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Director, Partnership and Programming – AI Health Initiative

🇺🇸 Hybrid - Atlanta, GA 🕑 Full-Time 💰 TBD 💻 Other 🗓️ March 7th, 2026

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Emory University is hiring a Director, Partnership and Programming – AI Health Initiative. The role drives strategic planning, development, and execution of the AI Health Initiative within the School of Medicine, managing policies, budgets, and collaboration efforts while securing funding and overseeing a professional team.

Highlights
  • Lead the strategic direction and operational management of Emory's AI Health Initiative.
  • Develop policies, set objectives, and manage budget aligned with School of Medicine guidelines.
  • Secure funding from foundations, corporations, individual benefactors, and government sources.
  • Collaborate with diverse organizations, research personnel, and industry partners to promote AI integration in healthcare.
  • Recruit, mentor, and supervise a team of professionals supporting the initiative.
  • Drive fundraising and grant writing efforts to support program goals.
  • Master's degree in engineering or a related scientific field required, with at least 5 years of leadership and management experience.
  • Experience working hands-on with big data and artificial intelligence is essential.
  • Preferred qualifications include strategic planning, budget management, HR experience, grant management, strong communication, and proficiency with Microsoft Office.
  • Position generally requires on-campus work, with possible remote days at department discretion.

Director, Partnership and Programming – AI Health Initiative Full Description

Discover Your Career at Emory University: 
Emory University is a leading research university that fosters excellence and attracts world-class talent to innovate today and prepare leaders for the future. We welcome candidates who can contribute to the excellence of our academic community. Description: 

JOB DESCRIPTION:
  • The Director, Partnerships and Programming AI Health Initiative, is responsible for driving the strategic planning, development, and implementation of this prestigious program within the School of Medicine (SOM) and Emory University.
  • This role will set the course, establish policies and procedures, define objectives, and manage the budget with a keen focus on innovation, excellence, and in alignment with School of medicine budget and operational guidelines and policies.
  • Leadership will extend to securing funding from foundations, corporate entities, individual benefactors, and government sources.
  • This position will actively collaborate with representatives from diverse organizations, demonstrating an ability to forge powerful alliances.
  • Responsible for the recruitment, mentorship, and supervision of a highly talented team of professionals.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Champions the mission of Emory's cutting-edge AI Health Initiative, dedicated to harnessing the transformative potential of artificial intelligence in the field of medicine.
  • Integrates AI seamlessly into mainstream healthcare delivery, elevating patient outcomes and experiences.
  • As a pivotal member of our team, steers the development, implementation, and management of the AI Health Initiative's vision, strategy, and objectives.
  • Provides strategic oversight to ensure the initiative brings together expertise from diverse disciplines, fostering collaboration that drives groundbreaking innovations.
  • Collaborates closely with esteemed research personnel and industry partners to design and execute pioneering research and translational strategies in artificial intelligence, spanning a spectrum of biomedical imaging data, computational diagnostics, and precision medicine.
  • Serves as the trusted advisor to the faculty director, actively contributing to the realization of strategic goals and priorities.
  • Engages in strategic development activities, including fundraising and grant writing, with a focus in securing vital resources to advance the AI Health Initiative's mission.
  • Leads administrative and operational activities with a focus on excellence and innovation.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Masters degree in engineering or a scientifically related field, with at least 5 years of leadership and management experience.
  • Demonstrated hands-on experience working with big data and artificial intelligence.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Showcase a history of strategic planning excellence, underscored by successful budget management and forecasting, along with comprehensive HR experience. Exhibit expertise in grant management protocols.
  • Possess exceptional communication skills.
  • Exceptional organizational skills, especially in the domains of planning, prioritization, and coordination.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office software.

NOTE: Position tasks are generally required to be performed in-person at an Emory University location.  Remote work from home day options may be granted at department discretion. Emory reserves the right to change remote work status with notice to employee. 

Additional Details: 
Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law. Emory University does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training. Students, faculty, and staff are assured of participation in university programs and in the use of facilities without such discrimination. Emory University complies with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veteran's Readjustment Assistance Act, and applicable executive orders, federal and state regulations regarding nondiscrimination, equal opportunity, and affirmative action (for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities). Inquiries regarding this policy should be directed to the Emory University Department of Equity and Civil Rights Compliance, 201 Dowman Drive, Administration Building, Atlanta, GA 30322. Telephone: 404-727-9867 (V) | 404-712-2049 (TDD).
 
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