(US and Canada) Life sciences and healthcare consultancy CREO has appointed Jason Burke as Chief Artificial Intelligence (AI) Officer. Burke will oversee the company’s AI corporate development programs as well as CREO’s portfolio of AI and data sciences service offerings.

“I’m thrilled to announce Jason’s expanded role as our Chief AI Officer,” said Susan Acker-Walsh, CEO and Co-Founder of CREO. “Our industry is at an inflection point with AI, and Jason’s long-standing leadership in this field speaks for itself. He is the perfect person to help our industry capture the amazing opportunities ahead with AI.”

Burke is an acknowledged expert in life sciences and healthcare AI, analytics, and data sciences. He previously served as the System VP and founding Chief Analytics Officer for UNC Health, helping the organization to become one of the most advanced data sciences organizations in the industry. His highly rated book, “Health Analytics”, forecasted the rise of advanced analytics like AI in life sciences and healthcare, and is used regularly in graduate school programs to train both executives and students. Burke’s professional experience includes leading innovation-focused AI, analytics, and data efforts in organizations like SAS, Microsoft, IQVIA, and GSK.

“It’s an amazing time to be in our industry,” said Jason Burke, CREO’s Chief Strategy & AI Officer. “AI and digital transformation are not new, but today’s ability to quickly and affordably create measurable impact with these technologies is unprecedented. I’m excited for the opportunity to help CREO and our clients create a better, healthier world with AI.”