AI Compliance Lead

Who we’re looking for

• Proven experience in AI governance, regulatory compliance, or technology risk management
• Strong knowledge of AI-related regulations such as the EU AI Act and GDPR
• Experience implementing responsible AI frameworks, ethical policies, or governance models within technology environments
• Understanding of AI/ML systems, including model risk, bias, fairness, and validation considerations
• Experience working within regulated industries such as life sciences, healthcare, or financial services
• Ability to embed compliance and governance processes into engineering and product workflows
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence across technical and business teams

What you’ll do

• In this role you will lead the development and operationalisation of responsible AI frameworks and compliance processes, working closely with engineering, product, and governance stakeholders.
• Define and maintain the organisation’s Responsible AI framework, including policies, standards, and ethical guidelines
• Translate regulatory requirements (e.g. EU AI Act, GDPR) into actionable controls for AI product development and deployment
• Implement AI risk assessment, bias detection, and model validation frameworks across AI products and services
• Embed governance checkpoints and compliance controls into development and release lifecycles
• Lead AI ethics reviews and ensure appropriate risk mitigation strategies are in place prior to deployment
• Monitor compliance posture, maintain audit-ready documentation, and support internal and external audits
• Manage AI incident response processes, ensuring issues are identified, investigated, and resolved effectively
• Act as the primary point of contact for responsible AI and compliance matters, supporting stakeholder engagement and training

About the position

Compliance AI Lead ICON is a global healthcare intelligence and clinical research organisation united by a mission to bring new medicines and treatments to patients faster. As a values-driven organisation, integrity, collaboration, agility, and inclusion are at the heart of how we work and interact with each other, customers, patients and suppliers.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary and performance related incentives
• Health and wellbeing programmes including medical, dental, and vision coverage where applicable
• Retirement and pension plans
• Life assurance and disability coverage
• Employee assistance programmes and wellbeing resources
• Learning and development opportunities through structured training and career pathways