Kymera is seeking a Senior/Executive Director, AI Strategy & Applications to serve as the company's first dedicated AI leader. Reporting to the VP, Information Technology, this hands-on builder will work collaboratively with Kymera's CEO and Executive Team to define Kymera's enterprise AI strategy and lead its execution. The person will own the selection and governance of AI platforms, and partner across Research, Clinical Development, Regulatory/CMC, and G&A to turn scientific and business challenges into working AI solutions. - Define and maintain Kymera's enterprise AI strategy and multi-year roadmap, aligned to clinical and scientific priorities - Prototype, build, and ship AI-powered solutions, both progressing and adding to multiple existing initiatives, to meet urgent business needs - Own evaluation, selection, and administration of AI platforms (LLM tools, AI-assisted coding tools, scientific AI applications) across the enterprise, partnering with leadership to design and implement AI strategy for their functions. - Establish and lead an AI governance function, partnering with Information Security on data privacy, acceptable use, and vendor risk policies - Manage the AI vendor landscape and take ownership of deliverables from external AI engagements, determining what to operationalize or extend - Champion AI adoption through education and enablement, partnering with People & Culture on training programs and AI-fluency hiring criteria - Own Kymera's Answer Engine Optimization (AEO) / Generative Engine Optimization (GEO) strategy, ensuring AI platforms accurately represent Kymera's science and market position - Build trusted relationships with functional leaders as a credible advisor on AI capabilities and limitations, from bench scientists to the C-suite Skills and experience you'll bring: - Experienced in biotech/pharma, with working knowledge of drug discovery, clinical development, regulatory, or CMC processes - Hands-on with modern AI/LLM platforms (e.g., OpenAI, Anthropic, Azure OpenAI), building solutions via APIs, prompt engineering, and agentic frameworks - A strong software developer able to independently build and ship AI-powered applications - Skilled at translating complex business requirements into practical AI solutions - Experienced managing vendor evaluations and enterprise AI platform deployments - An excellent communicator, equally credible with technical and non-technical stakeholders - Preferred: experience in clinical-stage/growth-stage biotech, AI governance in a regulated environment, AEO/GEO familiarity, and comfort operating in a high-autonomy, fast-moving environment Compensation - Kymera offers a competitive compensation package that recognizes both results and capabilities through market-based, performance-driven pay. - The anticipated base salary range for this role is $235,000 - $335,000, with eligibility for annual bonus, equity participation, and comprehensive benefits. - Actual salary is based on a holistic evaluation of the specific role/level as well as each candidate's depth of experience and the capabilities they bring to the position.