Chief Technology Officer – AI Agent Platforms

About the Role
Launch Industries is looking for a hands-on CTO to lead the architecture and deployment of AI Agent systems for regulated, process-heavy industrial environments across our portfolio companies. You'll own the technical roadmap end-to-end, from platform architecture through to on-the-ground client deployment.

Key Responsibilities

• Own overall technology strategy and roadmap for the company, spanning infrastructure, data architecture, and tooling, not limited to a single product line.
• Architect and lead development of an AI Agent platform that operates on live operational data, not just static analysis or reporting.
• Design AI systems for complex, process-heavy workflows in regulated or quality-critical industries, including integration with existing enterprise/operational systems.
• Lead technology transfer efforts, turning initial proof-of-concept deployments into a generalisable, configurable platform that scales across multiple environments.
• Drive digital twin / process simulation initiatives to model and optimise operational workflows.
• Own the AI/data governance framework, ensuring system outputs are auditable, explainable, and trustworthy for enterprise clients.
• Make build-vs-buy and vendor/tooling decisions, and manage technology budget and spend.
• Represent the company externally, speak at industry events, support strategic partnerships, and act as technical spokesperson in client and investor conversations
• Report on technology strategy, delivery risk, and resourcing to company leadership

Requirements

• 8+ years in software/AI engineering, with 3+ years in a CTO, VP Engineering, or Head of AI role
• Proven experience deploying AI in regulated or process-critical industries (pharma, manufacturing, biotech, or similar)
• Strong grasp of multi-model AI architecture and generative AI platform design
• Experience with digital twin, simulation, or systems-integration work is a strong plus
• Comfortable operating as a builder in an early-stage/startup environment, not just a strategist
• Excellent stakeholder communication — able to present technical concepts to non-technical clients and partners