• Job Description

  Req#: R81614

  Director of Data Science
  

  Are you ready for a leading role?
  

  Would you enjoy working on our cutting-edge products?
  

  About our Team
  

  LexisNexis Legal & Professional, which serves customers in more than 150 countries with 11,800 employees worldwide, is part of RELX, a global provider of information-based analytics and decision tools for professional and business customers. Our company has been a long-time leader in deploying AI and advanced technologies to the legal market to improve productivity and transform the overall business and practice of law, deploying ethical and powerful generative AI solutions with a flexible, multi-model approach that prioritizes using the best model from today’s top model creators for each individual legal use case.
  
  About the Role
  

  The Director of Data Science is a key member of the LNIP Technology Leadership Team. The role will primarily have responsibility is to drive the strategic vision of artificial intelligence (AI) initiatives across the organization ensuring the AI strategies align with organizational goals. The Director of Data Science will play a crucial role in ensuring that AI technologies are leveraged effectively and ethically to achieve our AI value creation goals.

  Conditions of Employment:

  • You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this position.
  • You must successfully pass a background investigation and achieve Public Trust security clearance.
    

  Requirements

  • A master’s degree in computer technology, physics, math or similar field of study preferred or relevant industry experience.
  • Proven experience in leading AI projects and teams.
  • Strong understanding of machine learning, natural language processing, and deep learning.
  • Familiarity with cloud-based AI services and platforms.
  • Knowledge of regulatory frameworks related to AI (e.g., GDPR, CCPA).
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
  • Ability to influence and drive change across the organization.
  • Strategic thinking and vision.

  
  Responsibilities
  

  • Develop and communicate a clear AI strategy aligned with the overall vision and goals.
  • Identify opportunities where AI can enhance enterprise services processes, improve efficiency, and drive innovation.
  • Lead from the front as a hands-on subject matter expert, architecting and crafting scalable solutions, and driving data excellence across the organization
  • Define best AI/ML driven practices and AI lifecycle
  • Oversee model training and optimization

  • Collaborate with other executives, including the Chief Technology Officer (CTO), Managing Director, Product, Customer Success Leader, GTM Leader, and external customers to integrate AI into the overall technology roadmap.
  • Collaborate with the technology delivery organization to execute AI projects.
  • Provide collaborative leadership to build out the AI function and partnership with the technology delivery organization

  • Ensure that AI solutions adhere to ethical guidelines and legal requirements.
  • Promote transparency, fairness, and accountability in AI decision-making.

  • Stay informed about the latest advancements in AI, machine learning, and related technologies.
  • Evaluate and recommend AI tools, platforms, and frameworks for adoption.

  • Collaborate with the content team to ensure high-quality data availability for AI model training.
  • Establish data governance practices to maintain data privacy and security.

  • Assess risks associated with AI implementation, including bias, security, and compliance.

  • Mitigate risks through robust testing and monitoring processes.
    Communicate AI initiatives, progress, and outcomes to stakeholders, including the president of RTIS & LNIP.

  
  Work in a way that works for you
  

  We promote a healthy work/life balance across the organisation. We offer an appealing working prospect for our people. With numerous wellbeing initiatives, shared parental leave, study assistance and sabbaticals, we will help you meet your immediate responsibilities and your long-term goals.
  

  • Working flexible hours - flexing the times when you work in the day to help you fit everything in and work when you are the most productive

  
  Working for you
  

  We know that your wellbeing and happiness are key to a long and successful career. These are some of the benefits we are delighted to offer:
  

  • Health Benefits: Comprehensive, multi-carrier program for medical, dental and vision benefits
  • Retirement Benefits: 401(k) with match and an Employee Share Purchase Plan
  • Wellbeing: Wellness platform with incentives, Headspace app subscription, Employee Assistance and Time-off Programs
  • Short-and-Long Term Disability, Life and Accidental Death Insurance, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity
  • Family Benefits, including bonding and family care leaves, adoption and surrogacy benefits
  • Health Savings, Health Care, Dependent Care and Commuter Spending Accounts
  • Up to two days of paid leave each to participate in Employee Resource Groups and to volunteer with your charity of choice

  
  About the Business
  

  LexisNexis Legal & Professional® provides legal, regulatory, and business information and analytics that help customers increase their productivity, improve decision-making, achieve better outcomes, and advance the rule of law around the world. As a digital pioneer, the company was the first to bring legal and business information online with its Lexis® and Nexis® services.
  

  LexisNexis, a division of RELX, is an equal opportunity employer: qualified applicants are considered for and treated during employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship status, disability status, protected veteran status, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to providing a fair and accessible hiring process. If you have a disability or other need that requires accommodation or adjustment, please let us know by completing our Applicant Request Support Form: https://forms.office.com/r/eVgFxjLmAK , or please contact 1-855-833-5120.

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• About the company

  LexisNexis is a corporation that sells data analytics products and various databases that are accessed through online portals, including portals for computer-assisted legal research, newspaper search, and consumer information.

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