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Career Level - M5

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Strategic Leadership: As the Senior Director of Applied Science, you will be responsible for setting the strategic direction for our cloud services from a scientific perspective. Collaborate with the executive team to align the company's vision with the research and development agenda.
• Applied Research: Lead a team of scientists, data engineers, and developers in conducting applied research to enhance our cloud services. Explore emerging technologies, analyze market trends, and leverage data-driven insights to develop innovative solutions that meet the evolving needs of our clients.
• Cloud Technology Development: Drive the development and deployment of cutting-edge cloud-based technologies, including but not limited to cloud infrastructure, data storage, serverless computing, artificial intelligence, and machine learning services.
• Cross-Disciplinary Collaboration: Foster a culture of innovation and collaboration between the Applied Science team and other departments, including product development, engineering, and marketing. Encourage knowledge sharing and joint problem-solving to leverage the full potential of our cloud services.
• Product Innovation: Work closely with product managers and engineers to translate scientific advancements into practical, scalable, and marketable cloud services. Ensure that our products are at the forefront of technological innovation and competitive in the cloud services industry.
• Data Analysis and Insights: Utilize data analytics and machine learning techniques to derive actionable insights from large datasets. Leverage these insights to optimize cloud service offerings, enhance performance, and drive informed business decisions.
• Intellectual Property and Patents: Identify opportunities for intellectual property creation and patent development based on innovative cloud technologies and solutions. Guide the team in preparing and filing patent applications to protect our intellectual assets.
• Quality Assurance: Implement robust testing and validation procedures to ensure the reliability, security, and performance of our cloud services. Uphold industry standards and best practices in cloud technology.
• Market Trends: Stay abreast of technology changes, competitive offerings, and customer feedback to identify new opportunities for product enhancements and expansions.
• Budget Management: Oversee the budget allocation for the Applied Science organization, ensuring resources are optimized to meet research goals and deliver impactful cloud solutions.

Preferred Skills and Experience

• A Ph.D. in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Applied Mathematics, Data Science, or a related field is preferred. 
• Experience: Demonstrated experience in leading research and development efforts within the cloud services industry. Proven track record of driving innovation and developing cloud-based solutions.
• Technical Expertise: Deep understanding of cloud computing technologies and services. Familiarity with data analytics, machine learning, and artificial intelligence applied to cloud services.
• Leadership Skills: Exceptional leadership and team management abilities, with experience leading cross-functional teams and driving successful projects.
• Business Acumen: Strong business acumen and the ability to align scientific efforts with the company's strategic objectives and market demands.
• Communication Skills: Excellent communication and presentation skills to convey complex technical concepts to diverse audiences, including non-technical stakeholders.
• Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to address technical challenges and optimize cloud services effectively.
• Adaptability: Thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and adapt quickly to changing priorities and customer needs

Disclaimer:

Certain US customer or client-facing roles may be required to comply with applicable requirements, such as immunization and occupational health mandates.

Range and benefit information provided in this posting are specific to the stated locations only

US: Hiring Range: from $142,900 to $338,600 per annum. May be eligible for bonus, equity, and compensation deferral.

Oracle maintains broad salary ranges for its roles in order to account for variations in knowledge, skills, experience, market conditions and locations, as well as reflect Oracle’s differing products, industries and lines of business.
Candidates are typically placed into the range based on the preceding factors as well as internal peer equity.

Oracle US offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes the following:
1. Medical, dental, and vision insurance, including expert medical opinion
2. Short term disability and long term disability
3. Life insurance and AD&D
4. Supplemental life insurance (Employee/Spouse/Child)
5. Health care and dependent care Flexible Spending Accounts
6. Pre-tax commuter and parking benefits
7. 401(k) Savings and Investment Plan with company match
8. Paid time off: Flexible Vacation is provided to all eligible employees assigned to a salaried (non-overtime eligible) position. Accrued Vacation is provided to all other employees eligible for vacation benefits. For employees working at least 35 hours per week, the vacation accrual rate is 13 days annually for the first three years of employment and 18 days annually for subsequent years of employment. Vacation accrual is prorated for employees working between 20 and 34 hours per week. Employees working fewer than 20 hours per week are not eligible for vacation.
9. 11 paid holidays
10. Paid sick leave: 72 hours of paid sick leave upon date of hire. Refreshes each calendar year. Unused balance will carry over each year up to a maximum cap of 112 hours.
11. Paid parental leave
12. Adoption assistance
13. Employee Stock Purchase Plan
14. Financial planning and group legal
15. Voluntary benefits including auto, homeowner and pet insurance

The role will generally accept applications for at least three calendar days from the posting date or as long as the job remains posted.

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