C-brAIn Chief Executive Officer; Remote; Neurology

Remote, US

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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. The CEO will serve as the strategic and operational leader of C-brAIn, guiding the Consortium's mission to redefine biomedical discovery through AI. This individual will work in close partnership with the Executive Director, Steering Committee, and a multidisciplinary executive team to ensure the successful development, deployment, and scaling of C-brAIn's platform and initiatives.

The CEO will oversee the development and integration of AI-powered research tools (in collaboration with the CTO). Ultimately, these products will scale beyond Alzheimer’s disease to broader biomedical domains.

• Strategic Leadership 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.
• Organizational Management 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.
• Stakeholder Engagement 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.
• Financial Stewardship 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.

Job Location/Working Conditions Normal office environment

Flexible, with a preference for proximity to key research and industry partners.

Hybrid,…