Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
Senior Program Officer, Clinical AI Innovation
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Seattle, Washington, us, 98127
Senior Program Officer, Clinical AI InnovationSenior Program Officer, Clinical AI Innovation
The FoundationWe are the largest nonprofit fighting poverty, disease, and inequity around the world. Founded on a simple premise: people everywhere, regardless of identity or circumstances, should have the chance to live healthy, productive lives. We believe our employees should reflect the rich diversity of the global populations we aim to serve. We provide an exceptional benefits package to employees and their families which include comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with no premiums, generous paid time off, paid family leave, foundation-paid retirement contribution, regional holidays, and opportunities to engage in several employee communities.The TeamThe Foundation's mission is to use the power of AI to reduce the digital gap, focusing on the ethical and fair use of AI to help low- and middle-income countries (LMIC). As Large Language Models become more advanced, we are committed to unleashing GAI's untapped potential to create development solutions in LMIC. Our initiatives are diverse, covering health, education, and agriculture sectors.The Core AI Team is a key, cross-functional group that leads and supports various AI initiatives. The AI core team acts as the secretariat of the internal AI Taskforce. It is responsible for 1) developing a cross-foundational AI strategy, 2) supporting the implementation of different AI streams, 3) playing an advisory role to PSTs on their AI efforts and, 4) informing large Foundation investments in AI.Your RoleThe Senior Program Officer, Clinical AI Innovation is a key member of the AI team. This role will support several teams at the Foundation considering and investing in multiple applications of AI in Health, which is a high priority area for the Foundation. This individual will be responsible for developing our overarching strategy to healthcare applications in AI; conceptualizing, investing, and managing investments in health applications of AI; providing advice and technical assistance to other program teams considering investment in this area; and advocating for the safe, responsible use of AI as a force multiplier to reduce inequality in health in LMICs.What You’ll DoDevelop the foundations’ approach to AI and healthEnsure we have an approach to evaluation of clinical AI applications/use casesDevelop a clear understanding of specific ecosystem constraints and opportunities related to AI in healthIdentify key partners and stakeholders across the technical, advocacy, government, academic, and funding spheresMove towards developing appropriate benchmarks and evaluation frameworks for AI in health:Work closely with appropriate technical partners, governments, regulators to establish context-appropriate frameworks for evaluating AI modelsMap the pathways for promising health technologies transitioning from proof-of-concept to minimal viable products and ultimately scaled products/applicationsLead thinking on the design and execution of clinical trials for decision support tools in healthcareManage a portfolio of investmentsSupport studies on AI tool effectiveness, safety, and regulatory strategies and manage investments related to health ecosystem for AI in LMICsEnsure that funding is appropriately managed and done in collaboration with other foundation teams and external fundersPrepare background documents, briefs, and presentations for internal and external stakeholders related to AI in healthProvide technical guidance to internal teamsAdvise program teams considering investments at the intersection of AI and health, reviewing proposals and co-owning investments where appropriateEnsure that investments are aligned to strategies and led with a needs-based approachYour ExperienceClinical Qualification (MD, Nursing, etc.)Significant experience (10+ years) in health and technology development/applicationExperience in working in LMIC contextsExperience in supporting the development, evaluation, launch, or scale-up of AI-based technologyA demonstrated understanding of AI at a conceptual levelExperience with governments, Ministries of Health, NGOs, academic institutions, and global funders, particularly in the global SouthExperience in technology assessment and product development is an advantageOther AttributesAdvanced degree in computer science, data science, public health, or related field with 10+ years of experience; or equivalent experience.Strong program and/or project management skills/experience.Comfortable dealing with ambiguity and able to turn ambiguity into clarity and impact.Excellent verbal and written communication skills, and works well as part of a team.The salary range for this role is $204,600 to $317,100 USD. We recognize high-wage market differences in Seattle and Washington D.C., where our offices are located. The range for this role in these locations is $222,900 to $345,500 USD. Actual placement in the range will depend on a candidate’s job-related skills, experience, and expertise, as evaluated during the interview process.*Must be able to legally work in the country where this position is located without visa sponsorship.Hiring RequirementsAs part of our standard hiring process for new employees, employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a background check.Candidate AccommodationsIf you require assistance due to a disability in the application or recruitment process, please submit a request here.Inclusion StatementWe are dedicated to the belief that all lives have equal value. We strive for a global and cultural workplace that supports ever greater diversity, equity, and inclusion — of voices, ideas, and approaches — and we support this diversity through all our employment practices.All applicants and employees who are drawn to serve our mission will enjoy equality of opportunity and fair treatment without regard to race, color, age, religion, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, disability, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and prior protected activity.
