Job Description

Senior AI Engineer to develop core agentic AI components for pharmaceutical analytical method development and CDMO automation. Build production-ready AI solutions for HPLC protocol generation, method validation, and regulatory documentation using Azure OpenAI GPT-5 and modern AI development tools. Must have strong Azure expertise and hands-on Claude Code experience.


Required Qualifications


8+ years of experience in AI/ML development with strong Python expertise


Strong Azure cloud platform experience with hands-on deployment capabilities


Proven experience using Claude Code for agentic AI development and rapid prototyping


Experience with agentic frameworks (LangGraph, LangMem) and LLM orchestration


Extensive LLM testing and evaluation experience (unit testing, integration testing, accuracy benchmarking)


Proficiency in Azure OpenAI GPT-5, embedding models, and prompt engineering


Knowledge of pharmaceutical data standards (CDISC, HL7 FHIR) and analytical chemistry


Experience with scientific document processing and method validation workflows


Key Responsibilities


Develop pharmaceutical-specific AI agents using Claude Code and LangGraph frameworks


Build intelligent parsing systems for method protocols, chromatograms, and validation data


Implement comprehensive LLM testing suites for pharmaceutical accuracy (method parameters, scientific calculations)


Create AI-driven validation for USP/EP/JP pharmacopoeia compliance


Develop embedding-based retrieval for method libraries and regulatory guidance documents


Integrate with pharmaceutical systems (Veeva Vault, LIMS, ELN) via Azure services


Build automated testing for method recommendation accuracy and protocol generation


Support GxP compliance and 21 CFR Part 11 requirements in AI systems

About Virtusa

Teamwork, quality of life, professional and personal development: values that Virtusa is proud to embody. When you join us, you join a team of 27,000 people globally that cares about your growth -- one that seeks to provide you with exciting projects, opportunities and work with state of the art technologies throughout your career with us.


Great minds, great potential: it all comes together at Virtusa. We value collaboration and the team environment of our company, and seek to provide great minds with a dynamic place to nurture new ideas and foster excellence.


Virtusa was founded on principles of equal opportunity for all, and so does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.