Executive Director, Center for AIDEPosition Title - Executive Director, Center for AIDEPosition Type - Admin/ProfessionalDepartment - Center for AIDEFull or Part Time - Full TimePay Grade - MN18This is a high-impact joint appointment leadership role responsible for translating vision into execution for the center focused on advancing human-centered artificial intelligence in healthcare. The Executive Director will build and lead a multidisciplinary team, establish core operations and infrastructure, and drive the development and deployment of AI solutions across clinical application workflow integration, research & discovery, education, and innovation & industry engagement.Principal Functional ResponsibilitiesStrategic Leadership & ExecutionTranslate AIDE's vision into a clear, actionable strategy with measurable outcomesIdentify, prioritize, and build a portfolio of high-impact AI initiatives ("Big Ideas" and operational use cases)Drive execution from concept through deployment, ensuring real-world impact in clinical and operational settingsEstablish AIDE as a national leader in applied, ethical, and scalable healthcare AIOrganizational Build & Operational LeadershipStand up AIDE's operating model, including governance, workflows, and decision-making processesRecruit, build, and lead a high-performing, multidisciplinary team (up to 15 FTE across several phases)Oversee budget (~$5–6M annually), resource allocation, and performance managementDevelop internal processes for project intake, prioritization, delivery, and evaluation while leveraging the strengths of existing institutional processes at both UH and NEOMEDDAI Innovation, Translation & Deployment ("Inside Out")Oversee development, validation, and deployment of AI/ML/DL solutions in partnership with clinical, research, and IT teamsEnsure solutions are scalable, secure, and aligned with regulatory and ethical standardsBridge technical and non-technical stakeholders to translate AI capabilities into practical applicationsPromote best practices in MLOps, model monitoring, and responsible AIPartnership Development & External Engagement ("Outside In")Build and manage strategic partnerships with industry, technology companies, startups, and peer institutionsCollaborate with UH Ventures and other entities to support commercialization and co-development opportunitiesNavigate the use and absorption of technologies from startups and/or industry, consisting of both clinical and non-clinical opportunities to advance operational efficiencies and customer/caregiver experiencesEstablish and engage an External Advisory CouncilRepresent AIDE in national forums, conferences, and strategic collaborationsGovernance, Trust & Responsible AIEstablish and operationalize governance frameworks for AI use, including privacy, security, bias mitigation, and complianceWhere possible, coordinate/integrate with UH and NEOMED governance bodies, legal, compliance, and IT leadershipEnsure alignment with evolving regulatory standards (e.g., HIPAA, FDA considerations)Promote a culture of responsible, transparent, and human-centered AIEducation, Workforce & CulturePartner with UH and NEOMED leadership to advance AI education, training, and workforce developmentPromote AI literacy across clinicians, staff, and learnersFoster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous learningQualifications - Advanced degree in a relevant field (e.g., data science, computer science, engineering, health informatics, clinical/translational research, behavioral science, advanced analytics, or related discipline) or equivalent relevant experience. Minimum 10 years of progressively responsible leadership experience in AI, data science, digital health, or related fields. Demonstrated experience developing and deploying AI/ML/DL solutions in real-world environments (not limited to research).
Experience leading cross-functional teams and managing complex, multi-stakeholder initiatives. Certification or experience in human-centered design. Proven ability to manage budgets, personnel, and organizational operations. Demonstrated communication skills with the ability to engage technical and non-technical audiences.Key Leadership Profile CharacteristicsTechnically credible: able to engage deeply with AI/ML/DL concepts, systems, and tradeoffsOperationally strong: able to build, execute, and deliver in a fast-moving environmentCollaborative leader: skilled at navigating complex organizational structures and aligning diverse stakeholdersStrategic and pragmatic: balances long-term vision with near-term execution and measurable outcomesExternally oriented: comfortable representing AIDE and building partnerships beyond the institution (e.g., thought leadership and spokesperson for media and conferences)Ethically principled: in the AI space, you must lead by example, balancing an awareness of algorithmic bias with a steadfast commitment to human-centered ethicsPreferred Qualifications - Terminal degree.
Experience in an academic medical center, health system, or similarly complex environment. Track record of building or scaling programs, centers, or innovation initiatives.
Experience with AI governance, ethics, and regulatory frameworks.
Experience working with industry partners, startups, or commercialization efforts.
Experience as an entrepreneur in the digital health space. Familiarity with clinical workflows, EHR systems, and healthcare data environments. Established network within AI, healthcare, or technology ecosystems.Physical Requirements - Must be able to utilize a phone, computer and other office equipment.NEOMED Campus Safety Guidelines - In an effort to keep our campus community as healthy and safe as possible, NEOMED may require vaccinations as a condition of attendance and employment. This policy will allow for exemption of the vaccination requirement for those individuals with valid medical reasons, sincerely held religious beliefs and matters of conscience.