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The FoundationWe are the largest nonprofit fighting poverty, disease, and inequity around the world. Founded on a simple premise: people everywhere, regardless of identity or circumstances, should have the chance to live healthy, productive lives. We believe our employees should reflect the rich diversity of the global populations we aim to serve. We provide an exceptional benefits package to employees and their families which include comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with no premiums, generous paid time off, paid family leave, foundation-paid retirement contribution, regional holidays, and opportunities to engage in several employee communities.The TeamThe Foundation's mission is to use the power of AI to reduce the digital gap, focusing on the ethical and fair use of AI to help low- and middle-income countries (LMIC). As Large Language Models become more advanced, we are committed to unleashing GAI's untapped potential to create development solutions in LMIC. Our initiatives are diverse, covering health, education, and agriculture sectors.The Core AI Team is a key, cross-functional group that leads and supports various AI initiatives. The AI core team acts as the secretariat of the internal AI Taskforce. It is responsible for 1) developing a cross-foundational AI strategy, 2) supporting the implementation of different AI streams, 3) playing an advisory role to PSTs on their AI efforts and, 4) informing large Foundation investments in AI.Your RoleThe Senior Program Officer, Clinical AI Innovation is a key member of the AI team. This role will support several teams at the Foundation considering and investing in multiple applications of AI in Health, which is a high priority area for the Foundation. This individual will be responsible for developing our overarching strategy to healthcare applications in AI; conceptualizing, investing, and managing investments in health applications of AI; providing advice and technical assistance to other program teams considering investment in this area; and advocating for the safe, responsible use of AI as a force multiplier to reduce inequality in health in LMICs.What You’ll DoDevelop the foundations’ approach to AI and healthEnsure we have an approach to evaluation of clinical AI applications/use casesDevelop a clear understanding of specific ecosystem constraints and opportunities related to AI in healthIdentify key partners and stakeholders across the technical, advocacy, government, academic, and funding spheresMove towards developing appropriate benchmarks and evaluation frameworks for AI in health:Work closely with appropriate technical partners, governments, regulators to establish context-appropriate frameworks for evaluating AI modelsMap the pathways for promising health technologies transitioning from proof-of-concept to minimal viable products and ultimately scaled products/applicationsLead thinking on the design and execution of clinical trials for decision support tools in healthcareManage a portfolio of investmentsSupport studies on AI tool effectiveness, safety, and regulatory strategies and manage investments related to health ecosystem for AI in LMICsEnsure that funding is appropriately managed and done in collaboration with other foundation teams and external fundersPrepare background documents, briefs, and presentations for internal and external stakeholders related to AI in healthProvide technical guidance to internal teamsAdvise program teams considering investments at the intersection of AI and health, reviewing proposals and co-owning investments where appropriateEnsure that investments are aligned to strategies and led with a needs-based approachYour ExperienceClinical Qualification (MD, Nursing, etc.)Significant experience (10+ years) in health and technology development/applicationExperience in working in LMIC contextsExperience in supporting the development, evaluation, launch, or scale-up of AI-based technologyA demonstrated understanding of AI at a conceptual levelExperience with governments, Ministries of Health, NGOs, academic institutions, and global funders, particularly in the global SouthExperience in technology assessment and product development is an advantageOther AttributesAdvanced degree in computer science, data science, public health, or related field with 10+ years of experience; or equivalent experience.Strong program and/or project management skills/experience.Comfortable dealing with ambiguity and able to turn ambiguity into clarity and impact.Excellent verbal and written communication skills, and works well as part of a team.The salary range for this role is $204,600 to $317,100 USD. We recognize high-wage market differences in Seattle and Washington D.C., where our offices are located. The range for this role in these locations is $222,900 to $345,500 USD. Actual placement in the range will depend on a candidate’s job-related skills, experience, and expertise, as evaluated during the interview process.*Must be able to legally work in the country where this position is located without visa sponsorship.Hiring RequirementsAs part of our standard hiring process for new employees, employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a background check.Candidate AccommodationsIf you require assistance due to a disability in the application or recruitment process, please submit a request here.Inclusion StatementWe are dedicated to the belief that all lives have equal value. We strive for a global and cultural workplace that supports ever greater diversity, equity, and inclusion — of voices, ideas, and approaches — and we support this diversity through all our employment practices.All applicants and employees who are drawn to serve our mission will enjoy equality of opportunity and fair treatment without regard to race, color, age, religion, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, disability, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and prior protected activity.
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