at College of American Pathologists in Northfield, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Who we are? As the world’s largest organization of board-certified pathologists and leading provider of laboratory accreditation and proficiency testing programs, the College of American Pathologists (CAP) serves patients, pathologists, and the public by fostering and advocating excellence in the practice of pathology and laboratory medicine worldwide.
Our Culture+ CAP employees make a meaningful difference by partnering with colleagues customers and members on challenging and rewarding work
+ CAP provides its employees with an energetic and collaborative work environment and encourage opportunities to further develop their skills-offering reimbursement for educational programs and participation in events that enhance your skills
+ We offer a generous compensation and benefits package, 401K, and more
Brief Description Manager, AI and Data Standards Initiatives is a multifaceted role that interfaces with various stakeholders across the enterprise, members, and industry to develop and support key AI and data standards initiatives. The person selected will help ensure that AI and data standard initiatives are aligned with the College’s strategy and business goals. The successful candidate will be primarily responsible for leading the AI strategy and AI activities of the AI Committee, Digital and Computational Pathology Committee and Informatics Committee. In addition, this position will actively engage and represent the CAP to standards organizations and federal agencies. Our ideal candidate will possess some understanding of AI principles and the data standards needed to support those systems. The successful candidate will partner with members and internal CAP leaders, most notably with Advocacy, Laboratory Improvement Program and Information Services staff. In addition, this position will lead work with external standards development organizations (SDO) as well as government and professional organizations to position the CAP as a leader in pathology AI and data standards. The successful candidate will possess knowledge of artificial intelligence principles or have the enthusiasm to learn. Potential candidates should also have laboratory experience and laboratory information systems (LIS) experience. Strong analytical capabilities along with excellent interpersonal, communication, and facilitation skills are needed. Specific Duties+ Accountable in the creation and implementation of AI and data standards strategies, processes, and policies in partnership with members and staff
+ Accountable for the facilitation and participation of project and policy decisions by the AI focused committees and working groups to ensure projects and programs are aligned with the College’s strategy and business needs
+ Active participation as an official CAP liaison to one or more SDOs or external organizations involved in health AI, including summarizing SDO activities and updates to the relevant committees, councils, and staff leadership
+ Working with member domain experts in the implementation of a strategic agenda for standards specifications related to AI and adoption by relevant SDOs such as IHE (Integrating the Healthcare Enterprise), HL7, and DICOM.
+ Working cross council in the design of new Proficiency Testing (PT) programs and council sponsored AI projects as well as expansion of existing PT programs to incorporate AI tools.
+ Actively participate in external organizations that influence pathology AI systems and provides leadership where appropriate.
+ Collaborating with Advocacy staff on AI-related government issues and regulations.
+ Coordinate the development of AI and data standards related guidance documents and publications.
+ Develop partnerships with internal stakeholders to advance the AI strategy.
+ Works closely with the Manager, Clinical Informatics Initiatives to identify and complement opportunities that intersect informatics, digital pathology, and artificial intelligence activities in the CAP and committees’ projects.
+ Recommends new ideas or strategies to management on approaches to optimize business success.
+ Responsible for maintenance of AI content for AI webpage.
+ Responsible for staying abreast of AI technical trends affecting pathologists and laboratories.
+ Fiscal responsibility for ensuring AI related committees and work groups are within budget.
Knowledge/Skills Required/Preferred+ An understanding or practical knowledge of AI concepts or data standards is required.
+ Practical knowledge or experience with Laboratory Information Systems (LIS) or Whole Slide Imaging (WSI) systems a plus.
+ Familiarity with DICOM or HL7 required.
+ Able to summarize complex issues in clear concise terms for consumption by non-technical professionals. Ability to communicate with a broad array of individuals with varying technical aptitudes, professional backgrounds, and affiliations.
+ Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
+ Able to network, create and sustain relationships with members, staff, industry vendors, government agencies, other professional organizations.
+ Enjoys working both independently and in a team setting.
+ Enjoys learning with a curiosity and a desire to understand complex systems.
+ Strong leadership and organizational capabilities to work with members to align strategically on business and policy issues.
+ Willing to understand technical components of standards development organizations and government standards work.
+ Capacity to make appropriate business decisions in an evolving environment as well as demonstrate flexibility and tolerance for ambiguity and uncertainty.
+ Exhibit creative, innovative, conceptual thinking with accountability to deliverable milestones.
+ Ability to work under the guidance of senior staff.
+ Interest in becoming a content expert in pathology AI tools.
Education Experience Education+ Bachelor’s degree in one of the following areas: Data science, Laboratory, Computer Science, Bio-informatics, Clinical Informatics, Public Health
+ Advanced degree in relevant engineering or science disciplines a plus
Experience+ Minimum 5 years’ experience in a high technical environment or clinical laboratory as a systems super user with a willingness to learn AI concepts and/or have experience with healthcare AI concepts and data standards.
+ Knowledge of at least one standards development organizations’ work (e.g., HL7, IHE, DICOM) is required.
+ Experience in project management a plus.
+ Relevant knowledge of laboratory informatics is desirable.
+ Relevant experience working with AI and data standards is desirable.
Additional Criteria+ Minimal travel (approximately 15%) during the week and weekends.
+ This role is based out of the Northfield, IL headquarters and must reside within a reasonable commute to the office.
“The College of American Pathologists requires all new hires in customer-facing roles to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 prior to the first date of employment. If you are unsure whether this position is customer-facing, please inquire with Human Resources. As required by applicable law, The College of American Pathologists will consider requests for Reasonable Accommodations.”
Equal Opportunity Employer The CAP is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, providing equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex, gender identity and/or expression, national origin, age, ancestry, disability or genetic information, military status, sexual orientation, marital status, citizenship status, order of protection status, homelessness, or any other characteristic prot
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