Head of AI Governance
About The Position
At Dotmatics, we believe science, data, and decision-making must be deeply intertwined for innovation to thrive. We have a vision for a new Lab of the Future that will change the future of scientific research. We have created the world’s most comprehensive digital science platform – best-of-breed software applications already used by more than 2 million scientists, together in a single ecosystem united by a powerful, flexible enterprise data platform. This is not flat data buried away in digital graveyards. This is dynamic, multi-dimensional decision-making. Scientific enterprises need a new level of effectiveness to achieve tomorrow’s breakthroughs. Illness will not wait. The biosphere will not wait. We are tireless in our vision, because the time for innovation is now. Shaping the Future of Science At Dotmatics Our global team of more than 800 colleagues are dedicated to supporting our customers in over 180 countries. Together, with our scientific community of users, we accelerate scientific innovation in order to make the world a healthier, cleaner, and safer place to live. You’ll join a collaborative, global team pushing the boundaries of scientific innovation. Your ideas and efforts will have a tangible impact, accelerating scientific progress and discovery. We offer a dynamic, remote-friendly environment that fosters high integrity and collaboration, empowering you to excel. Dotmatics is a company built by scientists, for scientists. Combined, we are now the world’s largest cloud-based scientific research R&D platform. We need your help to keep growing and pioneering the future. We are Science Driven. We are Customer Centric. We are Better Together.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Risk Management, Engineering, Business, or a related discipline (or equivalent experience)
- 15-20 years in information security, technology risk management, data governance, or compliance in a regulated industry
- 5-8 years of progressive experience specifically in AI/ML governance
- Demonstrated experience designing or operating AI governance programs, model risk management frameworks, or technology risk management processes
- Deep understanding of the AI risk landscape, including generative AI, large language models, AI agents, and associated regulatory expectations
- Working knowledge of global AI and privacy regulatory frameworks, including the EU AI Act, GDPR, NIST AI RMF, and ISO/IEC 42001
- Proven ability to work across and influence cross-functional stakeholder groups, including HR, Product, Engineering, Legal, Compliance, Finance, and Executive leadership, without direct line authority
- Experience managing or contributing to governance councils, steering committees, or similar oversight bodies
- In-depth knowledge of AI/ML technologies, including large language models, AI-enabled applications, APIs, and data pipelines, sufficient to assess technical feasibility and risk
- Implementation-level understanding of information security principles, data privacy controls, and life science compliance frameworks (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST 800-53, ISO 9001, GxP, GDPR, CCPA)
- Strong project management discipline with a track record of building programs and processes from the ground up
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare executive-ready materials and governance documentation
Nice To Haves
- Experience in the Life Sciences (GxP) sector
- Knowledge of the scientific informatics or cheminformatics space
- Relevant professional certifications desirable: AIGP, CIPP, CISM, CRISC, or equivalent
Responsibilities
- Lead the development and ongoing improvement of a comprehensive AI Governance Framework aligned with Dotmatics' risk appetite and regulatory obligations, including the EU AI Act, ISO 42001, and NIST AI RMF
- Maintain an AI use case registry, establish risk tiering and oversight levels for AI systems, and provide subject matter expertise to evaluate AI tools, models, and applications proposed by business and product teams
- Partner with leadership and functional teams to assess AI use cases across model behaviour, data usage, privacy, and operational risk; ensuring alignment with the company's ISO/IEC 27001 ISMS, ISO 9001 QMS, and GxP requirements
- Serve as program lead for the Dotmatics AI Governance Council, coordinating agendas, workflows, and decision-ready materials for Council and executive review
- Act as the primary Dotmatics liaison to the Siemens AI Governance Consortium, representing the company in cross-portfolio working groups and contributing to joint frameworks and maturity models
- Provide AI governance responses to customer RFIs, security questionnaires, and due diligence inquiries
- Embed governance checkpoints into the SDLC alongside Product and Engineering; align AI controls with the broader security posture and incident response procedures
- Lead the creation and maintenance of AI governance policies, SOPs, and supporting documentation; and develop and deliver AI governance training across the organization
- Produce management reporting, metrics, and dashboards to keep senior leadership informed of program status, risk exposure, and control effectiveness
- Drive continuous improvement by incorporating lessons learned, evolving standards, and regulatory developments
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Insurance
- Health Spending Accounts
- Wellness Benefits (Mental Health Apps and Fitness Perks)
- Company-paid Life and Disability Insurance
- 401k Retirement Plan (with 4% company match; immediate vesting)
- Flexible Time off Plan (for US exempt employees)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
