Director, Artificial Intelligence (AI) Ethics and Governance

Centene Corporation is transforming the health of communities and is seeking a Director of AI Ethics and Governance. This role involves executing the AI governance framework, managing AI governance programs, and ensuring compliance with ethical guidelines and regulations while fostering a culture of ethical AI innovation.

Responsibilities

• Executes comprehensive AI governance framework that aligns with organizational goals, ethical principles, and regulatory requirements
• Translates high-level AI-specific policies and strategies into actionable processes, guidelines, and operational workflows within the organization. Addresses data governance, bias mitigation, transparency, accountability, and risk management
• Monitors and conducts AI risk assessments to identify potential ethical, legal, and societal risks associated with AI applications. Reports on findings to senior leadership and the VP of AI Governance.
• Implements the AI ethics guidelines for the organization including for models developed by the organization or third parties on which the organization relies
• Performs project level risk analysis to determine success criteria or identify risks for model development outcomes
• Develops and implements AI training and awareness programs for employees and stakeholders on AI governance principles, ethical considerations, and best practices
• Manages a team of AI professionals to ensure consistent application of AI governance standards across the organization
• Advocates for the understanding of human reactions and behaviors, for those working with AI, adjacent to AI, or receiving an output from AI as part of overall AI ethics
• Promotes AI literacy across the organization, fostering a shared understanding of AI's impact and facilitating smooth adoption
• Monitors and evaluates the performance and impact of AI systems on the organization and its stakeholders
• Establishes metrics and benchmarks to assess the effectiveness of AI governance controls and identify areas for improvement
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all policies and standards

Skills

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Law, or Healthcare Management
• 7+ years leadership experience in related field
• Experience with and deep understanding of AI governance frameworks, ethical principles, and best practices
• Strong knowledge of the healthcare industry, including relevant regulations (e.g., HIPAA) and ethical considerations
• Proven ability to identify, assess, and mitigate risks associated with AI technologies
• Experience In Developing And Implementing AI Compliance Programs
• Experience with AI model development and deployment
• Knowledge of data governance frameworks and best practices

Benefits

• Health insurance
• 401K
• Stock purchase plans
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid time off plus holidays
• A flexible approach to work with remote, hybrid, field or office work schedules

Company Overview

• Centene Corporation is a leading healthcare enterprise committed to helping people live healthier lives. It was founded in 1984, and is headquartered in Saint Louis, MO, US, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is http://www.centene.com.

Company H1B Sponsorship

• Centene Corporation has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 1 in 2021. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.