Director of AI Governance

DeepHealth

3d•Remote

About The Position

The Director of AI Governance sits within Quality, Regulatory, and Compliance and is responsible for designing, developing, and managing DeepHealth's AI Governance program and strategies. The role promotes safe, legal, and ethical use of AI across the organization in partnership with Information Security, Data Privacy, Vendor Management, Ethics, Legal, and IT.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in AI, Cybersecurity, Information Security, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience (required).
5 to 10 years of progressive experience in AI compliance, AI governance, or closely related compliance/risk work in healthcare, medical technology, or another highly regulated industry (required).
Proven experience developing and implementing AI compliance or governance strategies (required).
Working knowledge of AI governance frameworks and regulations such as NIST AI RMF, ISO 42001, and the EU AI Act (required).
Excellent written and oral communication skills, including explaining complex concepts to diverse audiences (required).
High level of integrity and confidentiality (required).

Nice To Haves

Master's degree or advanced certifications (for example, AAISM, CISSP, CISM) and completed AI governance coursework.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement AI Governance strategies aligned with organizational goals and ethical standards.
Design, implement, and maintain an AI Governance framework aligned with applicable standards and regulations, including NIST AI RMF, ISO 42001, and the EU AI Act.
Develop and maintain policies, guidelines, and documentation for responsible development and deployment of AI tools.
Integrate AI governance into existing compliance and risk management processes with cross-functional partners.
Provide expert advice to internal teams and, as needed, to clients on AI governance and compliance matters.
Evaluate vendor compliance with legal, ethical, and security standards related to AI tools and features.
Oversee AI risk assessments and maintain AI inventories and catalogues consistent with legal and regulatory requirements.
Review contracts and draft language related to AI and new technologies in partnership with Legal.
Design and deliver training to build awareness of AI governance principles.
Partner on audits of compliance with the AI framework and applicable legislation, and mentor team members as the function grows.