AI Engineer
Company: IQVIA
Locations: Bengaluru, Karnataka, India; Kochi, Kerala, India
Work arrangement: On-site
Employment type: Full-time
Experience: 0-2 years
Education: postgraduate degree
Posted: 2026-10-22
Responsibilities
The AI Engineer will develop and test machine learning models and algorithms to address healthcare and pharmaceutical applications. They will be responsible for building production-grade automation engines and delivering innovative products from prototype to client implementation.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Master's degree in a quantitative field such as Machine Learning, Statistics, or Computer Science. The role requires 0-2 years of experience and proficiency in programming languages like Python, Java, C++, or R.
Skills
- Machine Learning
- Artificial Intelligence
- Python
- Java
- C++
- R
- Deep Learning
- Natural Language Processing
- Data Analysis
- Algorithm Development
- Prototyping
- Statistical Modeling
- Healthcare Analytics
- Clinical Research
- Automation
About this role
Job Overview
Develop fit for purpose AIML models/algorithms/processes to address pharma/healthcare applications and innovative products upon completion of prototypes followed by the building of production grade algorithms/automation engines for client delivables. Test for viability in order to deliver final products to clients. Able to bring newly researched ideas to reality quickly and on a large scale. Design, build, test, and deliver products from post-prototype to client delivery.
Essential Functions
• Assists in the transformation of machine learning research domain expertise in the areas of human data into viable prototypes
• Assists in the development of features of models on individual projects and/or products with guidance and support from others
• Develops understanding of the creation of new algorithms through working alongside other Machine Learning Engineers and Machine Learning Research Scientists
• Assists in the building and training of new production grade algorithms that can learn from complex, high dimensionality data in order to uncover patterns from which machine learning models and applications can be developed
• Uses a variety of techniques in order to improve the performance of individual natural language processing and/or machine learning algorithms
• With guidance and support from others, assists in the testing and validation of models to determine viability for deployment.
• Assists in creating fit for purpose experiments and prototype ideas to address pharma questions.
• Consult for internal and external clients, implement solution development and innovation with guidance and support from others, assist in client AI project technical delivery
Qualifications
• Master's Degree Master’s Degree in Machine Learning, Statistics, Computer Science, Physics, Math, or related field
• 0-2 years’ experience working on creating machine learning algorithms
• Programming experience using one or more of the following: Java, C++, Python, R, Deep learning or equivalent
• Experience working with large, real world datasets
IQVIA is a leading global provider of clinical research services, commercial insights and healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and healthcare industries. We create intelligent connections to accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments to help improve patient outcomes and population health worldwide. Learn more at https://jobs.iqvia.com
IQVIA is committed to integrity in our hiring process and maintains a zero tolerance policy for candidate fraud. All information and credentials submitted in your application must be truthful and complete. Any false statements, misrepresentations, or material omissions during the recruitment process will result in immediate disqualification of your application, or termination of employment if discovered later, in accordance with applicable law. We appreciate your honesty and professionalism.
About IQVIA
Hospitals and Health Care · 10,001+ employees · headquartered in Durham, North Carolina