Executive Director, Responsible AI & Enterprise Governance

The Company is seeking an Executive Director for Responsible AI and Enterprise Governance to lead the development and implementation of a robust AI governance framework. The successful candidate will be responsible for setting and maintaining the policies, standards, and controls that ensure the safe, compliant, and ethical use of AI in alignment with the company's values. This role involves close collaboration with legal, compliance, and security teams to manage AI risks and ensure adherence to regulatory requirements. The Executive Director will also be tasked with embedding ethics and fairness principles into AI system design, tracking the AI regulatory landscape, and leading incident management related to AI. Applicants for this role at the company should have a Bachelor's degree in a related field, with an advanced degree required for certain scientific or clinical positions, and at least 17 years of experience in AI governance, risk management, regulatory affairs, or compliance. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of AI risk, ethics, and model governance, particularly in a complex, regulated enterprise setting. Experience with GxP validation requirements in a life sciences or biopharma environment is essential. The role demands a professional who is current on AI regulatory issues, including FDA and EU AI Act guidelines, and has the technical depth to govern generative AI and LLM architecture. Strong communication skills and the ability to build trust across various business functions are also key attributes for this position.