Head of AI

Head of AI

Company Overview:

Ethermed is dedicated to using AI and NLP to eliminate the human labor involved in all Prior Authorizations. We are funded, growing, and looking for world-class teammates to own, lead, build, and execute next generation solutions alongside us. This is a unique opportunity to create an immediate and lasting impact within the company and on US healthcare as we know it. Your work will touch tens of thousands of patients, providers, and administrators daily, and through your code we will truly be able to help change US healthcare.

Role:

As the Head of AI, you'll be a technical leader and innovator, driving the core of our technology. You'll spearhead the design, development, and deployment of robust AI models that automate prior authorization tasks, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and compliance. You'll wear two hats: driving the scientific foundation for our technology and eventually building and leading our AI team. This role is ideal for a highly motivated individual with a strong blend of technical leadership and hands-on expertise in AI development for healthcare applications.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the AI engineering team, fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation.
• Define the technical roadmap for AI development in the prior authorization domain.
• Design, develop, and deploy production-ready AI models for tasks like medical record analysis, rule-based decision support, and automation of prior authorization requests.
• Ensure the accuracy and explainability of AI models for regulatory compliance and user trust.
• Collaborate with data scientists, software engineers, and product teams to integrate AI models into the overall platform architecture.
• Stay current on the latest advancements in AI for healthcare applications, particularly NLP and computer vision techniques relevant to medical data.
• Lead research initiatives and explore new applications of AI to optimize the prior authorization process.
• Document and present AI models effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Table Stakes:

• PhD in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Minimum 7+ years of experience leading and developing AI/ML solutions, preferably in healthcare or a related domain.
• In-depth knowledge of NLP, machine learning algorithms, deep learning techniques, and model optimization strategies.
• Experience working with real-world datasets, including data cleaning, pre-processing, and feature engineering.
• Familiarity with healthcare data and regulatory requirements (HIPAA, etc.) is a plus.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to lead cross-functional teams.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a passion for applying cutting-edge AI to solve real-world challenges in healthcare.

Bonus points:

• Experience in the prior authorization space, including knowledge of payer rules and guidelines.
• Prior experience building AI solutions for regulatory compliance.
• A solid understanding of software development best practices and experience with DevOps principles.
• Creator of research papers or publications in top AI/ML conferences or journals.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, religion or religious belief, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, military or veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.