Vice President/Head of Artificial Intelligence

About Definitive Healthcare :
At Definitive Healthcare (NASDAQ: DH), we're passionate about turning data, analytics, and expertise into meaningful intelligence that helps our customers achieve success and shape the future of healthcare. We empower them to uncover the right markets, opportunities, and people-paving the way for smarter decisions and greater impact.
Headquartered just outside of Boston, Massachusetts, Definitive Healthcare operates across North America, Europe, and India, supporting a growing global client base of more than 2,400 customers since our founding in 2011.
We're also a great place to work. In 2024 and 2025, we earned multiple workplace honors, including Built In's 100 Best Places to Work in Boston (both years), a Stevie Bronze Award for Great Employers, and recognition as a Great Place to Work in India.
We foster a collaborative, inclusive culture where diverse perspectives drive innovation. Through programs like DefinitiveCares and our employee-led affinity groups we strive to promote connection, education, and inclusion.
About the position :
We are seeking an accomplished and visionary leader to serve as our Vice President / Head of Artificial Intelligence . This executive will be responsible for defining and executing the organization's AI strategy end-to-end-research, productization, operations, ethics, and talent development-positioning us as an industry leader in AI innovation.
The AI Leader will spearhead the enterprise-wide AI strategy, driving innovation, operational efficiency, and competitive advantage through responsible and scalable AI adoption. This role blends technical depth with strategic vision, requiring a leader who can align AI initiatives with business goals, manage cross-functional teams, and evangelize AI across the organization.
This is a transformative leadership role for a hands-on leader with the vision and operational rigor to scale artificial intelligence capabilities for a high-growth, data-driven business.
What you'll do:
Strategic Leadership & Vision

• Define and execute the enterprise AI roadmap, including GenAI, agentic frameworks, and chatbot UX initiatives.

• Collaborate with executive leadership to align AI investments with GTM, product, engineering and operational priorities.

• Drive the integration of AI/ML capabilities across products, services, and internal operations as well as the enterprise.

• Stay at the forefront of AI trends, emerging technologies and regulations; evaluate partnerships and M&A opportunities in the AI space to ensure the c ompany maintains a competitive edge.

• Represent the company in external forums, conferences, and strategic collaborations (e.g., Databricks, Tamr).

Research, Development & Productization

• Oversee research and development of advanced AI/ML models, including generative AI, predictive analytics, and other cutting-edge methods.

• Translate research breakthroughs into scalable, secure, and high-impact products.

• Establish best-in-class data science and machine learning engineering practices ( MLOps , model governance, reproducibility).

Technical Oversight , Data Strategy & Infrastructure

• Partner with engineering, IT, data, and product teams to build robust data pipelines, platforms, and infrastructure.

• Ensure responsible data acquisition, storage, privacy, and compliance (GDPR, CCPA, and emerging U.S. AI regulations).

• Guide architecture and deployment of AI/ML models across verticals (e.g., healthcare, life sciences, sales enablemen t.

• E nsure data integrity, model defensibility, and compliance with ethical AI standards .

Talent , Organizational , and Cross -Functional Leadership

• Build, inspire, and retain a world-class AI organization-including research scientists, ML engineers, data scientists, product managers, and applied AI specialists.

• Mentor talent and foster a culture of experimentation, learning, and accountability.

• Develop cross-functional training and upskilling initiatives to embed AI literacy across the company.

• Serve as the cross functional resident expert for A I for the enterprise .

• Establish performance metrics to measure adoption and foster a culture of experimentation, innovation, and continuous learning.

• Strong executive presence and communication skills-trusted advisor to C-level stakeholders

• Experience leading, developing, and mentoring global, diverse teams in multiple time zones.

• Strategic mindset with the ability to translate complex technical needs into business impact

• Partner with key stakeholders to in tegrate AI into core workflows and customer-facing solutions .

• Work with HR and Operations to support AI-driven workforce transformation and training.

Ethics, Safety & Governance

• Champion responsible AI principles-transparency, fairness, accountability, and explainability.

• Set up governance frameworks to monitor bias, ethical risk, and regulatory compliance.

• Serve as a thought leader representing the company in public forums, academia, and with regulators.

Partnerships & Ecosystem Engagement

• Forge collaborations with leading universities, research labs, and AI consortia in the Boston/Cambridge innovation ecosystem.

• Evaluate and negotiate strategic partnerships, acquisitions, or technology investments to accelerate our AI roadmap.

What You Bring - Experience & Qualifications :

• Advanced degree (MS/PhD) in Computer Science, AI, Data Science, or related field preferred .

• 1 0+ years of experience in AI/ML leadership roles, including enterprise-scale deployments.

• Proven success in building and scaling AI teams and platforms.

• Deep understanding of LLMs, NLP, computer vision, and agentic AI systems.

• Strong business acumen and ability to translate technical capabilities into strategic outcomes.

S uccess Metrics

• Delivery of AI initiatives on time and within budget.

• Tangible ROI on AI-driven products and process improvements.

• High retention and engagement within the AI team.

• Recognition of the company as a leader in ethical and innovative AI.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with cloud-native AI platforms (AWS, Azure, Databricks).

• Familiarity with regulatory frameworks and ethical AI governance.

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

• Prior exposure to vertical AI applications in healthcare, life sciences, or B2B SaaS helpful.

Working Conditions:

• Standard office hours - minimum Tuesday - Thursday in our Framingham, Massachusetts location with occasional travel as required

Compensation and Benefits:
The salary range for this position is $253,000 - $471,000 per year, which represents the base pay the company reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this role. Actual compensation will depend on relevant experience, skills, and qualifications.
This role is also eligible to participate in the company's annual bonus program, subject to individual and company performance.
All employees receive standard benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, unlimited paid time off, and participation in the company's 401(k) plan with employer contribution.
Why we love Definitive, and why you will too!

• Industry leading products
• Work hard, and have fun doing it
• Incredibly fast growth means limitless opportunity
• Flexible and dynamic culture
• Work alongside some of the most talented and dedicated teammates
• Definitive Cares, our community service group, gives all of us a chance to give back
• Competitive benefits package including great healthcare benefits and a 401(k) match

What our Employees are saying about us on Glassdoor:
"Great Work atmosphere, great work life balance, excellent company to work for, amazing top notch product, incredible customer service, lots of tools to help you succeed."
-Business Development Manager
"Great team. Amazing growth. Employees are treated very well."
-Research Analyst
"I have waited 36 years to work at a dream job for a dream company and I am so happy to have finally got there."
-Profile Analyst
If you don't fit all of these qualifications, but believe you're still a great fit, feel free to apply and tell us why in your cover letter.
If you are a California, Colorado, New York City or Washington resident and this role is a remote role, you can receive additional information about the compensation and benefits for this role, which we will provide upon request.
Definitive Hiring Philosophy
Definitive Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer that celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace with equal opportunity for all applicants and teammates. Our goal is to recruit the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool regardless of race, color, religion, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation or any other status. If you're interested in working in a fast growing, exciting working environment - we encourage you to apply!
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