Executive Director, Center for AIDE

Executive Director, Center for AIDE

Position Title - Executive Director, Center for AIDE

Position Type - Admin/Professional

Department - Center for AIDE

Full or Part Time - Full Time

Pay Grade - MN18

This 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 Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership & Execution
• Translate AIDE's vision into a clear, actionable strategy with measurable outcomes
• Identify, 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 settings
• Establish AIDE as a national leader in applied, ethical, and scalable healthcare AI
• Organizational Build & Operational Leadership
• Stand up AIDE's operating model, including governance, workflows, and decision-making processes
• Recruit, build, and lead a high-performing, multidisciplinary team (up to 15 FTE across several phases)
• Oversee budget (~$56M annually), resource allocation, and performance management
• Develop internal processes for project intake, prioritization, delivery, and evaluation while leveraging the strengths of existing institutional processes at both UH and NEOMED
• DAI Innovation, Translation & Deployment ("Inside Out")
• Oversee development, validation, and deployment of AI/ML/DL solutions in partnership with clinical, research, and IT teams
• Ensure solutions are scalable, secure, and aligned with regulatory and ethical standards
• Bridge technical and non-technical stakeholders to translate AI capabilities into practical applications
• Promote best practices in MLOps, model monitoring, and responsible AI
• Partnership Development & External Engagement ("Outside In")
• Build and manage strategic partnerships with industry, technology companies, startups, and peer institutions
• Collaborate with UH Ventures and other entities to support commercialization and co-development opportunities
• Navigate 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 experiences
• Establish and engage an External Advisory Council
• Represent AIDE in national forums, conferences, and strategic collaborations
• Governance, Trust & Responsible AI
• Establish and operationalize governance frameworks for AI use, including privacy, security, bias mitigation, and compliance
• Where possible, coordinate/integrate with UH and NEOMED governance bodies, legal, compliance, and IT leadership
• Ensure alignment with evolving regulatory standards (e.g., HIPAA, FDA considerations)
• Promote a culture of responsible, transparent, and human-centered AI
• Education, Workforce & Culture
• Partner with UH and NEOMED leadership to advance AI education, training, and workforce development
• Promote AI literacy across clinicians, staff, and learners
• Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning

Qualifications - 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 Characteristics

• Technically credible: able to engage deeply with AI/ML/DL concepts, systems, and tradeoffs
• Operationally strong: able to build, execute, and deliver in a fast-moving environment
• Collaborative leader: skilled at navigating complex organizational structures and aligning diverse stakeholders
• Strategic and pragmatic: balances long-term vision with near-term execution and measurable outcomes
• Externally 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 ethics

Preferred 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.