Head of AI Governance

About This Opportunity

We are representing a confidential life sciences technology organization in their search for a Head of AI Governance. This fully remote role offers the opportunity to build and lead a comprehensive AI governance program within a regulated scientific software environment.

Our client is a global enterprise serving scientific research organizations worldwide. You will report to the VP of Information Security and serve as the central coordinator across HR, Information Security, Product, Engineering, Legal, Privacy, Quality, and other functions—ensuring AI governance is embedded consistently throughout the organization.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and ongoing improvement of a comprehensive AI Governance Framework aligned with risk appetite and regulatory obligations, including the EU AI Act, ISO 42001, and NIST AI RMF
• Maintain an AI use case registry, establish risk tiering and oversight levels for AI systems, and provide subject matter expertise to evaluate AI tools, models, and applications proposed by business and product teams
• Partner with leadership and functional teams to assess AI use cases across model behaviour, data usage, privacy, and operational risk; ensuring alignment with ISO/IEC 27001 ISMS, ISO 9001 QMS, and GxP requirements
• Serve as program lead for the AI Governance Council, coordinating agendas, workflows, and decision-ready materials for Council and executive review
• Act as liaison to parent organization AI Governance working groups, representing the company in cross-portfolio initiatives and contributing to joint frameworks and maturity models
• Provide AI governance responses to customer RFIs, security questionnaires, and due diligence inquiries
• Embed governance checkpoints into the SDLC alongside Product and Engineering; align AI controls with the broader security posture and incident response procedures
• Lead the creation and maintenance of AI governance policies, SOPs, and supporting documentation; develop and deliver AI governance training across the organization
• Produce management reporting, metrics, and dashboards to keep senior leadership informed of program status, risk exposure, and control effectiveness
• Drive continuous improvement by incorporating lessons learned, evolving standards, and regulatory developments

What We're Looking For

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Risk Management, Engineering, Business, or a related discipline (or equivalent experience)
• 15-20 years in information security, technology risk management, data governance, or compliance in a regulated industry
• 5-8 years of progressive experience specifically in AI/ML governance
• Experience in the Life Sciences (GxP) sector and knowledge of the scientific informatics or cheminformatics space is a strong advantage

Key Skills:

• Demonstrated experience designing or operating AI governance programs, model risk management frameworks, or technology risk management processes
• Deep understanding of the AI risk landscape, including generative AI, large language models, AI agents, and associated regulatory expectations
• Working knowledge of global AI and privacy regulatory frameworks, including the EU AI Act, GDPR, NIST AI RMF, and ISO/IEC 42001
• Proven ability to work across and influence cross-functional stakeholder groups, including HR, Product, Engineering, Legal, Compliance, Finance, and Executive leadership, without direct line authority
• Experience managing or contributing to governance councils, steering committees, or similar oversight bodies
• In-depth knowledge of AI/ML technologies, including large language models, AI-enabled applications, APIs, and data pipelines, sufficient to assess technical feasibility and risk
• Implementation-level understanding of information security principles, data privacy controls, and life science compliance frameworks (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST 800-53, ISO 9001, GxP, GDPR, CCPA)
• Strong project management discipline with a track record of building programs and processes from the ground up
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare executive-ready materials and governance documentation
• Relevant professional certifications desirable: AIGP, CIPP, CISM, CRISC, or equivalent

How We Work With You

When you apply through Get A Job.ai, our talent team will screen your application and qualifications. If there's a strong match, we'll submit your profile to our client for consideration. Please do not contact the client directly—all communication and coordination will be managed through Get A Job.ai to ensure a professional and confidential process.

Pay

Compensation details will be discussed during the screening process based on experience and qualifications.

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