AI Program Director

Job Title: AI Program Director

The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research ("the Foundation") is seeking top talent for its AI Program Director role. This position at The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research (“the Foundation”) is responsible for defining, advancing, and scaling the Foundation’s enterprise AI strategy. This role will guide the Foundation from experimentation to coordinated, responsible, and measurable adoption of AI, enabling greater organizational effectiveness, accelerating mission impact, and proactively managing risk.

Working in close partnership with organizational leaders and cross-functional teams, this position establishes the strategy, governance, operating model, performance metrics, investment priorities, budget, roadmap, and execution cadence required to embed AI thoughtfully and sustainably across the Foundation.

The role will identify and prioritize high-value use cases, drive adoption and change management, and ensure AI initiatives align with organizational goals, responsible-use principles, and regulatory/ethical expectations. By connecting strategy with execution, this position will help the Foundation build a scalable AI ecosystem that strengthens decision-making, improves staff experience, and expands the organization’s ability to advance its mission.

Strategy, Prioritization & Program Maturity

Incubation, Adoption & Knowledge Sharing

Program Execution & Technical Enablement

Governance, Responsible Use & Risk Management

Individual compensation for this role is dependent on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, qualifications, skillsets, and applicable laws. In addition to salary, the Foundation offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• 15+ options for medical insurance (with the Foundation paying 90 percent of the premiums)

• Competitive dental and vision plans

• 401(k) plan with 6 percent employer contribution

• Flexible spending accounts

• Employer paid life and disability insurance

• 18 Vacation Days; 12 Well-Being (Sick) Days; 2 Personal Days; summer Fridays (office closure at 2pm) and a summer holiday week over July 4

• Flexible work environment. We trust all employees to work closely with their manager and colleagues to determine when, where and how programs and projects get done.

Employees are also eligible for a discretionary bonus on an annual basis. The Foundation provides staff and leadership cultivation through regular training courses and events.

$165,000—$185,000 USD

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit a resume and thoughtful cover letter describing through examples, their specific qualifications and interest in the position. If you think that your skills are transferable and can add value to this role, please apply. Applicants who best match the position’s needs will be contacted.

Research has shown that people from marginalized communities apply to roles only when they meet 100% of the job requirements. If you think that your skills are transferable and can add value to this role, and you are someone who will contribute to our efforts to build and support a diverse, equitable and inclusive workforce, we strongly encourage you to apply.