Senior Director - AI

The Senior Director, AI leads the engineering and research team that builds and delivers Mayo Clinic DigPath's digital-biology technology platforms, accountable for translating the organization's vision into validated, deployed products. Working closely with the Vice President, Digital Biology, the Chief Medical Officer, and the Chief Science Officer, the Senior Director helps shape technical direction and owns its execution—the roadmap, delivery, and technical quality for DigPath's core model and platform portfolio, including foundation and task-specific models, AI Virtual Cells, biological digital twins, and digital biomarker discovery. Directing a multidisciplinary team of AI/ML engineers, software developers, and research scientists, the Senior Director turns clinical and scientific priorities into engineering execution - partnering with the CMO for clinical relevance and the CSO for scientific rigor - to consistently ship breakthrough tools with speed, technical excellence, and unwavering focus on Mayo Clinic's core value: the needs of the patient come first.

The leader's primary responsibility will be managing highly matrixed cross-functional activities and personnel, with oversite for departmental AI governance, technology, and operations. The leader will also work alongside Chairs representing the department across Mayo Clinic, partnering closely with Shield leaders, and coordinating with other enterprise and Site leaders and governance bodies.

This vacancy is not eligible for sponsorship/ we will not sponsor or transfer visas for this position. Also, Mayo Clinic DOES NOT participate in the F-1 STEM OPT extension program.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status or disability status. Learn more about the "EOE is the Law" eeoc.gov/poster.  Mayo Clinic participates in E-Verify e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/EVerifyParticipationPoster.pdf and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, such as Business Administration, Computer Science, AI/ML Engineering, Software Engineering, Information Systems, Design, or Health Informatics plus 10 years of related experience, including executive-level management of digital, technology, security, or product teams in complex organizations.

Master's degree in Business, Law, Computer Science, Engineering, Design, Healthcare Administration, or a related field preferred. Experience in integrated healthcare, academic medical centers, or regulated industries preferred.

Benefits Highlights

• Medical: Multiple plan options.

• Dental: Delta Dental or reimbursement account for flexible coverage.

• Vision: Affordable plan with national network.

• Pre-Tax Savings: HSA and FSAs for eligible expenses.

• Retirement: Competitive retirement package to secure your future.