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title: 'Lead AI Architect/Strategist at LTS'
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# Lead AI Architect/Strategist at LTS

- **Company:** LTS
- **Location:** United States
- **Work type:** remote
- **Posted:** 2026-07-29
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-07
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/lts/jobs/4336795009

## Job description

Location: United States - Remote Clearance: Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust

LTS is seeking a Lead AI Architect / Strategist to define and lead the architecture, strategy, and implementation of next-generation AI solutions. This role will drive enterprise AI transformation by designing scalable AI platforms, enabling Generative AI capabilities, and guiding the adoption of Large Language Models (LLMs), Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), intelligent agents, and advanced analytics solutions.

The ideal candidate is a strategic technology leader with deep expertise in AI architecture, cloud platforms, enterprise systems, and data transformation who can bridge business objectives with innovative technical solutions. This individual will work across engineering, data, product, cybersecurity, and leadership teams to establish AI roadmaps, architecture standards, and secure AI solutions that deliver measurable mission and business value.

## What You’ll Do

- Define and execute AI architecture strategies, technical roadmaps, and modernization approaches aligned with organizational goals.
- Design scalable AI platforms and solutions leveraging Generative AI, LLMs, RAG, AI agents, machine learning, and automation capabilities.
- Architect intelligent AI systems that integrate models, data platforms, enterprise applications, and APIs.
- Develop architecture patterns and best practices for: LLM-based applications, Agentic AI workflows, AI copilots and automation solutions, knowledge retrieval systems, data-driven decision support
- Design and evaluate RAG architectures, including data ingestion, embeddings, vector search, retrieval strategies, and model orchestration.
- Lead technical evaluations of emerging AI technologies, frameworks, and platforms.
- Guide teams in implementing AI solutions from proof-of-concept through production deployment.
- Establish AI governance practices supporting security, compliance, responsible AI, scalability, and operational excellence.
- Collaborate with software engineers, data scientists, product teams, and enterprise architects to deliver AI-enabled solutions.
- Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and guidance on AI architecture patterns and engineering best practices.
- Communicate complex AI concepts and recommendations to technical teams, business stakeholders, and executive leadership.
- Support innovation initiatives through prototypes, technical demonstrations, and AI transformation strategies.

What We’re Looking For:

- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Data Science, or related technical field.
- 10+ years of experience in software engineering, enterprise architecture, solution architecture, data architecture, or technology transformation.
- 5+ years of experience designing and implementing AI/ML solutions, AI platforms, or intelligent automation solutions.
- Strong experience architecting enterprise-scale technology solutions and distributed systems.
- Proven experience with Generative AI, Large Language Models (LLMs), and AI application architectures.
- Hands-on experience with AI concepts and technologies including Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), AI Agents / Agentic AI, prompt engineering, vector databases and embeddings, model orchestration, AI governance and lifecycle management
- Experience with cloud AI platforms such as: Azure OpenAI / Azure AI Services, AWS Bedrock, Google Vertex AI
- Experience with modern AI frameworks and tools such as: Lang Chain, Lang Graph’ Llama Index, Semantic Kernel, OpenAI frameworks
- Strong programming experience with Python or other modern programming languages.
- Experience with data architecture, APIs, data pipelines, and enterprise system integration.
- Understanding of MLOps/LLMOps practices, including monitoring, evaluation, deployment, and governance.
- Ability to communicate complex technical concepts effectively with both technical and non-technical audiences.

Nice to Have:

- Experience supporting Federal Government, healthcare, or other highly regulated environments.
- Experience designing secure AI solutions within enterprise environments.
- Experience with Kubernetes, containerized applications, cloud-native architectures, and modern DevOps practices.
- Experience with enterprise architecture frameworks such as TOGAF.
- Experience leading AI transformation initiatives from strategy through implementation.

What’s In It for You?

- The Opportunity to support high-visibility federal missions
- A culture that values innovation, growth, and collaboration
- Access to cutting-edge tools and technologies
- Comprehensive benefits for you and your family
- A career path that rewards ambition and performance

If you’re ready to push boundaries, sharpen your skills, and join a team that is passionate about building what’s next, we’d love to meet you. Apply today and let’s build a future together!

LTS shares salary ranges to promote transparency. Compensation ranges are provided for informational purposes, and final compensation may vary based on experience, skills, location, and role requirements.

LTS is committed to offering eligible employees comprehensive benefits that will provide them with options intended to meet their needs and the needs of their family.

