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General Information

Work Location: Los Angeles, USA
Onsite or Remote
Flexible Hybrid
Work Schedule
M-F
Posted Date
11/12/2024
Salary Range: $157400 - 380600 Annually
Employment Type
2 - Staff: Career
Duration
Indefinite
Job #
20597

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

UCLA Health seeks a visionary leader to serve as its Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer (CAIO) This unique position offers the opportunity to shape and drive AI vision and strategy for UCLA Health’s renowned hospital system. Reporting dually to the Chief Information Officer and the Chief Data & Analytics Officer at UCLA Health Sciences and working closely with the senior executive team this collaborative leader will work with health system faculty, staff and trainees to harness the power of AI to transform healthcare delivery.

UCLA Health is one of six health systems in the University of California, and encompasses 34,000 employees, 4,600 total faculty, nearly 1,500 residents and fellows, and 5,100 nurses. The UCLA Hospital System includes 5 hospitals and over 280 clinics in the region and supports 3.6 million outpatient visits each year.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead the development and execution of a comprehensive AI strategy for UCLA Health that aligns with organizational priorities and goals
  • Recommends tools and strategies to allow UCLA Health to be a leader in the use of AI to transform health care by improving patient safety, quality, customer service, efficiency and value-based care.
  • Collaborate with diverse stakeholders to define and develop a build vs. buy AI roadmap, based on market landscape, for different business units within UCLA Health. Examples include patient progression, promoting access, finance, HR, and ancillary departments.
  • Cultivate relationships with community partners, technology companies, other academic institutions, and funding agencies to support AI. Explore and promote joint venture opportunities to co-develop AI tools with industry partners.
  • Ensure compliance with ethical, state, federal, and regulatory requirements in collaboration with UCLA Health’s Office of Health Informatics & Analytics (OHIA) and the UCLA Health AI Council (HAIC). Champion the ethical and just use of AI in clinical trials, research studies, education, clinical operations, and other emerging application areas.
  • Partner with DGSOM AI efforts to ensure the overall UCLA Health AI roadmap and implementation is done in a collaborative and cohesive manner.
  • Represent UCLA Health in healthcare and AI forums.  Build strategic partnerships with relevant organizations and shape the organization’s image regarding AI innovation and thought leadership.
  • Facilitate employee training programs and awareness initiatives to educate staff about AI, including ethical guidelines and data privacy regulations relevant to AI.  

Job Qualifications

Qualifications:

  • Deep understanding of clinical and business operations in a complex AMC.
  • Documented experience driving AI innovation and translation of AI into the clinical domain.
  • Deep understanding of AI technologies, including machine learning, natural language processing, large language models, and retrieval-augmented generation. 
  • Proficiency in data science, including statistical analysis, predictive modeling, and data visualization.
  • Demonstrated leadership skills in a complex and highly matrixed organization.
  • Proven ability to build relationships with a broad range of stakeholders including senior executives, clinicians, research faculty, trainees, and staff.
  • Masters degree or above required.

Why Join UCLA Health?

  • Be at the forefront of AI innovation in healthcare.
  • Collaborate with world-class professionals.
  • Lead transformative projects that significantly impact patient care and clinical operations.
  • Thrive in a supportive, dynamic, and inclusive environment dedicated to excellence.

The University of California, Los Angeles is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. This range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be offered a salary at or near the top of the range for a position. Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience. The full salary range for this position is $157,400 to $380,600.

All aspects of searches are confidential and all candidates are expected to review and abide by UC Regents Policy 1111 on Statement on Ethical Values and Standards of Conduct https://regents.universityofcalifornia.edu/governance/policies/1111.html.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status. For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy see: UC Nondiscrimination and Affirmative Action Policy.




As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.