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# Head of AI Governance at Dotmatics

- **Company:** Dotmatics
- **Location:** Ireland
- **Work type:** remote
- **Posted:** 2026-09-17
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-17
- **Apply:** https://www.dotmatics.com/jobs/apply?gh_jid=4735019005

## Job description

Our Why At Dotmatics

At Dotmatics, a Siemens company,  we believe science, data, and decision-making must be deeply intertwined for innovation to thrive. Our Portfolio includes Luma, LumaLab Connect, ELN Platform, Graphpad Prism, Geneious, SnapGene, Protein Metrics, OMIQ, FCS Express, LabArchives, NQuery, EasyPanel, SoftGenetics and Virscidian.

We have a vision for a new Lab of the Future that will change the future of scientific research.

We have created the world’s most comprehensive digital science platform – best-of-breed software applications already used by more than 2 million scientists, together in a single ecosystem united by a powerful, flexible enterprise data platform. This is not flat data buried away in digital graveyards. This is dynamic, multi-dimensional decision-making.

Scientific enterprises need a new level of effectiveness to achieve tomorrow’s breakthroughs. Illness will not wait. The biosphere will not wait. We are tireless in our vision, because the time for innovation is now.

Shaping the Future of Science At Dotmatics

Our global team of more than 800 colleagues are dedicated to supporting our customers in over 180 countries. Together, with our scientific community of users, we accelerate scientific innovation in order to make the world a healthier, cleaner, and safer place to live.

You’ll join a collaborative, global team pushing the boundaries of scientific innovation.  Your ideas and efforts will have a tangible impact, accelerating scientific progress and discovery. We offer a dynamic, remote-friendly environment that fosters high integrity and collaboration, empowering you to excel. Dotmatics is a company built by scientists, for scientists. Combined, we are now the world’s largest cloud-based scientific research R&D platform. We need your help to keep growing and pioneering the future.

We are Science Driven. We are Customer Centric. We are Better Together.

What do we need

We are seeking a technically credible, collaborative Head of AI Governance to provide strategic leadership and oversight of Dotmatics' AI governance program. This role ensures the responsible, compliant, and business-aligned use of AI technologies across the organization, covering governance frameworks, risk management processes, and compliance controls that support our delivery of high-quality scientific informatics software.

Reporting to the VP, Information Security, you will serve as the central cross-functional connector across HR, Information Security, Product, Engineering, Legal, Privacy, Quality, and other functions; ensuring AI governance is embedded consistently throughout the organization rather than siloed within a single team. A central aspect of this role is interfacing with Siemens AI Governance colleagues to build and mature a joint AI governance consortium, sharing best practices, frameworks, and emerging standards across the broader Siemens portfolio.

You are a seasoned governance operator with deep technical credibility, adept at navigating complex stakeholder environments and translating AI risk concepts into business language that resonates at the executive level.

In this role you will get to:

- Lead the development and ongoing improvement of a comprehensive AI Governance Framework aligned with Dotmatics' risk appetite and regulatory obligations, including the EU AI Act, ISO 42001, and NIST AI RMF
- Maintain an AI use case registry, establish risk tiering and oversight levels for AI systems, and provide subject matter expertise to evaluate AI tools, models, and applications proposed by business and product teams
- Partner with leadership and functional teams to assess AI use cases across model behaviour, data usage, privacy, and operational risk; ensuring alignment with the company's ISO/IEC 27001 ISMS, ISO 9001 QMS, and GxP requirements
- Serve as program lead for the Dotmatics AI Governance Council, coordinating agendas, workflows, and decision-ready materials for Council and executive review
- Act as the primary Dotmatics liaison to the Siemens AI Governance Consortium, representing the company in cross-portfolio working groups and contributing to joint frameworks and maturity models
- Provide AI governance responses to customer RFIs, security questionnaires, and due diligence inquiries
- Embed governance checkpoints into the SDLC alongside Product and Engineering; align AI controls with the broader security posture and incident response procedures
- Lead the creation and maintenance of AI governance policies, SOPs, and supporting documentation; and develop and deliver AI governance training across the organization
- Produce management reporting, metrics, and dashboards to keep senior leadership informed of program status, risk exposure, and control effectiveness
- Drive continuous improvement by incorporating lessons learned, evolving standards, and regulatory developments

We are looking for people who have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Risk Management, Engineering, Business, or a related discipline (or equivalent experience), combined with 15-20 years in information security, technology risk management, data governance, or compliance in a regulated industry, including 5-8 years of progressive experience specifically in AI/ML governance. Experience in the Life Sciences (GxP) sector and knowledge of the scientific informatics or cheminformatics space is a strong advantage.

The key skills we are looking for:

- Demonstrated experience designing or operating AI governance programs, model risk management frameworks, or technology risk management processes
- Deep understanding of the AI risk landscape, including generative AI, large language models, AI agents, and associated regulatory expectations
- Working knowledge of global AI and privacy regulatory frameworks, including the EU AI Act, GDPR, NIST AI RMF, and ISO/IEC 42001
- Proven ability to work across and influence cross-functional stakeholder groups, including HR, Product, Engineering, Legal, Compliance, Finance, and Executive leadership, without direct line authority
- Experience managing or contributing to governance councils, steering committees, or similar oversight bodies
- In-depth knowledge of AI/ML technologies, including large language models, AI-enabled applications, APIs, and data pipelines, sufficient to assess technical feasibility and risk
- Implementation-level understanding of information security principles, data privacy controls, and life science compliance frameworks (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST 800-53, ISO 9001, GxP, GDPR, CCPA)
- Strong project management discipline with a track record of building programs and processes from the ground up
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare executive-ready materials and governance documentation
- Relevant professional certifications desirable: AIGP, CIPP, CISM, CRISC, or equivalent

Research shows us the[confidence gap](https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2014/05/the-confidence-gap/359815/) and imposter syndrome can get in the way of meeting outstanding candidates, so please don’t hesitate to apply — we’d love to hear from you.

