Director of Operations – Center for Artificial Intelligence in Child Health Position Available In New York, New York

Description The Center for AI in Child Health is one of the first dedicated translational AI centers focused on improving child health outcomes by bridging advanced AI innovations and real-world pediatric practice. By conducting prospective trials to rigorously evaluate AI-driven models and integrating these solutions into clinical workflows, the Center ensures that cutting-edge research truly benefits patients. Housed within the Windreich Department of Artificial Intelligence and Human Health and the Mindich Child Health and Development Institute, the Center supports entrepreneurial ventures and fosters opportunities for novel AI-driven therapies and technologies to spin out into real-world applications. To accomplish this, the Center will: Establish an Integrated, Dedicated AI Data Hub for Pediatrics Spearhead Prospective, Multimodal AI Clinical Trials in Pediatrics Integrate Multi-Omics to Enable Pediatric Personalized Medicine Enhance Health Economics and System Performance Through these initiatives, the Center aims to advance pediatric personalized medicine, promote quality improvement, and build an ecosystem of innovation that can accelerate the path from scientific discovery to patient care. Responsibilities The Director of Operations will report directly to the Center’s leadership. They will partner with faculty, staff, and institutional stakeholders to drive the Center’s strategic goals, oversee fundraising and partnership initiatives, lead critical administrative functions, and support research endeavors. This role requires a dynamic professional skilled in both high-level strategic thinking and detail-oriented project execution.

Strategic & Administrative Leadership :

Oversee resource allocation, policy administration, and program development to support the Center’s short- and long-term goals.

Fundraising & Partnerships :

Coordinate philanthropic activities, industry collaborations, grant submissions, and potential venture capital engagements to secure sustainable funding.

Research Support :

Facilitate and support research initiatives within the

Center Operations & Team Management :

Help recruit, develop, and supervise staff, and run the Center’s operations. Qualifications Bachelors Degree required, Masters degree preferred 5 years of experience in health care finance or administration; experience in strategic planning and execution, formulating policy, building and developing financial plans, managing resources and leading successful teams Oversight of large multifaceted research programs, including prospective clinical trials Manage budget and financial decisions for Center initiatives High-level understanding of regulatory frameworks for software as a medical device (SaMD) Management of direct reports Active engagement with industry partners Development of standardized processes and procedures, specifically within a large academic health system Experience in strategic planning and execution, formulating policy, building and developing financial plans, managing resources and leading successful teams Significant expertise in project planning, execution, and oversight of large clinical research programs Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills Analytical and problem-solving skills Managerial skills including budgeting and finance Employer Description Strength through Unity and Inclusion The Mount Sinai Health System is committed to fostering an environment where everyone can contribute to excellence. We share a common dedication to delivering outstanding patient care. When you join us, you become part of Mount Sinai’s unparalleled legacy of achievement, education, and innovation as we work together to transform healthcare. We encourage all team members to actively participate in creating a culture that ensures fair access to opportunities, promotes inclusive practices, and supports the success of every individual. At Mount Sinai, our leaders are committed to fostering a workplace where all employees feel valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We strive to create an environment where collaboration, fairness, and continuous learning drive positive change, improving the well-being of our staff, patients, and organization. Our leaders are expected to challenge outdated practices, promote a culture of respect, and work toward meaningful improvements that enhance patient care and workplace experiences. We are dedicated to building a supportive and welcoming environment where everyone has the opportunity to thrive and advance professionally. Explore this opportunity and be part of the next chapter in our history. About the

Mount Sinai Health System:

Mount Sinai Health System is one of the largest academic medical systems in the New York metro area, with more than 48,000 employees working across eight hospitals, more than 400 outpatient practices, more than 300 labs, a school of nursing, and a leading school of medicine and graduate education. Mount Sinai advances health for all people, everywhere, by taking on the most complex health care challenges of our time — discovering and applying new scientific learning and knowledge; developing safer, more effective treatments; educating the next generation of medical leaders and innovators; and supporting local communities by delivering high-quality care to all who need it. Through the integration of its hospitals, labs, and schools, Mount Sinai offers comprehensive health care solutions from birth through geriatrics, leveraging innovative approaches such as artificial intelligence and informatics while keeping patients’ medical and emotional needs at the center of all treatment. The Health System includes more than 9,000 primary and specialty care physicians; 13 joint-venture outpatient surgery centers throughout the five boroughs of New York City, Westchester, Long Island, and Florida; and more than 30 affiliated community health centers. We are consistently ranked by U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hospitals, receiving high “Honor Roll” status, and are highly ranked: No. 1 in Geriatrics, top 5 in Cardiology/Heart Surgery, and top 20 in Diabetes/Endocrinology, Gastroenterology/GI Surgery, Neurology/Neurosurgery, Orthopedics, Pulmonology/Lung Surgery, Rehabilitation, and Urology. New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai is ranked No. 12 in Ophthalmology. U.S. News & World Report’s “Best Children’s Hospitals” ranks Mount Sinai Kravis Children’s Hospital among the country’s best in several pediatric specialties. The Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai is ranked No. 11 nationwide in National Institutes of Health funding and in the 99th percentile in research dollars per investigator according to the Association of American Medical Colleges. Newsweek’s “The World’s Best Smart Hospitals” ranks The Mount Sinai Hospital as No. 1 in New York and in the top five globally, and Mount Sinai Morningside in the top 20 globally. Equal Opportunity Employer The Mount Sinai Health System is an equal opportunity employer, complying with all applicable federal civil rights laws. We do not discriminate, exclude, or treat individuals differently based on race, color, national origin, age, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are deeply committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, students, trainees, patients, visitors, and the communities we serve feel respected and supported. Our goal is to create a healthcare and learning institution that actively works to remove barriers, address challenges, and promote fairness in all aspects of our organization. Compensation The Mount Sinai Health System (MSHS) provides salary ranges that comply with the New York City Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $117000 – $208000 Annually. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, education, and operational need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.

Qualifications:

Bachelors Degree required, Masters degree preferred 5 years of experience in health care finance or administration; experience in strategic planning and execution, formulating policy, building and developing financial plans, managing resources and leading successful teams Oversight of large multifaceted research programs, including prospective clinical trials Manage budget and financial decisions for Center initiatives High-level understanding of regulatory frameworks for software as a medical device (SaMD) Management of direct reports Active engagement with industry partners Development of standardized processes and procedures, specifically within a large academic health system Experience in strategic planning and execution, formulating policy, building and developing financial plans, managing resources and leading successful teams Significant expertise in project planning, execution, and oversight of large clinical research programs Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills Analytical and problem-solving skills Managerial skills including budgeting and finance