Washington University in St. Louis · 2 days ago
C-brAIn Chief Technology Officer (Remote) - Neurology
United States
Full-time
Remote
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
5+ years expWashington University in St. Louis is seeking a Chief Technology Officer for the C-brAIn initiative, which focuses on transforming biomedical research through AI. The CTO will lead the technical vision and strategic direction, develop scalable AI solutions, and foster collaborations to enhance research in neurodegeneration.
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Responsibilities
Develop and implement the technical vision, architecture, and roadmap for delivering C-brAIn’s intended product types (e.g., agentic assistants, knowledge discovery platforms)
Lead phased development strategies, ensuring progress from Minimum Viable Products (MVPs) to a full featured biomedical research scientist product offering that supports the full biomedical research lifecycle
Establish actionable metrics to track progress and impact, such as funding acquired, publications generated, and successful pilots in real-world neuroscience discovery workflows
Build, scale, and optimize the application of advanced AI/ML solutions, including:
Oversee the integration of these technologies into a full featured AI product that enhances scientific workflows, including hypothesis generation, experimental design, and interpretation of results
Drive the creation and delivery of MVPs that demonstrate the feasibility and value of AI tools in biomedical research
Oversee the scaling and deployment of products to address neurodegeneration research challenges while expanding to broader biomedical applications
Establish software development processes, quality assurance protocols, and performance benchmarks
Ensure compliance with all relevant laws, regulations, and data protection standards (e.g., HIPAA, GDPR)
Track and report on tool performance metrics, usability benchmarks, and system reliability
Collaborate with the Executive Director and Steering Committee to align technical goals with organizational strategy; align multiple strategies and ideas across technical and scientific domains
Build and nurture partnerships across academia, industry, and philanthropy, fostering collaboration to achieve shared goals
Represent C-brAIn at external meetings, conferences, and events, serving as an ambassador for its mission and vision
Engage with scientific experts to ensure the product remains relevant to real-world biomedical challenges and supports a “scientist-in-the-loop” approach
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 technical leadership across cross-functional teams including product, data, and operations
Provide mentorship and support for team members’ professional growth and alignment with C-brAIn’s mission and values
Stay current with emerging technologies and trends in AI, biomedical informatics, and data engineering
Evaluate and integrate new tools, frameworks, and methodologies to enhance platform capabilities
Champion federated learning, privacy-preserving architectures, explainable AI, and ethical design principles
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
Bachelor's degree
Expertise in AI/ML applied to biomedical research, life sciences, data science, or biomedical informatics
Experience developing and deploying AI/ML-based products at scale in research-intensive environments
Proven track record of building and scaling AI products in startup or consortium environments
Demonstrated ability to build collaborations across academia, industry, and philanthropy
Experience with MLOps (LLMOps), deployment tooling, and model monitoring
Progressively Responsible Leadership And Implementation Of Information Technology And/Or Operational Efficiencies (5 Years)
Preferred
Experience developing AI systems for the advancement of biomedicine or biotechnology use cases
Familiarity with onboarding, harmonizing, and managing proprietary data and ensuring privacy-preserving AI practices, such as federated learning
Experience with biomedical data and privacy-compliant systems (HIPAA, GDPR)
Master's degree, 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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