Artificial Intelligence (AI), C-Level Management, Customer Relations, Data Science, HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act), Healthcare, Leadership, Machine Learning, Product Engineering, Product/Service Launch, Software as a Service (SaaS), Team Building, Team Lead/Manager
Founding Director, AI & Data Science
Build the Future of AI in Healthcare
Remote | USA | Silicon Valley & Austin Talent Encouraged
A rapidly growing PE-backed healthcare SaaS company is seeking its first dedicated AI leader.
HEALTHCARE TECHNOLOGY is a MUST!!!!!
This is not a maintenance role.
You will define the AI vision, create the roadmap, launch customer-facing AI products, and build the team that turns AI into a competitive advantage across the business.
You'll partner directly with executive leadership, product, engineering, and customers to shape how AI is applied across healthcare operations and clinical workflows.
What You'll Own:
- Enterprise AI strategy and execution.
- Generative AI, LLM, and RAG initiatives.
- AI product innovation and commercialization.
- Building and leading a high-performing AI team.
- Responsible AI governance in a healthcare environment.
- Executive-level communication and customer engagement.
What We're Looking For:
- Proven leadership in AI, Machine Learning, or Data Science.
- Experience bringing AI solutions into production.
- Deep expertise with GenAI, LLMs, RAG, and modern AI platforms.
- Healthcare data, HIPAA, and compliance knowledge.
- Ability to influence executives, customers, and technical teams.
Why This Role?
- First AI leadership hire.
- PE-backed growth environment.
- Significant executive visibility.
- Greenfield opportunity with resources and support.
- Clear path toward future C-level AI leadership.
Compensation: $180,000-$210,000 base + a substantial bonus potential