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Oracle Chief Applied Scientist – AI & Agentic Systems (Healthcare & Life Sciences) in Tallahassee, Florida
Job Description
About Oracle Health
Oracle Health is on a bold journey to advance how health happens by creating a human-centric experience powered by global data. Our mission is to support clinicians, empower patients, and fuel innovation that saves lives.
As part of this transformation, Oracle Health is expanding into Life Sciences and Clinical Trials , building next-generation platforms that accelerate drug development, enable real-world evidence, and improve patient outcomes globally.
About the Team
The Oracle Health Data Intelligence (HDI) team is redefining how healthcare and life sciences organizations use data and AI to drive innovation. We are building a cloud-first platform that integrates clinical, research, and operational data to power insights across healthcare providers, pharmaceutical companies, and global health systems.
Our focus areas include:
Population health and clinical data platforms
Clinical trials and life sciences innovation
Real-world evidence and safety analytics
AI-driven insights and intelligent agentic systems
Role Overview
We are seeking a highly technical Applied Scientist (IC6) to lead the design and development of AI-powered agentic systems for healthcare and life sciences.
This is a hands-on individual contributor role with technical leadership responsibilities. You will operate as a player-coach , leading a small team (3–5 engineers/scientists) while actively building and deploying production-grade AI systems.
You will leverage generative AI, large language models (LLMs), and advanced machine learning techniques to create intelligent systems that automate complex workflows across population health, clinical data, and clinical trials .
This role is ideal for someone who:
Has experience in healthcare, population health, or life sciences domains
Has built and deployed AI/ML systems and AI agents in production
Enjoys being deeply hands-on with coding and system design
May be a current or former manager who wants to return to a high-impact IC role
Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
1. Technical Leadership & Ownership
Lead the design and implementation of end-to-end AI/ML systems , from data ingestion to deployment
Architect and build AI agents and agentic workflows to automate complex healthcare and life sciences processes
Provide technical leadership to a small team (3–5), driving execution while remaining hands-on
2. Generative AI & Agentic Systems
Design and develop LLM-powered applications and AI agents for real-world healthcare use cases
Build intelligent systems for workflows such as:
Clinical summarization and documentation
Chart review and care plan generation
Clinical trial matching and patient stratification
Population health analytics and quality measurement
Apply advanced techniques such as prompt engineering, fine-tuning, and RLHF to optimize model performance
3. Healthcare & Life Sciences Solutions
Work with clinical, population health, and life sciences datasets (EHR, claims, research data)
Translate domain requirements into scalable AI solutions for:
Clinical trials and safety monitoring
Real-world evidence generation
Value-based care and outcomes analysis
Ensure solutions align with healthcare regulations and compliance standards (e.g., HIPAA, HITRUST)
4. Scalable System Development
Build and maintain scalable data pipelines and AI infrastructure
Integrate structured and unstructured data into AI/ML systems
Deploy solutions in cloud environments (OCI, AWS, Azure, or GCP) with a focus on reliability and performance
5. Cross-Functional Collaboration
Partner with engineering, product, and domain experts to deliver impactful solutions
Act as a bridge between technical teams and healthcare/life sciences stakeholders
Drive adoption of AI solutions in clinical and operational workflows
6. Innovation & Mentorship
Stay at the forefront of AI, LLMs, and agentic system advancements
Mentor team members and contribute to a culture of technical excellence
Influence the direction of AI innovation within Oracle Health
Basic Qualifications
10+ years of experience in AI/ML, applied science, or related technical roles
Proven experience building and deploying production-grade AI/ML systems
Strong hands-on programming skills (e.g., Python, Java, or C++ )
Experience designing or implementing AI agents or agentic workflows
Experience leading end-to-end system design and delivery
Preferred Qualifications
Domain expertise in:
Population Health
Clinical Data / EHR systems
Life Sciences / Clinical Trials
Experience with organizations or platforms such as:
Epic, Innovaccer, Acadia
Truveta, IQVIA
Expertise in Generative AI and LLM frameworks (e.g., GPT, transformer-based models)
Experience with:
PyTorch, TensorFlow, Hugging Face Transformers
Multi-modal data (text, imaging, structured data)
Distributed systems and large-scale data processing
Knowledge of healthcare standards ( FHIR, HL7 )
Experience working in regulated environments (HIPAA, HITRUST)
Prior experience leading small teams while remaining hands-on
What We’re Looking For
A builder and problem solver who can go from concept to production
Strong ownership and ability to operate in ambiguous, fast-paced environments
Deep curiosity about applying AI to real-world healthcare challenges
Ability to balance technical depth, domain knowledge, and leadership
Why Join Us
Work on cutting-edge AI and agentic systems in healthcare and life sciences
Help shape Oracle Health’s next-generation AI platform
Direct impact on patient outcomes and clinical innovation
Collaborate with world-class engineers, scientists, and healthcare experts
Disclaimer:
Certain US customer or client-facing roles may be required to comply with applicable requirements, such as immunization and occupational health mandates.
Range and benefit information provided in this posting are specific to the stated locations only
US: Hiring Range in USD from: $161,700 to $338,500 per annum. May be eligible for bonus, equity, and compensation deferral.
Oracle maintains broad salary ranges for its roles in order to account for variations in knowledge, skills, experience, market conditions and locations, as well as reflect Oracle's differing products, industries and lines of business.
Candidates are typically placed into the range based on the preceding factors as well as internal peer equity.
Oracle US offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes the following:
Medical, dental, and vision insurance, including expert medical opinion
Short term disability and long term disability
Life insurance and AD&D
Supplemental life insurance (Employee/Spouse/Child)
Health care and dependent care Flexible Spending Accounts
Pre-tax commuter and parking benefits
401(k) Savings and Investment Plan with company match
Paid time off: Flexible Vacation is provided to all eligible employees assigned to a salaried (non-overtime eligible) position. Accrued Vacation is provided to all other employees eligible for vacation benefits. For employees working at least 35 hours per week, the vacation accrual rate is 13 days annually for the first three years of employment and 18 days annually for subsequent years of employment. Vacation accrual is prorated for employees working between 20 and 34 hours per week. Employees working fewer than 20 hours per week are not eligible for vacation.
11 paid holidays
Paid sick leave: 72 hours of paid sick leave upon date of hire. Refreshes each calendar year. Unused balance will carry over each year up to a maximum cap of 112 hours.
Paid parental leave
Adoption assistance
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Financial planning and group legal
Voluntary benefits including auto, homeowner and pet insurance
The role will generally accept applications for at least three calendar days from the posting date or as long as the job remains posted.
Career Level - IC6
About Us
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