Nicklaus Children's Health System · 1 day ago
Director Clinical Computation Model/Artificial Intelligence (Full Time, Days)
Miami, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
7+ years expNicklaus Children's Health System is seeking a Director Clinical Computational Modeling & Artificial Intelligence to support the pediatric cardiovascular surgical team. This role involves developing engineering solutions to enhance surgical precision and patient outcomes through the design and implementation of medical devices and computational models.
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Responsibilities
Participate in daily surgical rounds as a core member of the surgical team to identify clinical challenges and opportunities for innovation
Leads development of patient-specific computational models (e.g., fluid dynamics, digital twins) to enhance preoperative planning, intraoperative strategy, and post-operative optimization
Develop and prototype novel devices, tools, or algorithms to support bedside decision-making
Drives translational research execution, including IRB protocol development, data collection/analysis, and preparation of FDA/regulatory documentation to advance clinical deployment. Co-lead efforts with segment Chief in translational grant proposals (e.g., R01, R21)
Leads cross-functional, multidisciplinary teams involving surgeons, cardiologists, data scientists, and regulatory specialists to co-develop, test, and implement novel solutions in live clinical environments
Collaborate with external academic and industry partners to drive co-development of novel technologies
Lead or co-author manuscripts, white papers, and regulatory documentation
Represent the Heart Institute at national conferences (e.g., AATS, STS, IEEE)
Lead a team of engineers, junior researchers or visiting fellows, creating a sustained innovation workforce pipeline aligned with the mission of the Heart Institute
Qualification
Required
Ph.D in Biomedical Engineering, Computational Science, or related field
7-10 years of medical technology, device development, or computational modeling
2-4 years of prior experience in surgical innovation, translational research, and interdisciplinary collaboration in clinical environments
Expertise in computational modeling, digital twin simulation, and device design
Proficient in Python, Swift, C++, and cloud-native app environments (FastAPI, Docker, etc.)
Knowledge of spatial computing and AR/VR surgical platforms (e.g., Apple Vision Pro, Hololens)
Strong experience in AI/ML applications in healthcare
Excellent collaboration and communication skills across clinical and technical teams
Experience developing regulatory submissions and IRB protocols
Capable of mentoring junior engineers and collaborating with external partners
Demonstrated ability to lead innovation initiatives from ideation through clinical translation
Preferred
Master's Degree in MBA preferred (or in progress)
Company
Nicklaus Children's Health System
Nicklaus Children's relies on community support to continue providing the best care for every child in need right here in South Florida.
1001-5000 employees
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Senior Vice President, Strategy & External Affairs, Chief of Staff to CEO
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