troubleshoots concerns and responds to inquiries from AI application users in a timely fashion
• Promotes AI application awareness and familiarity via authoring guidance documents and providing system overviews & demonstrations
• Accountable for adherence and compliance with all IT Operations policies, procedures, BSAs, SLAs, SOPs, WIs and related documentation as applicable to assigned solutions
• Translates stakeholder requirements into functional and non-functional requirements of AI systems
• Informs the development of the DCRI’s AI strategy and helps inform this strategy based on understanding of the domain

• Collaborate with researchers and IT teams to identify opportunities for AI applications
• Implements AI solutions and integrate them into existing systems
• Monitors and maintains AI systems to ensure optimal performance and accuracy
• Conducts data analysis and provides insights to support research objectives
• Stays updated with the latest advancements in AI and machine learning technologies, and advise on areas where the DCRI should prioritize its focus

• Other responsibilities as assigned

• Acts as a mentor to less experienced staff

 

 

Education and Experience

BA or BS in computer science, data science, mathematics or an Information Technology-related field and 5 or more years of related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience in the healthcare or clinical research industry is a plus.

 

 

 

Skills, Training and Certifications

• Experience working with large language models (LLMs), machine learning (ML) algorithms, and frameworks.
• Significant experience with AI platforms such as Microsoft Azure AI Foundry or similar.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, R, Java, SQL or other scripting languages.
• Experience in model design, development, validation, deployment and monitoring in production environment.
• Experience with MLOps and CI/CD pipeline is preferred.
• Familiarity with data cleaning, manipulation and analysis techniques.
• Basic understanding of the regulatory landscape regarding AI-enabled medical devices and use of AI in clinical trials.
• Experience with privacy, security and safety considerations regarding the use of AI.
• Knowledgeable of the technical limitations of AI, as well as factors of trust, transparency and bias.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Strong desire to understand the organization's mission, goals and objectives.
• Ability to communicate ideas and solutions to non-technical people.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality with sensitive customer and internal information.
• Highly self-motivated and directed.

 

 

 

 

Minimum Qualifications

 

 

 

Duke is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer committed toproviding employment opportunity without regard to an indiv idual's age,color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identit y, geneticinformation, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orie ntation,or veteran status.

 

Duke aspires to create a c ommunity built on collaboration,innovation, creativity, and belonging. O ur collective success depends onthe robust exchange of ideas—an exchange that is best when the richdiversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, a nd experiences flourishes.To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of thecommunity feel secure and welcome, that the contribut ions of allindividuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members ofour community have a responsibility to uphold these values.

 

Essential Physical Job Functions: Certain jobs at Duke University andDuke University Health System may include essential job f unctions thatrequire specific physical and/or mental abilities. Addition alinformation and provision for requests for reasonable accommodation wi llbe provided by each hiring department.

 

 

 

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Refer to Job Description

 

Duke is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status.

 

Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas—an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.

 

Essential Physical Job Functions: Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essentialjob functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and provision for requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring department.