Deputy Director, AI Regulatory Policy, Center of Digital and Data Excellence
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PATH is a global nonprofit dedicated to achieving health equity. With more than 40 years of experience forging multisector partnerships and with expertise in science, economics, technology, advocacy, and dozens of other specialties, PATH develops and scales up innovative solutions to the world’s most pressing heath challenges.
PATH’s AI Initiative is pioneering the use of generative AI and other advanced digital technologies to accelerate biomedical discovery, strengthen regulatory systems, and enhance the safety and scalability of digitalhealthcare.
The Deputy Director/Lead (appointment based on experience) will lead PATH’s global portfolio on AI-related regulatory policy and system strengthening. In the near term, this will include oversight of a first-of-its-kind regulatory sandbox for AI-enabled mental health products. Beyond this, the Deputy Director will coordinate PATH’s wider regulatory policy efforts for AI-enabled medical devices, including:
Supporting AIaMDmanufacturers with regulatory submissions for products that fit with PATH’s mission.
Providing strategic input into global regulatory harmonization initiatives.
Advising internal governance and research teams on AI as a medical device development, evaluation, and compliance.
This role requires a dynamic policy strategist who combines technical understanding of AI regulation with operational experience in multilateral collaboration, stakeholder engagement, and capacity-building across LMIC contexts.
Responsibilities:
Technical Leadership
Lead the design and delivery of aregulatory sandbox for AI-enabled health products, in partnership with several regulatory agencies and academic partners.
Lead technical assistance to partner governments on the development of regulatory pathways, legal frameworks, and policy toolkits.
Lead the conception and writing of white papers, policy briefs, and thought leadership on regulatory innovation, sandbox governance, and ethical AI oversight.
Oversee regulatory training activities in collaboration with partners, including the development of aPostgraduate Certificate (PGCert)programme in AI regulation.
Advise and support AI-enabled health technology developers (including those emerging from sandbox activities) in preparing for national regulatory submissions.
Project Execution & Programme Coordination
Serve as the responsible party for initiative-led projects, ensuring compliance with PATH and donor research ethics and data protection standards, as well as the timely delivery of outputs. The deputy director will also be the primary point of contact for donors and partners on initiative-led projects.
Collaborate with project finance managers to ensure day-to-day project spending matches the budgeted spend, escalate issues to the Chief AI Officer, and ensure timely inputs to initiative-wide budgeting exercises.
Collaborate with the other AI Deputy Directors (Science and Health), as well as the AI programme manager, and positively contribute to the overall culture and control environment for the initiative.
Management and Mentorship
Matrix manage staff with responsibilities on projects that the DD (AI Regs Policy) is leading.
Provide technical mentorship to peers and more junior staff members in the AI initiative to cultivate their knowledge and understanding of regulatory policy.
By year 2, having partnered with the Chief AI Officer to successfully secure additional funding, hire and manage a dedicated AIregulatory policy team.
Programme-Wide Responsibilities
Serve as PATH’s internal subject matter expert onAI as a medical device(AIaMD), advising on policy, ethics, and regulatory compliance across AI innovation programmes.
Contribute to PATH’s internal AI governance framework, ensuring that institutional projects align with global standards for AI safety, efficacy, and accountability.
Contribute to, and where appropriate, lead business development activities.
As required, stand in for the Chief AI Officer at internal and external meetings.
Required Skills & Experience:
PhD in regulatory science,OR innovative product development with relevant regulatory experience.
At least 7+ years of experience in medical device regulation, digital health policy, or AI governance (either in a public sector role or an industry regulatory affairs role).
Demonstrated experience in leading complex, multi-partner projects with governments, regulators, and donors.
Proven understanding of global regulatory harmonisation frameworks (e.g., IMDRF).
Familiarity with ethical and legal aspects of AI as a medical device, including post-market surveillance, data protection, and algorithmic transparency.
Experience leading sandbox or pilot initiatives with regulators (e.g., MHRA AI Airlock)
Understanding of WHO and regional PQ processes for digital or AI-based health products.
Strong analytical and writing skills, with a record of producing influential policy outputs.
Proven track record of working effectively in cross-cultural, multidisciplinary teams.
Comfort navigating uncertainty and pioneering regulatory solutions in emerging fields.
- Location:
- London
- Job Type:
- FullTime