Director, AI Studio

Northeast Ohio Medical University (NEOMED); Rootstown Township (OH); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Competitive benefits package

Educational benefits

Job summary

Northeast Ohio Medical University (NEOMED) invites applications for Director, AI Studio in the new Center for Artificial Intelligence and Digital Experience (AIDE). The role provides strategic leadership for AI-driven products across research, clinical operations, and innovation.

You'll partner with academic, clinical, and operational stakeholders to scale AI solutions, shape governance, and mentor teams while advancing NEOMED's mission to improve regional health outcomes.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher in computer science, data science, AI, engineering, or related field.
• 7+ years building and managing product/tech initiatives.
• 2+ years leading AI/ML or data science initiatives.
• 3+ years in healthcare, academic medicine, or similarly complex environments.
• Experience in product strategy, technical architecture, and cross-functional leadership.
• Experience deploying AI/ML solutions in clinical or health-system settings.
• Familiar with Generative AI, NLP, computer vision; coding in R and Python; cloud platforms; modern AI tools; version control.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute strategic vision for AI product portfolio.
• Lead front-end product lifecycle activities from concept to validation.
• Establish system architecture and standards for interoperability and compliance.
• Oversee AI model development and deployment for performance quality.
• Direct a portfolio of large-scale AI initiatives addressing research, clinical priorities, and operations.
• Manage budgeting, planning, and stakeholder communications.
• Supervise personnel supporting AI initiatives and ensure project progression from pilots to validation.

Skills

AI product management

Cross-functional leadership

Healthcare AI

Team leadership

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Master's degree in CS/related field

PhD preferred

Tools

R

Python

AWS

Azure/Databricks

TensorFlow

PyTorch

Scikit-Learn

Hugging Face

Git/GitHub

Job description

Summary

The Center for AI & Digital Experience (AIDE) is a joint, mission-driven center jointly established between University Hospitals (UH)–Northeast Ohio Medical University (NEOMED) to focus on advancing human-centered artificial intelligence in healthcare.

Position Type: Admin/Professional
Department: Center for AIDE
Full or Part Time: Full Time
Pay Grade: MN16
SummaryThe Center for AI & Digital Experience (AIDE) is a joint, mission-driven center jointly established between University Hospitals (UH)–Northeast Ohio Medical University (NEOMED) to focus on advancing human-centered artificial intelligence in healthcare.

Principal Functional Responsibilities

Product Development and Technical Leadership: Define and execute the strategic vision for the AI Products and Technology Core, including development of a scalable portfolio of AI-enabled products. Lead front-end product lifecycle activities, including concept development, feasibility assessment, research or business case development, technical design, model development, and validation. Establish and inspect system architecture and technical standards to ensure interoperability and compliance with institutional regulatory requirements. Collaborate with internal IT teams and external partners (as needed) to align infrastructure, data access, and security protocols for scalability. Oversee all AI model development and implementation efforts to ensure performance quality.

Program Oversight and Execution: Direct a portfolio of high-impact, large-scale AI initiatives designed to address strategic institutional research, clinical priorities, and operational excellence. Establish and implement a formal intake, evaluation, and prioritization process for project selection. Lead resource allocation and execution planning for selected initiatives, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and available capacity. Oversee project timelines and the bench performance of all deliverables. Recruit and supervise key personnel supporting this portfolio. Ensure that projects progress from pilot testing through validation testing and, where appropriate, into potential commercialization pathways.

Operations, Infrastructure, and Program Enablement: Develop and operationalize core processes required to support AI product development, including compliance and risk mitigation strategies. Establish foundational technical infrastructure to enable efficient development and validation of AI solutions. Partner with institutional stakeholders to integrate existing initiatives into the AI Product and Technology Core structure and ensure coordinated execution. Support the development of mechanisms for learner and trainee engagement in AI initiatives, including structured opportunities for student participation in applied projects.

