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.