Alzheimer's Disease Data Initiative · 1 day ago
Chief Product Officer
Seattle
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$280K/yr - $325K/yr
15+ years expGates Ventures is the private office established by Bill Gates focused on catalyzing innovations to improve the lives of the world’s poorest people. The Chief Product Officer (CPO) will define and drive the vision and strategy of the AD Data Initiative’s product suite, overseeing the full product lifecycle to ensure world-class platforms that accelerate dementia research globally.
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Responsibilities
Define AD Data Initiative’s long-term product vision and roadmap, aligned with the organizational mission
Lead product strategy for the flagship platforms (ADWB, FDSA, GRIP and future products), ensuring interoperability, scalability, and usability
Anticipate scientific, technical, and regulatory trends to maintain AD Data Initiative’s leadership in biomedical data innovation
Champion a “build once, reuse often” philosophy across AD Data Initiative and partner platforms
Lead cross-functional teams and vendors in developing secure, user-centered, and innovative data-sharing platforms
Ensure high standards of product design, performance, compliance (HIPAA, GDPR), and data security
Establish and manage product development processes, metrics, and performance benchmarks, including expectation setting with external vendors
Drive adoption of AD Data Initiative products through global partnerships, collaborations, and user engagement
Engage with global academic, industry, and philanthropic stakeholders to align product development with community needs
Represent AD Data Initiative externally at conferences, workshops, and strategic collaborations
Build trust with data owners, researchers, and policy leaders to advance secure data sharing
Recruit, mentor, and inspire a high-performing product team spanning product management, UI/UX, security/governance and program leadership
Collaborate closely with engineering, data science, and operations leaders
Foster an inclusive, mission-driven culture focused on innovation, excellence, and impact
Serve as a key advisor to the Executive Director and Board on product direction and strategy
Oversee budgets and vendor relationships to maximize efficiency and impact
Ensure AD Data Initiative product strategy aligns with broader Alzheimer’s research ecosystem efforts (e.g., EPND, Precision Brain Health Initiative)
Qualification
Required
15+ years of product leadership experience, including at least 5 years in an executive role
Proven success building and scaling data platforms, research tools, or health/life sciences products
Deep understanding of data interoperability, federated sharing/learning models, and biomedical research workflows
Track record of engaging diverse stakeholders (researchers, industry, policy, funders) to align around shared product goals
Demonstrated ability to lead in ambiguous, multi-stakeholder environments and oversee multiple projects across the product suite
Strong communication skills—able to translate complex technical and scientific concepts for diverse audiences
Commitment to AD Data Initiative's mission, values, and ethical standards
Preferred
Advanced degree in computer science, biomedical informatics, life sciences, or related field
Experience with ADRD, neuroscience, or biomedical research ecosystems
Familiarity with privacy-preserving architectures, AI/ML in life sciences, and global regulatory frameworks
Experience leading product strategy in non-profit, consortium, or mission-driven organizations
Benefits
Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
401(k) program with employer match
Generous paid time off for vacation, sick leave, holidays, and parental leave
Company
Alzheimer's Disease Data Initiative
ADDI is a nonprofit research organization that offers platforms and tools for sharing and analyzing Alzheimer’s and dementia data.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase