Senior Director, AI Governance & Enablement

About Avalere Health

United by one profound purpose: to reach EVERY PATIENT POSSIBLE. At Avalere Health, we ensure every patient is identified, treated, supported, and cared for. Equally. Our Advisory, Medical, and Marketing teams come together – powerfully and intentionally – to forge unconventional connections, building a future where healthcare is not a barrier and no patient is left behind.

Achieving our mission starts with providing enriching, purpose-driven careers for our team that empower them to make a tangible impact on patient lives. We are committed to creating a culture where our employees are empowered to bring their whole selves to work and tap into the power of diverse backgrounds and skillsets to play a part in making a difference for every patient, everywhere.

Our flexible approach to working allows our global teams to decide where they want to work, whether in-office or at home based on team and client need. Major city hubs in London, Manchester, Washington, D.C., and New York, and smaller offices globally, serve as collaboration hubs allowing our teams to come together when it matters. Homeworkers are equally supported, with dedicated social opportunities and resources.

Our inclusive culture is at the heart of everything we do. We proudly support our employees in bringing their whole selves to work with our six Employee Network Groups – Diverse Ability, Family, Gender, LGBTQ+, Mental Health, and Race/Ethnicity. These groups provide opportunities to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion and to connect, learn, and socialise through regular meetings and programs of activity. We are an accredited Fertility Friendly employer with our Fertility Policy, enhanced parental leave, and culture of flexibility ensuring every employee feels supported across their family planning journey and can work in a way that suits their family’s needs.

We are deeply invested in supporting professional growth for our employees through day-to-day career experiences, access to thousands of on-demand training sessions, regular career conversations, and the opportunity for global, cross-capability career moves.

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About the Role
We are seeking a Senior Director, AI Governance & Enablement to lead Avalere Health's approach to responsible AI adoption and enterprise AI governance. 
This role will be responsible for establishing and evolving the governance frameworks, policies and operating models that enable AI to scale safely, effectively and responsibly across the organisation. Working at the intersection of technology, data, security, compliance and business operations, the successful candidate will help ensure that governance becomes a catalyst for innovation rather than a barrier to progress. 
The role will provide strategic leadership across AI governance, regulatory readiness, risk management and organisational enablement, supporting both internal transformation initiatives and client-facing AI solutions. 
As AI becomes increasingly embedded across our services, products and operations, this individual will play a critical role in helping Avalere Health maintain trust, transparency and accountability while accelerating adoption and unlocking value. 
The role will work closely with Information Security, Legal, Compliance, Technology, Data and Commercial leadership teams, while supporting the broader objectives of the Co-Intelligence Centre.

What You'll Do Lead the design and evolution of Avalere Health’s enterprise AI governance framework, ensuring AI is deployed responsibly across operations, products and client work Establish scalable, practical governance standards that balance innovation, risk management and business value Translate global AI regulatory developments into clear, actionable guidance for business and delivery teams Partner closely with Legal, Compliance, Information Security, Technology and Data leaders to align governance with organisational risk appetite Support ISO/IEC 42001 readiness, AI assurance activities and continuous governance improvement Act as a trusted advisor on AI‑related risk, transparency, intellectual property and data rights Enable teams through guidance, frameworks, toolkits and AI literacy initiatives Support client engagements, proposals and RFPs where AI governance, trust and assurance are critical About You Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience in Business, Technology, Information Governance, Data, Risk Management, Law or a related field. Significant experience leading governance, risk, compliance, AI governance, data governance or technology governance functions. Experience designing and implementing governance frameworks within complex organisations. Strong understanding of emerging AI regulation, responsible AI principles and technology risk management. Experience working across multiple stakeholder groups including technology, security, legal, operational and executive leadership teams. Strong communication and influencing skills, with the ability to translate complex concepts into practical business guidance. Demonstrated ability to balance governance requirements with commercial objectives and organisational agility. Desirable Experience Experience establishing or leading AI governance, Responsible AI or technology risk programmes. Knowledge of governance frameworks such as ISO 42001, NIST AI Risk Management Framework, ISO 27001, GDPR, EU AI Act or equivalent standards. Experience operating within healthcare, life sciences, consulting, agency or highly regulated environments. Experience supporting client-facing governance, assurance or regulatory discussions. Experience leading governance councils, steering committees or cross-functional decision-making forums.

What we can offer

You'll receive up to a 7% pension contribution, life insurance, income protection, and private medical insurance for peace of mind. Enjoy flexible working arrangements, including flexible hybrid working, along with the option to work from anywhere across the globe two weeks each year. We provide 25 days of annual leave plus two personal well-being days, along with gifted end-of-year holidays and an early Summer Friday finish in June, July, and August.

Access free counselling through our employee assistance program, as well as personalized health support. Enhanced maternity, paternity, family leave, and fertility policies provide support across every stage of your family-planning journey, as well as on-demand support from our partner Peppy. You can also benefit from continuous opportunities to professionally develop with on-demand training, support, and global mobility opportunities across the business.

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