C-brAIn Chief Executive Officer; Remote; Neurology

Position Summary

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.

40 hours per week.

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 neuro‑degenerative disease through the development of an AI‑powered, scientist‑in‑the‑loop research platform.

• Forge strategic partnerships with aligned stakeholders to synergize collaborative acceleration of C-brAIn’s mission.
• Drive strategic planning and milestone delivery for the AI Biomedical Research Scientist platform.
• Champion scientific integrity, ethical AI practices, and continuous innovation.

• Lead, manage, and mentor a multidisciplinary executive team across research, technology, and operations. Ensure the C-brAIn executive team has efficient coordination of activities and communications, and timely delivery of technical and scientific objectives.
• Oversee program execution, resource allocation, and risk management.
• Manage the scaling and deployment of products to address neurodegeneration research challenges while expanding to broader biomedical applications.

• Reporting to the Director, collaborating with the CTO and scientific leadership to align technology development, 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.
• Engage with scientific experts to ensure the Consortium’s work is accessible and impactful for all stakeholders; ensure the products remain relevant to real‑world biomedical challenges and supports a “scientist‑in‑the‑loop” approach.
• Represent C-brAIn in external forums, advancing visibility and influence.
• Promote responsible AI tool sharing, equitable access, and community engagement.

• Oversee budget planning and resource deployment across a portfolio.
• Identify and secure funding opportunities to support growth and innovation.
• Ensure fiscal accountability and alignment with institutional and partner expectations.

• Normal office environment.
• Flexible, with a preference for proximity to key research and industry partners.
• Hybrid, with a mix of remote work, on‑site collaboration, and travel to conferences and partner institutions.

• Typically working at desk or table.
• Repetitive wrist, hand or finger movement.
• Ability to move to on and off‑campus locations.

• Office equipment.

Master’s degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education.

• Experience in AI/technology, life sciences, or related sectors.
• Demonstrated success in building and scaling large, complex, multi‑stakeholder initiatives or organizations—including experience in startup or consortium environments where agility, resourcefulness, and collaborative leadership are essential.
• Demonstrated ability to build collaborations across academia, industry, and philanthropy, and to lead multidisciplinary teams, including technical and scientific staff.
• Strong track record in partnership development and stakeholder engagement.

• Experience working with or leading academic, industry, philanthropic, startup, consortium, or nonprofit organizations.
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