Director Machine Learning

CellaVision AB – Lund, Sweden

About us

CellaVision is a global leader in digital cell morphology within hematology, and our analyzers are trusted in healthcare services around the world. We focus on innovation, working with the latest in programming, digital imaging, and machine learning to provide value to our customers. By joining us, you’ll be part of a creative, skilled team shaping the future of medical technology

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Lead the future of AI-driven diagnostics

What if your next role was not only about building advanced AI systems, but also about improving healthcare diagnostics worldwide?

At CellaVision, machine learning has been an important part of our technology for more than 30 years. We are now consolidating our expertise into a dedicated machine learning organization, further strengthening capabilities built over decades.

We are now looking for a Director Machine Learning to lead this journey.

Why this role matters

CellaVision is a global leader in digital microscopy for hematology, helping laboratories deliver faster and more accurate diagnoses. Our solutions combine advanced imaging, robotics, and AI-powered analysis to improve patient outcomes worldwide.

As Director Machine Learning, you will:

• Lead and develop a strategically important machine learning organization

• Work alongside some of the most experienced experts in machine learning and medical image analysis

• Help shape the future of AI-powered diagnostics in a company where machine learning is already proven, deployed, and used at scale

• Drive the development of advanced algorithms used in laboratories around the world

This is a unique opportunity to combine technical leadership, organizational influence, and meaningful impact on healthcare.

Your mission

You will lead and develop CellaVision’s machine learning function, with responsibility for both technical excellence and organizational growth.

Your responsibilities include:

• Building, leading, and developing a highly skilled machine learning organization, including a dedicated validation team

• Driving the design, development, and deployment of advanced machine learning models for medical image analysis

• Ensuring robustness, performance, and regulatory-grade quality of algorithms

• Establishing efficient processes, workflows, and ways of working

• Collaborating cross-functionally to translate clinical and business needs into technical solutions

• Engaging with universities and research partners to stay up to date with the latest developments in machine learning and AI

• Ensuring CellaVision remains at the forefront of developments in machine learning and AI

As Director Machine Learning, you will play an important role in shaping CellaVision’s long-term machine learning capabilities. You will report to the VP Devices & Software and be part of the Devices & Software division’s management team.

Who you are

You are an experienced technical leader with deep expertise in machine learning. You enjoy going deep into complex problems while also enabling others to perform at their best.

You likely bring:

• More than 10 years of experience in R&D, including several years in leadership roles

• Strong expertise in machine learning and AI, ideally within medical imaging

• Experience delivering machine learning solutions from research to production

• A track record of building and leading high-performing teams, including senior talent

• The ability to bridge technical and non-technical stakeholders

• A structured mindset, with experience working in quality- and regulation-driven environments

• Experience working in regulated or other quality-critical environments is considered an advantage

• A strong academic background in applied mathematics, computer science, or a related field

• A genuine interest in developments within machine learning research and modern AI methods

Most importantly, you are motivated by solving meaningful and technically challenging problems together with highly skilled colleagues.

Why CellaVision

• More than three decades of machine learning innovation

• Technology that contributes directly to faster diagnoses and improved patient care

• A global company with products used in laboratories in more than 40 countries

• An engineering-focused environment built on quality, collaboration, and long-term thinking

• The opportunity to shape and develop a new organizational unit with strong existing expertise and technology

Practical details

• Location: Lund, Sweden

• Reporting to: VP Devices & Software

• Travel: Limited

Join us

At CellaVision, you will combine advanced machine learning, technical leadership, and real-world healthcare impact.

If you are ready to help shape the next generation of healthcare diagnostics, we would love to hear from you.

In this recruitment process, we are partnering with Radeptus. For any questions regarding the position, please contact Jenny Månsson at +46 703 318 506 or via email at jenny@adeptus.se.

Please submit your application here