Veracyte, Inc. · 5 hours ago
Sr. Director, Business AI
San Diego, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$231K/yr - $261K/yr
10+ years expVeracyte, Inc. is a global diagnostics company focused on transforming cancer care for patients worldwide. They are seeking a Senior Director of Business AI to lead the company's AI strategy and facilitate the adoption of AI solutions across various business functions, ensuring measurable outcomes and responsible practices.
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Responsibilities
Develop and own the company’s Business AI strategy, aligning it with organizational goals and departmental priorities
Build a multi-year roadmap that balances innovation, operational efficiency, and responsible AI governance
Serve as the primary evangelist for AI adoption across the organization
Partner closely with leaders in Legal, HR, Customer Service, Finance, and other functions to deeply understand their business processes, pain points, and opportunities
Conduct structured process mapping and needs assessments to identify where AI can meaningfully accelerate workflows, reduce manual effort, or improve accuracy
Translate departmental needs into clear requirements, use cases, and implementation plans
Lead cross-functional teams to design, prototype, and deploy AI solutions that integrate seamlessly into existing processes
Evaluate and select AI tools, platforms, and vendors; ensure interoperability with enterprise systems
Manage outsourced development, including writing SOWs, defining SLAs, coordinating multi-timezone vendors, and ensuring on-time/on-quality delivery
Deploy AI agents across all organizational levels to enhance efficiency and decision-making
Work across teams to maintain advanced governance standards for privacy, security, compliance, and ethical use of AI and alignment with emerging regulations (e.g., NIST, EU AI Act)
Partner with Legal and Compliance to ensure all AI initiatives meet regulatory and organizational requirements
Establish ongoing monitoring, auditing, and risk management protocols for all AI solutions
Drive AI hiring, upskilling, and mentoring initiatives across departments, ensuring a diverse and highly skilled team
Partner with HR to launch formal training, mentorship, and executive education programs to boost AI literacy and adoption at all levels of the organization
Foster a culture of continuous learning and innovation in AI
Build and manage relationships with external partners, including AI vendors, technology providers, academic institutions, and startups, to accelerate innovation and access new capabilities
Represent the organization in relevant industry forums, consortia, and conferences
Lead broad-based cultural change initiatives to embed AI as a strategic mindset across all functions
Develop and execute communication, training, and enablement programs to drive adoption and confidence in AI-powered solutions
Build a culture of experimentation, continuous improvement, and cross-functional collaboration
Define KPIs and success metrics for AI initiatives (e.g., time saved, adoption, error reduction, financial impact, customer satisfaction)
Regularly update executive leadership on progress, impact, and value generated relative to investment
Qualification
Required
10+ years of experience in business systems, digital transformation and the use of AI within related fields
Proven track record leading business-level AI or automation initiatives in a complex organization
Demonstrated ability to understand and map business processes across multiple functions
Hands-on experience with Microsoft Copilot ecosystem and AWS AI ecosystem
Experience managing outsourced development and cross-functional teams
Strong data & process skills (ERP, CRM, HRIS, Reporting, process mapping, KPIs, controls, etc.)
Deep understanding of responsible AI, data privacy, and compliance considerations
Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences
Strong cross-functional leadership and stakeholder management skills
Preferred
Experience with ERP implementation and/or process definitions
Experience with business AI platforms, LLMs, workflow automation, and knowledge management systems
Familiarity with Responsible AI practices, data security, and compliance in enterprise settings
Benefits
Competitive compensation and benefits
Additional discretionary bonuses/incentives
Restricted stock units
Company
Veracyte, Inc.
Veracyte is a global diagnostics company that empowers clinicians with the high-value insights they need to guide and assure patients at pivotal moments in the race to diagnose and treat cancer.
501-1000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.1BKey Investors
Visium Healthcare PartnersGE VenturesDomain Associates
2021-02-05Post Ipo Equity· $550M
2020-08-05Post Ipo Equity· $194M
2019-05-01Post Ipo Equity· $137.8M
Leadership Team
John Leite
Chief Commercial Officer (CCO)
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