C-brAIn Chief Executive Officer; Remote - Neurology

Scheduled Hours

40

This is a rare opportunity to lead a mission‑driven consortium at the forefront of biomedical innovation. The CEO will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of AI in science, accelerating discoveries that improve lives, and building a legacy of impact through collaboration, technology, and visionary leadership. The CEO will be responsible for cultivating a high‑performing organizational culture, forging strategic partnerships, and ensuring the Consortium’s long‑term sustainability and impact.

The Consortium for Biomedical Research and Artificial Intelligence in Neurodegeneration (C‑brAIn) is a pioneering initiative at the intersection of biomedical science and artificial intelligence. Anchored by Washington University in St. Louis and supported by leading institutions across academia, industry, and philanthropy, C‑brAIn is advancing a transformative vision: to accelerate breakthroughs in neuroscience, brain aging, and neurodegenerative disease through the development of an AI‑powered, scientist‑in‑the‑loop research platform.

This is a well‑resourced, high‑impact effort with the potential to transform the field.

• Lead the execution of C‑brAIn’s mission, ensuring alignment with the scientist‑in‑the‑loop, open science, and multi‑stakeholder principles.

• Develop and implement strategic plans, milestones, and metrics for the delivery of MVPs and the unified AI Biomedical Research Scientist platform.

• Champion a culture of scientific rigor, ethical AI, and continuous innovation.

• Drive expansion into new disease areas and global markets as the platform matures.

• Report regularly to the Steering Committee on performance, progress, and strategic issues.

• Oversee day‑to‑day operations, including program management, resource allocation, progress tracking, and risk management.

• Direct and support the executive team to ensure efficient coordination of activities and communications, and timely delivery of technical and scientific objectives.

• Ensure compliance with all relevant laws, regulations, and data privacy and security standards (e.g., HIPAA, GDPR).

• 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 mentorship and support for team members’ professional growth and alignment with C‑brAIn’s mission and values.

• Oversee the scaling and deployment of products to address neurodegeneration research challenges while expanding to broader biomedical applications.

• Collaborate with the Executive Director and Steering Committee to align goals with organizational strategy; integrate multiple strategies and ideas across technical and scientific domains.

• Collaborate with the Chief Technology Officer to guide technical vision, product development, and AI/ML tool delivery, ensuring technology development is driven by research needs and use cases, with strong scientific input and community feedback.

• Build and nurture partnerships across academia, industry, and philanthropy, fostering collaboration and a high‑performance culture to achieve shared goals.

• Engage with scientific experts to ensure the Consortium’s work is accessible, equitable, and impactful for all stakeholders; ensure the product remains relevant to real‑world biomedical challenges and supports a “scientist‑in‑the‑loop” approach.

• Foster strategic partnerships with AI technology companies and other stakeholders.

• Promote open science, data sharing, and responsible AI practices.

• Represent C‑brAIn at external meetings, conferences, and events, serving as an ambassador for its mission and vision.

• 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…