By submitting your application, you agree that Dotmatics may collect your personal data for recruiting, global organization planning, and related purposes. Dotmatics [Privacy Notice](https://www.dotmatics.com/privacy-policy) explains what personal information we may process, where we may process your personal information, our purposes for processing your personal information, and the rights you can exercise over Dotmatics use of your personal information.

Dotmatics is an equal opportunity employer. We are a welcoming place for everyone, and we do our best to make sure all people feel supported and connected at work.

## About Dotmatics

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Dotmatics provides a cloud‑based scientific R&D platform that connects best‑in‑breed software applications to accelerate research and innovation.
- **Entity Type**: Private (wholly owned subsidiary of Siemens AG following a $5.1 billion acquisition completed July 1, 2025)
- **Headquarters**: Boston, Massachusetts, United States
- **Founded**: 2005
- **Founders**: Stephen Gallagher, Alastair Hill

## Core Business
- **Primary industry**: Scientific R&D software for life sciences, biopharma, clinical research, and academia.
- **Target customers**: B2B – biopharma companies, contract research organizations (CROs), academic institutions, and forensic/genetic testing labs.
- **Mission**: “To accelerate scientific innovation and help make the world a healthier, cleaner, and safer place to live.”

## Products & Services
- **Dotmatics Platform**: Cloud‑based enterprise data management platform that harmonizes data from instruments and software for AI‑ready analysis.
- **Luma Agent**: Agentic AI assistant that plans, executes, and documents research workflows, from data query to audit‑ready reports.
- **GraphPad Prism**: Widely used statistical analysis and graphing software for scientists.
- **SnapGene**: Molecular biology visualization and cloning software with detailed documentation.
- **Geneious Suite**: Bioinformatics tools for molecular biology, genomics, and antibody screening.
- **LabArchives**: Electronic lab notebook for capturing and collaborating on experimental data.
- **Other Applications**: OMIQ (flow cytometry), Protein Metrics, nQuery, SoftGenetics (clinical/forensic genetics), and M‑Star.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Acquired by Siemens AG for $5.1 billion (announced April 2025, closed July 2025)
- **Key Metric**: 2 million+ users, 10,000+ customers, 800+ employees (LinkedIn data: 364 employees as of mid‑2025, with 4.7% YoY growth)
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Insight Partners (lead prior to acquisition), Siemens (current parent); customers include Illumina, GSK, Waters Corporation, and PerkinElmer.
- **Growth Signals**: Launch of Luma AI agent; acquisition of SoftGenetics expanding into clinical and forensic markets; 20%+ LinkedIn follower growth; 65% average NPS score.

## Competitive Advantages
- **Ecosystem play**: Open platform that unites multiple industry‑leading scientific applications (GraphPad Prism, SnapGene, Geneious) with a data‑driven backbone.
- **AI leadership**: Luma Agent provides end‑to‑end automation with full traceability, a key differentiator in the lab‑of‑the‑future space.
- **Siemens backing**: Access to global industrial reach, resources, and digital infrastructure after acquisition.
- **User base loyalty**: 2 million active scientists across 180+ countries; strong brand recognition in academia and biopharma.

## Strategic Focus
- Transitioning to an AI‑native "Lab of the Future" with Luma Agent as the central orchestrator.
- Expanding into clinical and forensic genetic analysis via recent acquisitions.
- Deepening integration with Siemens’ digital industry portfolio to offer end‑to‑end R&D solutions.
- Continuing to build a multimodal science platform that structures data for AI/ML applications.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: “Science Driven, Customer Centric, Better Together” – built by scientists for scientists.
- **Work model**: Remote‑friendly with hubs in Boston, UK (Bishop’s Stortford), San Diego, Auckland, Tokyo, Cork, and others.
- **Employee ratings**: 4.1/5 on LinkedIn (work‑life 4.2, culture 3.9, compensation 3.8, career 3.7).
- **Engineering roles**: Senior Full Stack Engineer (Node.js), Staff Data Engineer, Senior Data Analytics Engineer, Performance Test Engineer.
- **Impact**: Work on products used by millions of researchers globally, with the opportunity to shape AI‑driven scientific discovery.

## Sources
1. [dotmatics.com](https://www.dotmatics.com/) – Main site, product overview, Luma Agent details.
2. [dotmatics.com/about-us](https://www.dotmatics.com/about-us) – Mission, vision, company history, acquisition by Siemens.
3. [dotmatics.com/about-careers](https://www.dotmatics.com/about-careers) – Culture, remote/hybrid policy, 800+ employees, global hubs.
4. [linkedin.com/company/dotmatics](https://www.linkedin.com/company/dotmatics) – Employee count, revenue, funding, acquisitions, recent departures, job postings.
5. [dotmatics.com/jobs](https://www.dotmatics.com/jobs) – Current open positions.

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