Head of AI Governance

Dotmatics

Head of AI Governance at Dotmatics driving strategic leadership for AI compliance. Collaborating with departments to integrate AI governance across the organization.

Posted 7/15/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $151,149 - $204,496 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in AI Governance Framework development, risk management, and compliance with regulatory standards such as the EU AI Act and ISO 27001. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage AI governance programs while ensuring alignment with organizational risk appetite and operational requirements.

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AI Governance Program DevelopmentRisk Management FrameworksAI Regulatory ComplianceCross-Functional Stakeholder EngagementProject Management

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Hard Skills

AI GovernanceRisk ManagementData GovernanceModel Risk ManagementAI/ML TechnologiesInformation Security PrinciplesData Privacy ControlsLife Science ComplianceGovernance DocumentationMetrics and Reporting

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsInfluencing StakeholdersLeadershipCollaborationContinuous Improvement

Tools & Technologies

AI Use Case RegistrySDLCDashboardsGovernance PoliciesSOPs

Certifications & Qualifications

AIGPCIPPCISMCRISC

Industry Keywords

Life SciencesGxPISO 27001NIST AI RMFGDPRISO 9001AI Risk LandscapeGenerative AILarge Language ModelsCheminformatics

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About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the development and ongoing improvement of a comprehensive AI Governance Framework aligned with Dotmatics' 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 the company's ISO/IEC 27001 ISMS, ISO 9001 QMS, and GxP requirements
Serve as program lead for the Dotmatics AI Governance Council, coordinating agendas, workflows, and decision-ready materials for Council and executive review
Act as the primary Dotmatics liaison to the Siemens AI Governance Consortium, representing the company in cross-portfolio working groups 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; and 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

Requirements

What you’ll need

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.
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
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

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, Dental, Vision, Insurance
Health Spending Accounts
Wellness Benefits (Mental Health Apps and Fitness Perks)
Company-paid Life and Disability Insurance
401k Retirement Plan (with 4% company match; immediate vesting)
Flexible Time off Plan (for US exempt employees)