AI Director (Specialty Chemicals)

TL;DR

AI Director (Specialty Chemicals): Leading strategic AI and data programs for key industry accounts with an accent on technical delivery, account growth, and C-level stakeholder management. Focus on driving complex AI transformations, mentoring technical teams, and shaping the firm's market positioning in the specialty chemicals sector.

Location: Must be based in or able to work from Barcelona, Spain (Hybrid)

Company

hirify.global is an AI-native firm that combines strategy, deep technical expertise, and product development to build and deploy high-impact AI systems for regulated industries.

What you will do

• Lead and grow strategic accounts within the Specialty Chemicals sector.
• Oversee the delivery of complex, multi-stream AI and data programs.
• Act as an executive sponsor and trusted advisor to C-level stakeholders.
• Provide hands-on technical and strategic guidance to delivery teams.
• Mentor and develop consultants and engineers to foster a high-performance culture.
• Contribute to the firm's strategy, hiring, and market positioning.

Requirements

• Strong academic background in Data Science, Machine Learning, Computer Science, or Engineering.
• Proven experience leading end-to-end AI or data transformation programs in enterprise environments.
• Strong track record in business development and account growth.
• Demonstrated ability to influence C-level stakeholders.
• Fluency in English required.
• Technical credibility with hands-on understanding of AI/ML systems at scale.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive compensation package.
• Yearly education budget for professional development.
• Yearly sport budget.
• Flexible working culture focused on work-life balance.
• Opportunity to impact company growth and large-scale AI deployments.
• International, collaborative, and knowledgeable team environment.