Head of AI

Company Overview

Function Health is the AI operating system for health, designed to empower people to live 100 healthy years. We are redefining how individuals understand, measure, and improve their health by moving beyond reactive care and enabling proactive, data‑driven insight into human biology. Function has been recognized as one of Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies of 2024, and is venture‑backed by Andreessen Horowitz (a16z).

Hundreds of thousands of members have joined Function to take control of their health.

Through advanced diagnostics, deep biomarker testing, longitudinal data, and AI‑enabled insights, Function equips members with actionable intelligence to take control of both the quality and length of their lives.

Function recently announced a $298M Series B and is entering its next chapter of growth. As we scale, the quality and durability of our People systems, data, and insights will directly shape our ability to attract, retain, and support exceptional talent.

We are growing our team and seeking out world‑class talent that deeply believes in our mission to positively impact global health, has a relentless bias toward action, and a growth mindset. Function fosters a collaborative and dynamic environment where every day we build the future.

Join Function Health as our Head of AI, where you'll define and execute a cutting‑edge AI roadmap, lead advanced research initiatives, and shape the future of health technology. You will collaborate with senior leadership and cross‑functional teams, mentor a world‑class AI team, and apply emerging techniques to solve complex challenges. With a focus on innovation, technical excellence, and impactful solutions, this role offers the opportunity to make a lasting difference in healthcare.

This role is best suited for those energized by fast‑paced environments, excited to build in a high‑growth setting, and deeply motivated by our mission  you're looking for meaningful challenges, dynamic work, and the opportunity to make a real impact—we’d love to meet you.

• Strategic AI Leadership and Vision:
  Define and lead a visionary AI roadmap that drives innovation, integrates cutting‑edge research into products, and fosters a culture of strategic problem‑solving.
• Deep Research Orientation:
  Stay at the forefront of AI advancements, applying emerging techniques like generative AI and knowledge graphs to address challenges and integrate research into practical, impactful solutions.
• Team Development and Leadership:
  Mentor and guide a multidisciplinary AI team, fostering collaboration, innovation, and a focus on long‑term, research‑driven goals.
• Innovation and Technical Excellence:
  Lead efforts to ensure AI applications are innovative, trustworthy, and compliant with regulations, while shaping the organization’s approach to sustainable AI development.
• Strategic Planning and Execution:
  Design and refine a long‑term AI roadmap, anticipating market trends and identifying risks and opportunities to keep the company ahead in AI adoption.
• Cross‑Functional Collaboration and Communication:
  Collaborate with senior leadership, product teams, and domain experts to align AI strategy with business and clinical priorities, effectively communicating strategic direction and research insights.

• Expertise:
  Proven experience as a technical lead managing teams of researchers, data scientists, or engineers, with 10+ years of expertise in data science, deep learning, expert systems, generative AI, and machine learning; or 5+ years of experience with a relevant PhD.
• Problem‑Solving & Innovation:
  Strong analytical skills with a proven ability to innovate and apply AI creatively to solve complex healthcare problems. Demonstrated expertise in staying ahead of AI trends and leveraging emerging tools to maintain industry leadership.
• Ethical Understanding:
  Commitment to developing responsible AI tools, particularly in healthcare, with a strong understanding of and willingness to implement regulations such as HIPAA and relevant data privacy laws.
• Leadership:
  Proven ability to drive vision and direction for AI teams, aligning goals with organizational…