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At MoleMap, weve been on the frontline of skin cancer detection for over 20 years. Our purpose is simple but powerful: to detect skin cancer early, when it''s most treatable.As a Small to Medium-sized Enterprise (SME), we combine the agility of a close-knit team with the impact of cutting-edge innovation. Our size means you won''t get lost in the crowd as you will make a real difference, every day.Now, with the use of Kahu AI in our clinics, weve laid the foundation for an AI-led future and were ready to take it to the next level.Reporting to the CEO, this full-time, 12-month, fixed-term hybrid position can be based in either Sydney, Australia, or Auckland, New Zealand.Thats where you come in and this is the opportunityWe''re seeking a Head of AI, a strategic thinker and hands-on implementer to lead the next wave of innovation across our business. Youll bring deep technical understanding, an experimental mindset, and commercial curiosity to:Embed AI capabilities across clinical workflows, patient journeys, and business operationsInvestigate commercially available AI tools to enhance MoleMap''s value proposition and performanceIdentify opportunities to leverage MoleMap''s data to develop and expand our own AI tools, collaborating with research organizations as neededLead the rollout of MoleMap''s Kahu AI into our Australian clinics, building on its two-year success in New Zealand, where its already delivering exceptional results in early detection and clinician support. Explore new additional commercial opportunities for the use of this technologyEnhance AI-driven audit tracking and traceability capabilities to ensure ongoing clinical safety, compliance, and continuous improvementWhat Youll DoDevelop and implement MoleMap''s AI strategyFacilitate MoleMap''s AI Governance processIdentify and prioritise AI opportunities, from diagnostic intelligence to workflow automation and beyondWork closely with the senior leadership team to translate vision into scalable outcomesConsider the emergence of agentic AI and how this can benefit our staff and customersIdentify, experiment, prototype, and deploy AI solutions in collaboration with clinicians, product leaders, and operations teamsProvide education, training and assistance to ensure staff and patients make optimal use of the AI solutions we have availableChampion ethical, explainable AI that earns trust from patients, practitioners, and regulatorsLead the Kahu AI team, including our Data Scientist and Quality Management System Administrator to ensure we continuously evolve Kahu AI to avoid model drift, ensure relevance, and uphold clinical accuracy as the ecosystem scalesDesign and implement the quality management processes to ensure the Kahu AI solutions achieve and maintain regulatory clearance in New Zealand and AustraliaBuild internal capability through partnerships, tools, and (eventually) a small but mighty AI teamWhat You BringMust-Have Skills & Experience5+ years in artificial intelligence, machine learning, or data science roles, with at least 2 in a leadership positionProven experience delivering production-level AI solutions (not just research or theory)Proven experience with design and implementation of quality management processesStrong hands-on capability with modern data manipulation and AI tools and frameworksExperience working with large language models and agentic AI systemsAbility to translate technical concepts into business value for non-technical stakeholdersAbility to demonstrate both strategic thinking and hands-on execution in an agile, high-impact environmentPassion for ethical AI, data privacy, and safety in patient-facing applicationsNice-to-Have / DesiredBackground in healthcare, medtech, or regulated environmentsExperience with clinical decision support systems, medical imaging, or dermatology datasetsFamiliarity with cloud platforms (e.g., Azure, AWS, GCP) best practicesExperience supporting or leading AI projects through regulatory pathways (e.g., TGA, Medsafe)Desire to grow into a senior leadership role as the business scalesWhy Join Us?Be part of a category-leading company reshaping skin cancer detection through AIJoin a purpose-led, people-first, and product-driven cultureGain executive-level exposure and opportunities for growth into senior AI leadershipEnjoy flexibility, autonomy, and a supportive team committed to meaningful workApply now or reach out directly if this sounds like your next mission. #J-18808-Ljbffr