Executive Director, AI Center for Healthcare

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Rootstown Township (OH); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

FSA/HSA

Disability & life insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Hybrid work model

Educational benefits

Job summary

Northeast Ohio Medical University (NEOMED) seeks an Executive Director to lead the Center for Artificial Intelligence and Digital Experience (AIDE). You will shape vision into strategy, build a multidisciplinary team, and drive responsible deployment of AI across clinical, research, education, and industry collaborations.

The role partners with University Hospitals and NEOMED governance to ensure ethical, scalable AI, workforce development, and national leadership in healthcare AI innovation.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in a relevant field (e.g., data science, computer science, engineering, health informatics, or related discipline).
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Translate AIDE’s vision into a clear, actionable strategy with measurable outcomes.
• Recruit, build, and lead a multidisciplinary team (up to 15 FTE across several phases).
• Oversee budget (~$5-6M 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.
• 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.
• 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 to advance operational efficiencies and customer/caregiver experiences.
• Establish and engage an External Advisory Council.
• Represent AIDE in national forums, conferences, and strategic collaborations.
• Establish and operationalize governance frameworks for AI use, including privacy, security, bias mitigation, and compliance.
• Coordinate 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.
• 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.

Skills

Leadership experience

AI/digital health

Cross-functional teams

Budget management

Strategic planning

Communication

Education

Advanced degree in data science / CS / engineering / health informatics

Job description

Northeast Ohio Medical University (NEOMED) seeks an Executive Director to lead the Center for Artificial Intelligence and Digital Experience (AIDE). You will shape vision into strategy, build a multidisciplinary team, and drive responsible deployment of AI across clinical, research, education, and industry collaborations.

The role partners with University Hospitals and NEOMED governance to ensure ethical, scalable AI, workforce development, and national leadership in healthcare AI innovation.