Director of AI4I
Italian Institute of Artificial Intelligence for Industry
Turin, Italy
AI4I seeks a leader to shape its scientific and technological development and deliver industrial impact. Supported by long-term public funding, the Institute connects AI research, engineering and industrial adoption.
The Director will define AI4I’s strategy for scientific and technological development and industrial impact, prepare the multi-year Strategic Plan and the Annual Plan for approval by the Supervisory Board, and set clear objectives and key performance indicators (KPIs). The Director will be accountable for implementing both plans and achieving their objectives.
Working with the Heads of Laboratories, the Director will shape research, development and engineering priorities to address industrial needs and ensure that each laboratory implements its business plan and achieves its objectives. In developing and implementing the Institute’s strategy, the Director will draw on the advice of the Scientific Advisory Board. The role includes coordinating the development of AI4I’s different units, including its laboratories, the AI Foundry and the Academy; setting recruitment strategy and coordinating hiring and talent development; securing additional funding; and leading business development and technology transfer. The Director will build partnerships with companies, business associations and competence centres, and leverage the SUK (System for User Knowledge) platform to build a national ecosystem for the development and adoption of AI solutions.
Candidates must combine deep AI knowledge with experience leading complex organisations, developing talent, and securing and managing significant funding, with accountability for financial sustainability and operational performance. A master’s degree or equivalent is required. Candidates may come from research institutions, industry, consultancy, public institutions or technology-transfer organisations.
Renewable three-year appointment with an internationally competitive remuneration package.
Apply by 15 November 2026 at 23:59 CET.
