Vice President/Head of Artificial Intelligence

Definitive Healthcare, US•Framingham, MA

4d•$253,000 - $471,000•Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking an accomplished and visionary leader to serve as our Vice President / Head of Artificial Intelligence. This executive will be responsible for defining and executing the organization’s AI strategy end-to-end—research, productization, operations, ethics, and talent development—positioning us as an industry leader in AI innovation. The AI Leader will spearhead the enterprise-wide AI strategy, driving innovation, operational efficiency, and competitive advantage through responsible and scalable AI adoption. This role blends technical depth with strategic vision, requiring a leader who can align AI initiatives with business goals, manage cross-functional teams, and evangelize AI across the organization. This is a transformative leadership role for a hands-on leader with the vision and operational rigor to scale artificial intelligence capabilities for a high-growth, data-driven business.

Requirements

Advanced degree (MS/PhD) in Computer Science, AI, Data Science, or related field preferred.
10+ years of experience in AI/ML leadership roles, including enterprise-scale deployments.
Proven success in building and scaling AI teams and platforms.
Deep understanding of LLMs, NLP, computer vision, and agentic AI systems.
Strong business acumen and ability to translate technical capabilities into strategic outcomes.

Nice To Haves

Experience with cloud-native AI platforms (AWS, Azure, Databricks).
Familiarity with regulatory frameworks and ethical AI governance.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Prior exposure to vertical AI applications in healthcare, life sciences, or B2B SaaS helpful.

Responsibilities

Define and execute the enterprise AI roadmap, including GenAI, agentic frameworks, and chatbot UX initiatives.
Collaborate with executive leadership to align AI investments with GTM, product, engineering and operational priorities.
Drive the integration of AI/ML capabilities across products, services, and internal operations as well as the enterprise.
Stay at the forefront of AI trends, emerging technologies and regulations; evaluate partnerships and M&A opportunities in the AI space to ensure the company maintains a competitive edge.
Represent the company in external forums, conferences, and strategic collaborations (e.g., Databricks, Tamr).
Oversee research and development of advanced AI/ML models, including generative AI, predictive analytics, and other cutting-edge methods.
Translate research breakthroughs into scalable, secure, and high-impact products.
Establish best-in-class data science and machine learning engineering practices (MLOps, model governance, reproducibility).
Partner with engineering, IT, data, and product teams to build robust data pipelines, platforms, and infrastructure.
Ensure responsible data acquisition, storage, privacy, and compliance (GDPR, CCPA, and emerging U.S. AI regulations).
Guide architecture and deployment of AI/ML models across verticals (e.g., healthcare, life sciences, sales enablement.
Ensure data integrity, model defensibility, and compliance with ethical AI standards.
Build, inspire, and retain a world-class AI organization—including research scientists, ML engineers, data scientists, product managers, and applied AI specialists.
Mentor talent and foster a culture of experimentation, learning, and accountability.
Develop cross-functional training and upskilling initiatives to embed AI literacy across the company.
Serve as the cross functional resident expert for AI for the enterprise.
Establish performance metrics to measure adoption and foster a culture of experimentation, innovation, and continuous learning.
Strong executive presence and communication skills—trusted advisor to C-level stakeholders
Experience leading, developing, and mentoring global, diverse teams in multiple time zones.
Strategic mindset with the ability to translate complex technical needs into business impact
Partner with key stakeholders to integrate AI into core workflows and customer-facing solutions.
Work with HR and Operations to support AI-driven workforce transformation and training.
Champion responsible AI principles—transparency, fairness, accountability, and explainability.
Set up governance frameworks to monitor bias, ethical risk, and regulatory compliance.
Serve as a thought leader representing the company in public forums, academia, and with regulators.
Forge collaborations with leading universities, research labs, and AI consortia in the Boston/Cambridge innovation ecosystem.
Evaluate and negotiate strategic partnerships, acquisitions, or technology investments to accelerate our AI roadmap.

Benefits

All employees receive standard benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, unlimited paid time off, and participation in the company’s 401(k) plan with employer contribution.

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