Stanford University is seeking an Executive Director to lead and manage the Stanford University Artificial Intelligence and Technology Collaboratory (SU-AITC) under minimal supervision. SU-AITC is a national, NIA-supported center in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences that advances responsible, AI-assisted precision interventions for older adults, including those at risk for or living with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias (AD/ADRD). Spanning Stanford and the VA Palo Alto Health Care System, the SU-AITC provides the leadership, resources, and infrastructure that translate research prototypes into validated digital-health technologies and clinical adoption. The Executive Director leads the planning and operations of the center across both sites; serves as subject matter expert for human-subjects research, single-IRB (sIRB), and clinical-trial regulatory compliance; evaluates programs, policies, and procedures; analyzes trends and advises the Co-Directors; develops and oversees center budgets; develops and manages the center’s outreach strategy, signature events, and fundraising activities; assesses training needs and develops training; and represents the center at the university level and to the NIA, the AITC Coordinating Center, peer AITCs, industry partners, and philanthropic funders.
Duties include:
- Lead the planning and operations for programs or functions that have significant business, regulatory and/or technical challenges requiring subject matter expertise.
- Evaluate programs or functions, policies and procedures. Identify issues, and develop alternative solutions which may include changes to programs, policies and procedures.
- Review and analyze trends to advise and develop recommendations to achieve or modify the goals of the program or function.
- Represent the program or function within the department, unit or school. Commit resources and provide information and/or training. Represent the program or function at the university level and/or to external/internal stakeholders and constituencies.
- Manage and contribute to the development of outreach strategy that may include relationship development, communications and compliance.
- May develop and/or oversee budgets; manage finances including monitoring, analyzing, forecasting, and reporting.
- Assess training needs and may develop associated training.
- May direct and/or supervise staff.
* - Other duties may also be assigned
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- PhD (or equivalent doctoral degree) in a relevant field (e.g., aging studies, brain and cognitive sciences, neuroscience, psychology, public health, computational or data science, or bioengineering).
- Five or more years of progressively responsible experience leading research programs, research operations, or center administration, preferably in an academic medical or research setting.
- Demonstrated clinical trial experience, including the operational and regulatory aspects of planning, launching, and monitoring trials.
- Hands-on IRB experience, including single-IRB (sIRB) and/or fast-responding IRB processes, and clinical-trial–related regulatory requirements (ClinicalTrials.gov, DSMB/DSMP, and NIA CROMS reporting).
- Strong human-subjects research knowledge and experience, ideally including vulnerable or older-adult populations.
- Experience leading large-scale, multi-site research programs, including budget development and oversight, and organizing complex events and convenings.
- Experience developing outreach strategy and planning fundraising or development events with donors, sponsors, or industry and foundation partners.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills and a demonstrated ability to represent a program at the university level and to coordinate across institutions, centers, and disciplines, including peer centers and AITCs.
- Familiarity with NIH/NIA grant administration, progress reporting, and federal compliance.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS*:
- Constantly perform desk-based computer tasks.
- Frequently stand/walk, sitting, grasp lightly/fine manipulation.
- Occasionally use a telephone.
- Rarely lift/carry/push/pull objects that weigh 11-20 pounds.
* - Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of his or her job.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
- Occasional evening and weekend hours (associated with center events, symposia, and fundraising activities).
Core Duties
- Lead the planning and operations for programs or functions that have significant business, regulatory and/or technical challenges requiring subject matter expertise.
- Evaluate programs or functions, policies and procedures. Identify issues, and develop alternative solutions which may include changes to programs, policies and procedures.
- Review and analyze trends to advise and develop recommendations to achieve or modify the goals of the program or function.
- Represent the program or function within the department, unit or school. Commit resources and provide information and/or training. Represent the program or function at the university level and/or to external/internal stakeholders and constituencies.
- Manage and contribute to the development of outreach strategy that may include relationship development, communications and compliance.
- May develop and/or oversee budgets; manage finances including monitoring, analyzing, forecasting, and reporting.
- Assess training needs and may develop associated training.
- May direct and/or supervise staff.
Minimum Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree and five years of relevant experience, or combination of education and relevant experience.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Demonstrated ability to establish priorities, manage shifting priorities, and handle numerous time-sensitive projects with multiple deadlines.
- Ability to accomplish goals working through formal and informal channels, with diplomacy and tactfulness.
- Demonstrated creativity, problem solving, critical analysis, initiative, judgment and, decision-making skills.
- Demonstrated ability to develop and meet budget goals.
- Demonstrated solid planning and organizational skills.
- Demonstrated experience working independently and as part of a team.
- Excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication skills.
- Strong relevant subject matter knowledge.
- Ability to direct the work of others, for jobs requiring supervision.
