Director of AI Governance

Job Summary

The Director of AI Governance sits within Quality, Regulatory, and Compliance and is responsible for designing, developing, and managing DeepHealth's AI Governance program and strategies. The role promotes safe, legal, and ethical use of AI across the organization in partnership with Information Security, Data Privacy, Vendor Management, Ethics, Legal, and IT.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities 

• Develop and implement AI Governance strategies aligned with organizational goals and ethical standards.

• Design, implement, and maintain an AI Governance framework aligned with applicable standards and regulations, including NIST AI RMF, ISO 42001, and the EU AI Act.

• Develop and maintain policies, guidelines, and documentation for responsible development and deployment of AI tools.

• Integrate AI governance into existing compliance and risk management processes with cross-functional partners.

• Provide expert advice to internal teams and, as needed, to clients on AI governance and compliance matters.

• Evaluate vendor compliance with legal, ethical, and security standards related to AI tools and features.

• Oversee AI risk assessments and maintain AI inventories and catalogues consistent with legal and regulatory requirements.

• Review contracts and draft language related to AI and new technologies in partnership with Legal.

• Design and deliver training to build awareness of AI governance principles.

• Partner on audits of compliance with the AI framework and applicable legislation, and mentor team members as the function grows.

PLEASE NOTE: This is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and requirements of the position described above.  Other functions may be assigned and management retains the right to add or change duties at any time.

Minimum Qualifications, Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in AI, Cybersecurity, Information Security, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience (required).

• 5 to 10 years of progressive experience in AI compliance, AI governance, or closely related compliance/risk work in healthcare, medical technology, or another highly regulated industry (required).

• Proven experience developing and implementing AI compliance or governance strategies (required).

• Working knowledge of AI governance frameworks and regulations such as NIST AI RMF, ISO 42001, and the EU AI Act (required).

• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including explaining complex concepts to diverse audiences (required).

• High level of integrity and confidentiality (required).

• Preferred: Master's degree or advanced certifications (for example, AAISM, CISSP, CISM) and completed AI governance coursework.

 Quality Standards

• Communicates, cooperates, and consistently functions professionally and harmoniously with all levels of supervision, co-workers, visitors, and vendors.

• Demonstrates initiative, personal awareness, professionalism and integrity, and exercises confidentiality in all areas of performance. 

• Follows all local, regional and country laws concerning employment.

• Follows all DeepHealth policies and procedures.

• Follows data privacy, compliance, safety and confidentiality standards at all times.

• Practices universal safety precautions.

• Promotes good public relations on the phone and in person.

• Adapts and is willing to learn new tasks, methods, and systems.

• Reports to work regularly as scheduled; consistently punctual with respect to working hours, meal and rest breaks, and maintains satisfactory personal attendance in accordance with DeepHealth guidelines.

• Completes job responsibilities in a quality and timely manner.

Travel

This position requires travel up to approximately 10%.

Working Environment

European Union. Remote-friendly or office-based role.

Physical Demands

The employee must be able to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Salary:

115,000.00-130,000.00 EURO

100,000.00-110,000,00 France