Governance and Institutional Integration: Work closely with executive leadership to ensure alignment of AI initiatives with institutional strategy. Coordinate with the AI Enablement Senior Manager to ensure responsible development and enablement of AI technologies for subsequent deployment. Serve as a key liaison between academic, clinical, and operational stakeholders to facilitate the adoption and integration of AI solutions. Provide subject matter expertise and strategic guidance on emerging AI trends and their application within healthcare and education. Communicate complexities of AI effectively with AI-fluent and non-AI fluent team members, clinicians, and executive leadership.

Administrative And Program Management Responsibilities

Develop and manage budgets for AI Product and Technology Core operations and project portfolios. Contribute to strategic planning, reporting, and performance evaluation activities. Support the development of materials to communicate program goals, outcomes, and impact to internal and external stakeholders. Directly supervise and evaluate multiple employees, including product managers, AI/ML engineers, solutions architects, data engineers, etc.

Miscellaneous Duties: Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in computer science, data science, artificial intelligence, engineering, or a related field.
• 7 years of experience building and managing product or technology initiatives.
• Minimum of 2 years of leading AI/ML or data science initiatives.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in healthcare, academic medicine, or a similarly complex environment.
• Demonstrated experience in product strategy, technical architecture, and cross-functional team leadership.
• Experience developing and deploying AI or machine learning solutions in clinical or health system settings.
• Demonstrated understanding of AI/ML fundamentals (Generative AI, NLP, computer vision), coding in R and Python, familiarity with cloud computing platforms (e.g., AWS, MS Azure/Databricks), modern AI tools (TensorFlow, PyTorch, Scikit-Learn, Hugging Face), and version control (Git/GitHub).

Preferred Qualifications

• PhD degree in computer science, data science, artificial intelligence, engineering, or a related field.
• Experience with innovation program leadership, startup incubation, or product commercialization.
• Familiarity with regulatory, ethical, and governance considerations related to AI in healthcare.
• Experience working with academic, clinic, and operational stakeholders.
• Certificate in human-centered design or design thinking (e.g., IDEOU, LUMA Institute, IBM Design Thinking).

Physical Requirements

Must be able to utilize a phone, computer, and other office equipment. Must be able and willing to drive to locations within one hour of Cleveland, Ohio and travel to off-site events and educational sessions.

Department Specific Information

Exciting Opportunity for a Director of AI Studio at Northeast Ohio Medical University!

Northeast Ohio Medical University (NEOMED) is a mission-driven, community-based medical university committed to educating health professionals, advancing discovery, and improving the health of our region. We are seeking a Director, AI Studio, in the new Center for Artificial Intelligence and Digital Experience (AIDE), to provide strategic leadership for the design, development, and implementation of AI-driven products for research, operational solutions, and innovation within AIDE.

We are committed to fostering a collaborative and team-oriented environment that is essential to fulfilling our mission. We believe every employee should feel appreciated, valued, and empowered. To maintain a supportive organizational culture, we seek individuals whose values align with our mission and who thrive in a team-based approach. We encourage individuals whose values align with this collaborative approach to apply.

Benefits & Perks

Healthcare Coverage

• Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance through Medical Mutual
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) or Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Short-and long-term disability coverage, Long-term care coverage options, and Life insurance

Retirement

• State retirement plan with 14% employer matching to help you plan for the future

Paid Time Off

• Generous vacation and sick leave, in addition to 11 paid holidays each year

Additional Benefits

• Hybrid work environment (up to two remote days per week after six months) (Policy#3349-7-151)
• Educational benefits with our partner universities (Policy#3349-07-45)
• Ongoing investment in your professional growth through on-site training and Lean Six Sigma certification
• Employee wellness activities and initiatives that support a healthy work-life balance

NEOMED is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants without discrimination on the basis of age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, status as a parent during pregnancy and immediately after the birth of a child, status as a parent of a young child, status as a foster parent, veteran status or any other category protected by applicable state or federal law. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, NEOMED also affirms its commitment to nondiscrimination in its employment policies and practices. In compliance with Title IX (20 U.S.C Sec. 1681 et seq.), NEOMED prohibits sex discrimination, including sexual harassment.