Associate Director, AI Governance

The mission of The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center is to eliminate cancer in Texas, the nation, and the world through outstanding programs that integrate patient care, research, prevention, and education. Fundamental to achieving this mission is our commitment to responsibly integrating artificial intelligence into our organization. Our goal is to ensure AI technologies are safe, ethically governed, and sustainably impactful, fostering an environment that encourages innovative breakthroughs. To uphold these principles, we are expanding our AI governance team, which will be dedicated to overseeing the responsible adoption of AI across the institution.

We are seeking an accomplished Associate Director to be the head of AI Governance for MD Anderson. You will be responsible for the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of AI governance practices, processes, and policies within our large academic medical center. This role is critical in ensuring the safe, secure, and effective adoption and use of AI technologies across the institution, in alignment with industry standards and regulatory frameworks. The ideal candidate will bring a strong understanding of AI systems, exceptional leadership skills, and a demonstrated history of successfully overseeing the governance of advanced technologies in a healthcare setting.

Key Responsibilities

Lead continuous improvement, implementation, and oversight of AI governance frameworks, policies, and procedures to ensure responsible, impactful, and compliant AI deployment throughout the entire AI lifecycle.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to embed governance standards into AI procurement, development, implementation, and monitoring practices.

Drive automation and enhancements in governance processes to promote scalability, efficiency, and effective oversight.

Lead the development of a comprehensive inventory of AI initiatives, such as model documentation (model cards), serving as the single source of truth.

Conduct regular audits and assessments of AI systems to ensure adherence to governance standards and practices.

Monitor emerging trends, regulations, and best practices in AI governance to proactively update institutional policies and procedures.

Generate governance reports highlighting AI safety, impact, return on investment (ROI), and other key performance metrics.

Develop and deliver training programs to educate stakeholders on AI governance policies, standards, and best practices.

Serve as the primary institutional contact for AI governance-related inquiries and issue resolution.

Technical Expertise

In-depth knowledge of advanced technology solutions and their applications in healthcare.

Familiarity with regulatory requirements and ethical considerations related to technology in a healthcare setting.

Proficiency in managing governance workflows, inventories, and reporting systems.

Preferably experience with healthcare AI solutions.

Analytical Skills

Strong analytical skills to assess technology for impact, technical feasibility, operational requirements, compliance and ethical considerations.

Ability to interpret complex regulatory guidelines and translate them into actionable policies.

Proficiency in value propositions, risk assessment and management related to advanced healthcare technologies.

Preferably experience with healthcare AI solutions.

Professionalism: Oral and Written

Other duties as assigned

Education Required: Bachelor's degree.

Preferred Education: Master's Level Degree

Experience Required: Eight years of experience with data governance, data analytics, information services, or data management, to include five years of supervisory or management experience. May substitute required education degree with additional years of equivalent experience on a one-to-one basis.

Preferred Experience: Experience in a leadership role overseeing AI governance initiatives.

Experience leading a team.

Familiarity with the regulatory environment governing AI in healthcare, including FDA guidelines, HIPAA regulations, HHS, ONC ACR, etc.

It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. http://www.mdanderson.org/about-us/legal-and-policy/legal-statements/eeo-affirmative-action.html

Additional Information

• Requisition ID: 173821
• Employment Status: Full-Time
• Employee Status: Regular
• Work Week: Days
• Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 146,500
• Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 183,000
• Maximum Salary : US Dollar (USD) 219,500
• FLSA: exempt and not eligible for overtime pay
• Fund Type: Hard
• Work Location: Remote (within Texas only)
• Pivotal Position: Yes
• Referral Bonus Available?: Yes
• Relocation Assistance Available?: Yes
• Science Jobs: No