## About LTS

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: LTS is a global Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) specializing in designing and manufacturing innovative non-invasive drug delivery systems for pharmaceutical partners.
- **Entity Type**: Private (bootstrapped, no disclosed funding rounds)
- **Headquarters**: Andernach, Germany
- **Founded**: 1984
- **Founders**: Not publicly available

## Core Business
- Primary industry: Pharmaceutical contract development and manufacturing (CDMO) for drug delivery systems.
- Target customers: B2B – pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies seeking outsourced development and production of drug delivery technologies.
- Mission or purpose: “We enable our partners to succeed by doing what we do best” – with a stated purpose to CARE, CREATE, and DELIVER to improve patient outcomes.

## Products & Services
- **Transdermal Therapeutic Systems (TTS)**: Skin-applied patches for systemic drug delivery (e.g., nitroglycerin, buprenorphine, Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s, contraceptive).
- **Oral Thin Films (OTF)**: Rapidly dissolving films for buccal or sublingual administration (e.g., ondansetron for chemotherapy-induced nausea, buprenorphine/naloxone for opioid use disorder).
- **Micro Array Patches (MAP)**: Dissolvable microneedle patches for transdermal delivery with faster onset and enhanced compliance.
- **Topical Patch Systems**: Flexible, ready-to-use platforms for delivering topical medicines.
- **Nasal Drug Delivery**: Specialized nasal spray and sterile dosage forms (capabilities added via 2025 acquisition of Renaissance Lakewood).
- **Sorrel™ Device Technology**: On-body delivery systems for large-volume, highly viscous formulations (acquired from Eitan Medical in 2023).
- **CDMO Services**: End-to-end services from R&D and process development through commercial manufacturing and lifecycle management.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not disclosed (private company).
- **Key Metric**: Over 2,000 employees; production capacity exceeding 2.6 billion units per year; more than 200 patent families owned.
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: No external investors disclosed. Key pharmaceutical partners include Dr. Reddy’s (launch of generic Suboxone film), and numerous partners for first-to-market patches (nicotine, contraceptive, Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s).
- **Growth Signals**: Acquisition of Renaissance Lakewood (2025) adding nasal spray and aseptic manufacturing; acquisition of Tapemark in St. Paul, USA (2022); establishment of LTS Device Technologies in Netanya, Israel for wearable infusion pumps; headcount growth from ~1,000 to over 2,000 in recent years.

## Competitive Advantages
- Market leader in transdermal drug delivery: pioneered the first nicotine patch, contraceptive patch, Parkinson’s patch, and Alzheimer’s patch.
- Broad technology platform covering TTS, OTF, MAP, topical, nasal, and on-body devices – rare breadth under one roof.
- Global manufacturing footprint: facilities in Germany (Andernach), USA (West Caldwell, NJ; St. Paul, MN; Lakewood, NJ), Israel (Netanya), and business development in Shanghai.
- Strong IP portfolio with 200+ patent families.
- Long-standing track record of regulatory approvals and commercial launches since 1984.

## Strategic Focus
- Expanding into next-generation delivery technologies: microneedles, on-body injectors, and nasal delivery.
- Increasing US manufacturing capacity and sterile capabilities through recent acquisitions.
- Deepening partnerships with pharma companies to bring new combination products to market.
- Leveraging single-source CDMO model to reduce partner risk and accelerate time-to-market.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: Emphasizes CARE, CREATE, DELIVER with key behaviors of Teamwork, Customer Orientation, Entrepreneurship, Accountability, and Leadership.
- **Impact**: Employees work on products that directly improve patient lives – many first-of-their-kind therapies.
- **Growth**: Rapid expansion via acquisitions and organic growth offers career development opportunities.
- **Locations**: Multiple sites in Germany, USA, and Israel; roles span R&D, engineering, manufacturing, quality, and business.
- **Work environment**: Collaborative, cross-functional teams with access to experts across disciplines. Described as “supportive team where every day is different.”
- **Remote/Hybrid**: Not explicitly stated; likely site-dependent given manufacturing nature.
- **Notable perks**: “Apply Your Unique Skills with a Team that’s Writing Medical History” – strong innovation focus and global reach.

## Sources
1. [ltslohmann.com](https://www.ltslohmann.com/en/our-company/) – Company overview, history, milestones, and key metrics.
2. [ltslohmann.com](https://www.ltslohmann.com/en/) – Homepage with technology descriptions and purpose.
3. [ltslohmann.com](https://ltslohmann.com/en/our-company/locations/) – Global locations and capabilities.
4. [ltslohmann.com](https://www.ltslohmann.com/en/careers/) – Careers page with culture and purpose.
5. [ltslohmann.com](https://ltslohmann.com/en/careers/deliver/) – Additional careers content.
6. [Greenhouse.io](https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/lts) – Official careers portal.

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