Director, AI Studio

Director, AI Studio

As part of your application, please submit a brief statement of values (less than 250 words) describing how your personal and professional values align with NEOMED's core values of Integrity, Collaboration, and Excellence. We are seeking individuals who not only bring strong skills and experience, but also demonstrate a commitment to these values in their work performance.

Department Specific Information
- Exciting Opportunity for a Director of AI Studio at Northeast Ohio Medical University! Northeast Ohio Medical University (NEOMED) is a mission-driven, community-based medical university committed to educating health professionals, advancing discovery, and improving the health of our region. We are seeking a Director, AI Studio, in the new Center for Artificial Intelligence and Digital Experience (AIDE), to provide strategic leadership for the design, development, and implementation of AI-driven products for research, operational solutions, and innovation within AIDE.

We are committed to fostering a collaborative and team-oriented environment that is essential to fulfilling our mission. We believe every employee should feel appreciated, valued, and empowered. To maintain a supportive organizational culture, we seek individuals whose values align with our mission and who thrive in a team-based approach. We encourage individuals whose values align with this collaborative approach to apply.

Benefits & Perks NEOMED is committed to supporting your health, well-being, and long-term success—both at work and beyond. Our comprehensive benefits package is designed to help you thrive.

Healthcare Coverage Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance through Medical Mutual Flexible Spending Account (FSA) or Health Savings Account (HSA) Short-and long-term disability coverage, Long-term care coverage options, and Life insurance Retirement State retirement plan with 14% employer matching to help you plan for the future Paid Time Off Generous vacation and sick leave, in addition to 11 paid holidays each year Additional Benefits Hybrid work environment (up to two remote days per week after six months) (Policy#3349-7-151) Educational benefits with our partner universities (Policy#) Ongoing investment in your professional growth through on-site training and Lean Six Sigma certification Employee wellness activities and initiatives that support a healthy work-life balance

Summary
- The Center for AI & Digital Experience (AIDE) is a joint, mission-driven center jointly established between University Hospitals (UH)–Northeast Ohio Medical University (NEOMED) to focus on advancing human-centered artificial intelligence in healthcare. The Director, AI Studio, is the senior leader of the Product and Technology Core within the Center for AIDE. The Director will provide strategic leadership for the design, development, and implementation of AI-driven products (i.e., models, algorithms, and applications) for research, operational solutions, and innovation within AIDE.

This role serves as the primary lead over the AI product strategy, technical architecture, and development engineering, ensuring alignment with institutional priorities and regulatory requirements. The Director is responsible for advancing a portfolio of innovative initiatives, including large-scale applied AI projects in medicine and healthcare operations, and for establishing the infrastructure, processes, and partnerships to support sustainable development, enabling efficient deployment.

Principal Functional Responsibilities
- Product Development and Technical Leadership:
Define and execute the strategic vision for the AI Products and Technology Core, including development of a scalable portfolio of AI-enabled products. Lead front-end product lifecycle activities, including concept development, feasibility assessment, research or business case development, technical design, model development, and validation. Establish and inspect system architecture and technical standards to ensure interoperability and compliance with institutional regulatory requirements.

Collaborate with internal IT teams and external partners (as needed) to align infrastructure, data access, and security protocols for scalability. Oversee all AI model development and implementation efforts to ensure performance quality.

Program Oversight and Execution:
Direct a portfolio of high-impact, large-scale AI initiatives designed to address strategic institutional research, clinical priorities, and operational excellence. Establish and implement a formal intake, evaluation, and prioritization process for project selection. Lead resource allocation and execution planning for selected initiatives, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and available capacity. Oversee project timelines and the bench performance of all deliverables. Recruit and supervise key personnel supporting this portfolio.

Ensure that projects progress from pilot testing through validation testing and, where…