Director, AI Enablement. (Waterloo)

From product development to implementation, our unified Enterprise Imaging Platform is purpose-built to reduce complexity, improve productivity and deliver clinical value. We use our proven track record as an innovator, our in-depth medical knowledge and our strategic guidance to help healthcare providers achieve their clinical, operational and business strategies. AGFA Health Care is on a mission to deliver imaging without barriers through the industrys most comprehensive Enterprise Imaging Platform. Through RUBEE, our augmented intelligence layer, we help healthcare providers work more productively, with greater clinical confidence and less cognitive load. We are equally committed to applying AI to empower our own teams. We are hiring a Director of AI Engineering & Enablement, reporting to the Chief Technology Officer, to lead the transformation of how our R&D; organization designs, builds, tests, documents, and delivers products using AI-assisted tools. This role is accountable for defining and executing a multi-year transformation ofall globalR&D; practicesbyembedding AI into the core ofthe entiresoftwaredevelopment & delivery lifecycleby enabling and empoweringtheentireorganizationtolevel upin thenew era ofAI-poweredsoftware product delivery. The Directorhas the mandate tolead the transformation in ahands-onway with deepsoftwareengineering credibility, ensuring that AI adoption delivers measurable improvements in productivity, quality, andteam memberexperience withinourregulated environment. This is not a standalone AI team and not a policyor tools-only leadership role. The Director leads throughexample, partnership,coachingand hands-on engagement, enabling engineering teams to adopt AI within theirworkflowswithouteach teamreinventing the wheel. Thesuccessfulleader will stay on the leading edge of thisrapidly evolvingtechnology,bringing the highest ROIadvancements to our team,whilestandardizing,establishingdurable standards,financial,safety&securityguardrails;, andalways in an ethical way. Utilizemetricstodemonstrateour progress. Fundamentally change howglobalR&Dteamdesigns;,develops, tests, documents & delivers asoftwareproducts Ensure AI becomes a default, trusted capability across theentiresoftware development lifecycle Drive adoption that is scalable, compliant, and sustainable Balance strong governance with practical adoption to avoid unnecessary barriers to progress. Stay on the leading edge ofAIsoftware delivery knowledgetoassessemergingtools,technology andpracticesin ordertoadjustourroadmapto achieve higherROIor better outcomesas needed. Location: Waterloo, ON What You''ll Do: Lead the AI-Driven Transformation of R&D; Define and own the vision, strategy, and roadmap for AI-enabled software-productdesign,development, testing,documentationand delivery. Establish how AI is applied across the SDLC Set clear expectations for AI adoption tied to engineering outcomes Start with an AI enablement roadmap and priority pilotswithin product teams Quickly develop metrics to give a clear view of progress and opportunities Hands-On Engineering Leadership Partner directly with engineering teams, including pairing withproduct management, architects,developers, testers, technical writers, and program managers. Participate in pilots within active product codebases Model effective AI usage through hands-on engagement Enable & Empower Teams Coach teams to adopt AI within their own ownership boundaries Establish reusable patterns and playbooks Facilitate a rotating, cross-team AI working group Rapidly scale successful practices across teams, ensuring teams build on proven approaches rather than reinventing solutions locally. AI Tooling Strategy Define and govern AI tooling direction for R&D; Evaluate and approve AI development toolskeeping within budget Partner with Dev Ops, Toolingand Security to operationalize tooling Compliance Enablement Partner with Compliance and Legal teams who own policy Translate regulatory requirements into practical engineering guardrails Measure and Govern Outcomes Define metrics for productivity, quality, and adoption Use data to guide strategy and investment decisions Who You Are: Demonstratedcredibility with seniorsoftwareengineering leaders and practitioners Extensive hands-onseniorsoftware engineeringexperience Demonstrated ability to coach & mentortechnical team members Proven success leading engineering transformation at scale Practicaluse of AI tools in real engineering environments,with proven results, notjust experimentation Ability tooperateat both strategic and hands-on levels Provenability to balance innovation, governance, security, and ROI Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position now or in the future. Experience in regulated industries Experience translating regulatory constraints into engineering practices Experience tracking developer productivity metrics Our Values: Own It (I do what I say, full accountability for results, finding solutions and Practice ethical and safe behaviors) Play as One (Collaborate for a common goal, diverse perspectives. Listen and communicate with respect, support decision for teams benefits) Move Forward (Embrace change, explore opportunities to innovate, feedback and improve performance, Proactive steps to resolve issues and continuous progress). Drive Value (Bold choices to maximize value creation, customer deliver exceptional value, add value to all stakeholders, use data to generate crucial insights and outcomes). What we offer now and in the future: Dynamic global organization with a history of innovation and strong product portfolio. Challenging environment combined with a supportive management structure. Career development and growth. Competitive salary and benefit package. Friendly work environment surrounded by dedicated and professional colleagues. Diversity and Inclusion: AtAgfa, our mission at Agfa is to ensure that everyone belongs. We believe that diversity and inclusion of others promotes a greater feeling of belonging and higher levels of engagement. We know that if we work together, we can do amazing things, and that our differences are what make our company, products, and services great. Compensation: At Agfa Health Care, we offer a thoughtfully designed advantages package that supports your physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing. As you move through the hiring process, were happy to provide more details about our compensation programs, including variable and commission compensation opportunities for eligible roles, vacation entitlement, and paid time off. Salary Range: $$$$$. Depending on the candidates education, experience, skills, geographical location, and alignment with internal equity and external market, actual salary may vary and be higher or lower than the range posted. AI Usage Disclosure: As part of our commitment to transparency, we use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in various stages of our recruitment process, including resume screening, candidate matching, interview scheduling, and communications. These tools are designed to improve efficiency, reduce bias, and enhance candidate experience. All decisions regarding hiring are made by qualified human professionals, and we continuously monitor our AI systems to ensure fairness and compliance with applicable regulations. We offer a rewarding career in a field that impacts lives, the opportunity to work with a talented and committed team of individuals, training and career development programs, and a competitive compensation and benefits package. 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