Senior Director - AI
About The Position
The Senior Director, AI leads the engineering and research team responsible for building and delivering Mayo Clinic DigPath’s digital-biology technology platforms. The role translates organizational vision into validated, deployed products and, in close partnership with the Vice President, Digital Biology, the Chief Medical Officer, and the Chief Science Officer, shapes and executes technical direction. This includes roadmap ownership, delivery, and technical quality across the core model and platform portfolio: foundation and task-specific models, AI Virtual Cells, biological digital twins, and digital biomarker discovery. The Senior Director directs a multidisciplinary team of AI/ML engineers, software developers, and research scientists, translating clinical and scientific priorities into engineering execution. The role partners with the CMO to ensure clinical relevance and with the CSO to ensure scientific rigor, with a focus on delivering tools quickly and with technical excellence while prioritizing patient needs. A primary responsibility is managing highly matrixed cross-functional activities and personnel, with oversight of departmental AI governance, technology, and operations. The leader also works with Chairs representing the department across Mayo Clinic, partners closely with Shield leaders, and coordinates with enterprise and Site leaders and governance bodies. This vacancy is not eligible for visa sponsorship or visa transfer. Mayo Clinic does not participate in the F-1 STEM OPT extension program.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as Business Administration, Computer Science, AI/ML Engineering, Software Engineering, Information Systems, Design, or Health Informatics.
- At least 10 years of related experience.
- Executive-level management experience with digital, technology, security, or product teams in complex organizations.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree in Business, Law, Computer Science, Engineering, Design, Healthcare Administration, or a related field.
- Experience in integrated healthcare, academic medical centers, or regulated industries.
Responsibilities
- Lead the engineering and research team building and delivering digital-biology technology platforms.
- Translate organizational vision into validated, deployed products.
- Shape technical direction and own execution of the roadmap, delivery, and technical quality for the core model and platform portfolio.
- Direct a multidisciplinary team of AI/ML engineers, software developers, and research scientists.
- Translate clinical and scientific priorities into engineering execution, partnering with the CMO for clinical relevance and the CSO for scientific rigor.
- Manage highly matrixed cross-functional activities and personnel.
- Oversee departmental AI governance, technology, and operations.
- Work with Chairs representing the department across Mayo Clinic, partner with Shield leaders, and coordinate with enterprise and Site leaders and governance bodies.
Benefits
- Multiple medical plan options.
- Dental coverage through Delta Dental or a reimbursement account for flexible coverage.
- Vision plan with a national network.
- HSA and FSAs for eligible expenses.
- Competitive retirement package.
- Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit plans.
- Continuing education and advancement opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
