Penn Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Health System · 1 hour ago
Senior Director of Data and AI Governance (Mid & Senior Level)
Philadelphia, PA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
7+ years expPenn Medicine is dedicated to providing the highest level of care to patients while conducting innovative research. The Senior Director of Data & AI Governance will develop a vision for data and AI governance, overseeing a team to ensure the ethical use of data and promote responsible AI development.
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Responsibilities
Collaborate with business, technical, clinical, and legal experts, to develop and implement a comprehensive data and AI governance strategy that aligns with the organization's mission and strategic goals. Continuously evaluate and enhance governance practices to adapt to evolving business needs and technology advancements
Manage Data and AI Governance Committees and sub-committees. Create and refine structures, such as committee charters and documentation, to ensure efficient decision-making and effective oversight
Equip governance committee members with the tools and information that they need. Create frameworks and drive consensus building to ensure timely well-informed decision-making
Take governance committee decisions, translate them into projects and work plans, and ensure their implementation
Take ownership of hands-on governance work, acting as an individual contributor, when necessary, to ensure the successful development and implementation of data policies, standards, and issues
Key policy areas include: data quality management, data privacy and security, AI evaluation and oversight, AI ethics, data and AI stewardship, data & AI catalog and metadata management, and vendor and third-party oversight
Stay abreast of industry trends, best practices, and regulatory changes. Recommend initiatives to enhance the organization's data and AI governance maturity
Establish credibility and trust with the Chief Information Security Officer, Chief Privacy Officer, CMIO, Office of Clinical Research, and faculty experts from across the University among other stakeholders
Define policy decisions to be made, identify relevant stakeholders and their roles in decision-making, ensure a shared understanding of the issues, and hold group accountable for timely decisions. Promote collaboration and drive consensus
Monitor the implementation of data and AI policies to ensure compliance and help troubleshoot, as needed
Create and maintain dashboards and reports that provide visibility into data and AI governance metrics and progress to senior leadership and stakeholders
Lead and develop a high-performing data governance team, fostering a positive work culture and innovative environment that attracts and retains top talent
Develop and deliver training programs to a variety of audiences on data and AI governance, data quality, data privacy, and AI ethics. Educate stakeholders about AI, including the limitations and risks associated with health AI solutions
Performs duties in accordance with Penn Medicine and entity values, policies, and procedures
Other duties as assigned to support the unit, department, entity, and health system organization
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree
10+ years of progressively responsible experience in data governance, AI governance, data management, ML development or related roles in the health care industry. Experience managing teams and large complex cross-functional projects
Demonstrated expertise in data governance frameworks, data quality principles, data privacy regulations, and AI ethics. Applies knowledge to identify opportunities and develop solutions
Deep understanding of health care data, including EMR systems, particularly Epic, and their integration within healthcare operations
Demonstrated performance developing high-performing teams, fostering a positive culture of continuous improvement. Fosters team and organizational learning by focusing on learning from successes and mistakes in non-judgmental manners
Demonstrated interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills. Ability to work with a diversity of stakeholders, including senior leaders
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
Project management skills and the ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously
Preferred
Master's degree
Benefits
Comprehensive compensation and benefits program
Prepaid tuition assistance programs
Company
Penn Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Health System
Penn Medicine is a world leader in academic medicine, setting the standard for cutting-edge research, compassionate patient care, and the education of future health care professionals.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$70.9MKey Investors
BIRD FoundationWarren Alpert FoundationNational Cancer Institute
2025-01-22Grant
2023-01-03Grant· $9.7M
2022-08-18Grant· $5.7M
Leadership Team
Kevin Mahoney
Chief Executive Officer of University of Pennsylvania Health System
John Donohue
Vice President, Enterprise Services
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