AI Programs Manager (AI Governance Team)

Role Type and Location

• Remote role – located full time in Ireland 

Eligibility to work

• Applicants must be currently living in Ireland full time
• Regrettably we can’t offer Visa/work sponsorship for this role

About this Role

• We are seeking a hands-on AI Programs Manager to advance our AI Governance programs and provide oversight on AI productionization compliance.
  
• You'll manage established AIMS (AI Management System) processes, AI ethics programs, and regulatory compliance workflows while enabling our technical teams to productionize AI solutions within governance frameworks.
  

Key Responsibilities

AI Governance Program Management

• Manage and advance existing AIMS (AI Management System) implementation aligned with AI Act framework
• Oversee AI ethics programs, compliance workflows, and governance processes across development teams
• Coordinate AI governance activities and ensure program alignment with business objectives
• Scale AI governance programs across expanding AI development and productionization activities
  

Productionization Oversight & Enablement

• Provide governance oversight for AI productionization processes, working with product managers and tech leads
• Execute AI risk assessments and classifications using established EU AI Act procedures
• Enable technical teams through existing governance checkpoints and compliance frameworks
• Coordinate cross-functional activities to ensure compliant AI product rollouts

Regulatory Programs & Liaison

• Manage regulatory compliance programs and liaise with regulatory authorities under CIO direction
• Coordinate with Data Protection team on AI-specific regulatory requirements
• Maintain compliance documentation and technical audit trails across AI programs
• Oversee AI ethics review processes and responsible AI practice implementation

Program Operations & Optimization

• Monitor and optimize existing AI governance programs for efficiency and effectiveness
• Coordinate program activities across research, AI development, and productionization teams
• Maintain AI program reporting, metrics, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Manage AI program timelines, deliverables, and stakeholder communication

Skills and Experience

Required

• 4+ years experience in AI compliance, AI ethics, or regulatory affairs in healthcare or regulated industries
• AI Ethics & Compliance expertise: AI bias assessment, responsible AI practices, AI risk management
• Operational experience: Managing established AI compliance processes and governance frameworks
• Regulatory knowledge: EU AI Act exposure, understanding of AI regulatory landscape
• Strong ability to operate, maintain, and optimize existing systems and processes
• Technical experience: Comfortable working with technical teams and understanding research and AI technology and development processes

Preferred

• Experience scaling AI compliance operations in growing organizations
• Regulatory experience: Background in regulated industries (healthcare, pharmaceuticals, medical devices)
• Data protection knowledge: Experience with privacy regulations and data governance frameworks
• Experience with continuous improvement of governance processes

What are the benefits of working with Deciphex?

✨ Meaningful work that improves patient outcomes
🚀 Exciting and challenging projects in a hyper-growth AI enabled company
📈 Regular feedback with strong career growth opportunities
🏡 Flexible remote model with autonomy to balance work and life (some roles require on-site presence)
💰 Competitive salary with annual performance-based increments
🎄 Generous leave plus paid Christmas holiday
🌎 Supportive, multicultural, and collaborative team

About Us

Through the work that we do, the team at Deciphex helps pharma to accelerate the process of essential drug development and helps cancer patients get a timely and accurate diagnosis. 

Founded in Dublin in 2017, Deciphex has scaled rapidly to a team of over 100 people and counting who are providing software solutions to address the pathology gap in research pathology and clinical areas. We have offices in Dublin, Exeter and Chicago and are expanding our team throughout the world.

We are software developers, clinical specialists, artificial intelligence engineers, operations professionals and so much more, all working as one team to support our customers and patients.

Read more about Deciphex here and more about our incredible team on our Careers Page here

Deciphex is an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to the principle of equality. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to age, race,  religious beliefs, political views, gender identity, affectional or sexual orientation, national origin, family or marital status (including pregnancy), disability, membership of the travelling community or any other classification protected by applicable law.

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