Why Upstate Medical University:
SUNY Upstate Medical University, located in Syracuse, NY, is the only academic medical center in Central New York. It is also the region's largest employer with 9,460 employees.
The Upstate University Health System serves 1.8 million people, often the most seriously ill and injured, and includes Upstate University Hospital; Upstate University Hospital at Community Campus; Upstate Golisano Children's Hospital, and numerous satellite sites. Upstate Medical University's educational mission is anchored by its four colleges—Medicine, Nursing, Health Professions and Graduate Studies (biomedical sciences).
Affiliated with the State University of New York, Upstate's mission is to improve the health of the community through education, biomedical research and health care.
Innovating Healthcare Through Technology
Join our Information Management and Technology (IMT) team at Upstate Medical University to contribute to groundbreaking advancements, where technology meets healthcare.
Our team of over 400 forward-thinking professionals thrives on collaboration and innovation. We believe in the power of collective expertise to drive meaningful change. And we're dedicated to pushing the boundaries of what's possible to improve patient care and outcomes.
If you are looking for a career path that merges your passion for technology with a purposeful career that has a direct impact on your community, apply to join our Information Management and Technology (IMT) team at Upstate Medical University.
Job Summary:
This position is based in Syracuse, NY.
The AI Governance Lead will play a critical role in designing, implementing, and maintaining a governing structure for leveraging Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies in an ethical and responsible manner that aligns with Upstate's mission, vision and values and all relevant laws and regulations.
Responsible for establishing, and overseeing a multidisciplinary AI governance committee representing stakeholders across multiple domains; identifying issues that can be addressed through the responsible use of AI and related technologies and developing comprehensive training programs to raise awareness and educate staff on best practices in AI policies and procedures.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Engaging the Upstate community to promote the understanding and adoption of responsible use of AI;
- Facilitating AI governance meetings at all levels of stakeholder involvement;
- Identifying opportunities for process improvement and automation where AI can be leveraged;
- Keeping abreast of emerging regulatory guidelines to ensure compliance and address potential gaps;
- Working closely with leadership to ensure project objective are in alignment with organizational goals, managing risk, monitoring and managing project scope, and managing and maintaining all documentation.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree and 3 years relevant project management and/or information systems experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience required.
- Must be self-directed with strong interpersonal, communication, analytic and computer skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Strong understanding of ethical considerations around AI implementation; background in clinical informatics/healthcare; familiarity with data science/AI & Machine Learning concepts.
Apply Online:
https://careers.upstate.edu/jobs/ai-governance-lead-syracuse-new-york-united-states
