Washington University in St. Louis · 21 hours ago
C-brAIn Chief Executive Officer (Remote) - Neurology
United States
Full-time
Remote
Director/Executive
7+ years expWashington University in St. Louis is leading a mission-driven consortium at the forefront of biomedical innovation. The CEO will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of AI in science, accelerating discoveries that improve lives, and building a legacy of impact through collaboration, technology, and visionary leadership.
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Responsibilities
Lead the execution of C-brAIn’s mission, ensuring alignment with the scientist-in-the-loop, open science, and multi-stakeholder principles
Develop and implement strategic plans, milestones, and metrics for the delivery of MVPs and the unified AI Biomedical Research Scientist platform
Champion a culture of scientific rigor, ethical AI, and continuous innovation
Drive expansion into new disease areas and global markets as the platform matures
Report regularly to the Steering Committee on performance, progress, and strategic issues
Oversee day-to-day operations, including program management, resource allocation, progress tracking, and risk management
Direct and support the executive team to ensure efficient coordination of activities and communications, and timely delivery of technical and scientific objectives
Ensure compliance with all relevant laws, regulations, and data privacy and security standards (e.g., HIPAA, GDPR)
Recruit, mentor, and manage a high-performing, multidisciplinary team of researchers, AI engineers, software developers, and data scientists, cultivating a collaborative, innovative, and inclusive environment
Provide mentorship and support for team members’ professional growth and alignment with C-brAIn’s mission and values
Oversee the scaling and deployment of products to address neurodegeneration research challenges while expanding to broader biomedical applications
Collaborate with the Executive Director and Steering Committee to align goals with organizational strategy; integrate multiple strategies and ideas across technical and scientific domains
Collaborate with the Chief Technology Officer to guide technical vision, product development, and AI/ML tool delivery, ensuring technology development is driven by research needs and use cases, with strong scientific input and community feedback
Build and nurture partnerships across academia, industry, and philanthropy, fostering collaboration and a and high-performance culture to achieve shared goals
Engage with scientific experts to ensure the Consortium’s work is accessible, equitable, and impactful for all stakeholders; ensure the product remains relevant to real-world biomedical challenges and supports a “scientist-in-the-loop” approach
Foster strategic partnerships with AI technology companies and other stakeholders
Promote open science, data sharing, and responsible AI practices
Represent C-brAIn at external meetings, conferences, and events, serving as an ambassador for its mission and vision
Define and manage $10-$100M budgets, timelines, and resource allocation
Collaborate with finance and administrative teams to manage budgets, forecast resource needs, and ensure compliance with institutional and funding policies
Identify opportunities to leverage funding and resources across partnerships for greater impact and efficiency
Qualification
Required
Master's degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education
Experience in AI/technology, life sciences, or related sectors
Demonstrated success in building and scaling large, complex, multi-stakeholder initiatives or organizations—including experience in startup or consortium environments where agility, resourcefulness, and collaborative leadership are essential
Demonstrated ability to build collaborations across academia, industry, and philanthropy, and to lead multidisciplinary teams, including technical and scientific staff
Strong track record in partnership development and stakeholder engagement
Progressive Managerial Responsibility (7 Years)
Preferred
Experience working with or leading academic, industry, philanthropic, startup, consortium, or nonprofit organizations
Familiarity with regulatory, legal, and ethical frameworks in biomedical research and AI
Experience with federated data architectures, privacy-preserving technologies, and responsible data governance
Prior leadership in a startup, consortium, or nonprofit environment
M.D. - Doctor of Medicine, Ph.D. - Doctor of Philosophy
Benefits
Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.
Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.
Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.
WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.
Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!
We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child.
Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs.
Need adult care? We’ve got you covered.
WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.
Company
Washington University in St. Louis
Washington University’s mission is to discover and disseminate knowledge, and protect the freedom of inquiry through research and teaching.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$24.6MKey Investors
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious DiseasesAmerican Academy of Orthopaedic SurgeonsJim McKelvey
2024-09-13Grant
2023-12-01Grant· $0M
2019-01-31Grant
Leadership Team
Jessie Minton
Vice Chancellor for Technology and Chief Information Officer
Keisha Mabry
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