C-brAIn Chief Technology Officer (Remote) - Neurology

divh2Chief Technology Officer/h2pThis is a defining opportunity to lead the technical vision of a mission-driven initiative with the potential to transform biomedical research. As CTO, you will shape the future of AI in science, collaborate with world-class partners, and help accelerate discoveries that improve lives around the globe. As the Consortium enters a critical phase of growth and execution, we seek a Chief Technology Officer to lead its strategic direction, operational delivery, and stakeholder engagement./ppThe 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./ppThe CTO will serve as the technical architect and innovation leader of C-brAIn, responsible for designing and delivering scalable AI solutions that support the full biomedical research lifecycle. This role will guide the development of three initial Minimum Viable Products (MVPs) focused on Alzheimers disease and related disorders, and oversee their integration into a unified, end-to-end research platform. The CTO will build and lead a high performing technical team, define the Consortiums AI architecture and roadmap, and ensure alignment with scientific, ethical, and organizational goals./ph3Primary Duties Responsibilities:/h3pStrategic Planning/pulliDevelop and implement the technical vision, architecture, and roadmap for delivering C-brAIns intended product types./liliLead phased development strategies, ensuring progress from Minimum Viable Products to a full featured biomedical research scientist product offering./liliEstablish actionable metrics to track progress and impact./li/ulpTechnology Leadership/pulliBuild, scale, and optimize the application of advanced AI/ML solutions./liliOversee the integration of these technologies into a full featured AI product./li/ulpProduct Development and Deployment/pulliDrive the creation and delivery of MVPs./liliOversee the scaling and deployment of products./liliEstablish software development processes, quality assurance protocols, and performance benchmarks./liliEnsure compliance with all relevant laws, regulations, and data protection standards./liliTrack and report on tool performance metrics, usability benchmarks, and system reliability./li/ulpCollaboration and Stakeholder Engagement/pulliCollaborate with the Executive Director and Steering Committee to align technical goals with organizational strategy./liliBuild and nurture partnerships across academia, industry, and philanthropy./liliRepresent C-brAIn at external meetings, conferences, and events./liliEngage with scientific experts to ensure the product remains relevant to real-world biomedical challenges./li/ulpTeam Leadership and Management/pulliRecruit, mentor, and manage a high-performing, multidisciplinary team./liliProvide technical leadership across cross-functional teams./liliProvide mentorship and support for team members professional growth./liliStay current with emerging technologies and trends./liliEvaluate and integrate new tools, frameworks, and methodologies./liliChampion federated learning, privacy-preserving architectures, explainable AI, and ethical design principles./li/ulpBudget and Resource Management/pulliDefine and manage $10-$100M budgets, timelines, and resource allocation./liliCollaborate with finance and administrative teams to manage budgets./liliIdentify opportunities to leverage funding and resources across partnerships./li/ulpWorking Conditions/pulliNormal office environment./liliFlexible, with a preference for proximity to key research and industry partners./liliHybrid, with a mix of remote work, on-site collaboration, and travel to conferences and partner institutions./li/ulpPhysical Effort/pulliTypically working at desk or table./liliRepetitive wrist, hand or finger movement./liliAbility to move to on and off-campus locations./li/ulpEquipment/pulliOffice equipment./li/ulh3Required Qualifications/h3pEducation: Bachelors degree./ppCertifications /Professional Licenses: No specific certification/professional license is required for this position./ppWork Experience: Progressively Responsible Leadership and Implementation of Information Technology and/or Operational Efficiencies (5 years)./ppSkills: Not Applicable./ppDrivers License: A drivers license is not required for this position./ph3More About This Job/h3pFor more information, see https://c-brain.org./ph3Preferred Qualifications/h3ulliExperience developing AI systems for the advancement of biomedicine or biotechnology use cases./liliFamiliarity with onboarding, harmonizing, and managing proprietary data and ensuring privacy-preserving AI practices./liliExperience with biomedical data and privacy-compliant systems./li/ulh3Education/h3pMasters degree, Ph.D. - Doctor of Philosophy./ph3Certifications /Professional Licenses/h3pNo additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting./ph3Work Experience/h3pNo additional work experience unless stated elsewhere in the job posting./ph3Skills/h3pAI Architecture, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Biomedical Informatics, Biomedical Research, Data Integration, Effective Written Communication, Entrepreneurial Thinking, Experimental Research Methods, Explainable AI, Global Strategic Planning, Graph Neural Network (GNN), Hypothesis Generation, Inclusive Practices, Integration Services, Interpersonal Communication, Knowledge Graph, Large Language Models (LLMs), Leadership, Multimodal Analysis, Organizational Efficiency, Project Management Leadership, Reinforcement Learning, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Stakeholder Alignment, Strategic Planning./ph3Salary Range/h3pBase pay is commensurate with experience. The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including ones qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget./ph3Questions/h3pFor frequently asked questions about the application process, please refer to our External Applicant FAQ./ph3Accommodation/h3pIf you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email CandidateQuestions@wustl.edu or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at 314-935-1149 and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request./ph3Pre-Employment Screening/h3pAll external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening./ph3Benefits Statement/h3pPersonal/pulliUp to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time./liliCompetitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance./liliTake advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees./liliWashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%./li/ulpWellness/pulliWellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!/li/ulpFamily/pulliWe offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs. Need adult care? Weve got you covered./liliWashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family,/li/ul/div