AI Governance Advisory

AI Governance Advisory for
Regulated Organizations

Navigate the EU AI Act, ISO 42001, and FDA AI requirements with a consultant who bridges quality systems, regulatory affairs, and artificial intelligence.

Jared Clark JD MBA PMP CMQ-OE RAC
15+
Years in Regulated Industries
5
Professional Certifications
4
Industry Verticals

The Challenge

AI Is Transforming Regulated Industries. Governance Hasn't Kept Up.

Organizations across healthcare, financial services, manufacturing, and defense are deploying AI at an accelerating pace. But the governance structures needed to manage AI risk, satisfy regulators, and maintain stakeholder trust are lagging far behind the technology itself.

EU AI Act Deadline

High-risk AI system requirements take effect August 2, 2026. Most organizations haven't started preparing.

Regulatory Complexity

ISO 42001, NIST AI RMF, FDA AI/ML guidance, sector-specific requirements — navigating the landscape requires specialized expertise.

Board Accountability

Boards and executives are increasingly liable for AI decisions. Most lack the governance structures to demonstrate due diligence.

Speed vs. Safety

The pressure to deploy AI fast is real. But cutting corners on governance creates existential risk — regulatory, reputational, and operational.

Services

AI Governance Consulting Tailored to Your Stage

Whether you're conducting your first AI risk assessment or building an enterprise-wide governance program, every engagement is structured to meet you where you are and move you toward defensible, auditable AI governance.

AI Use & Risk Assessment

$15,000 – $75,000

A comprehensive inventory and risk classification of your organization's AI systems. Identifies governance gaps, maps regulatory exposure, and delivers a prioritized remediation roadmap. The essential first step for organizations that don't yet have visibility into their AI landscape.

  • AI use inventory & classification
  • Risk tier analysis (EU AI Act aligned)
  • Gap analysis against ISO 42001 / NIST AI RMF
  • Prioritized remediation roadmap
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Most Popular

AI Governance Advisory Retainer

$5,000 – $10,000 / month

Ongoing AI governance advisory for organizations actively building or refining their governance programs. Provides consistent access to senior-level guidance on framework implementation, regulatory interpretation, policy development, and audit preparation without the overhead of a full-time hire.

  • Framework implementation guidance
  • Policy & procedure development
  • Regulatory interpretation & monitoring
  • Audit readiness & internal review support
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Fractional Chief AI Officer

$15,000 – $25,000 / month

C-suite AI leadership for organizations that need strategic direction without the $300K–$500K+ total compensation of a full-time CAIO. Sets AI strategy, chairs governance committees, manages regulatory relationships, and builds internal capability — typically engaging 2–4 days per month.

  • AI strategy & governance program leadership
  • Board & executive reporting on AI risk
  • Regulatory engagement & compliance oversight
  • Internal team coaching & capability building
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Why Regulated AI Consulting

A Credential Stack Built for AI Governance

Most AI governance consultants come from cybersecurity or data science. Jared Clark comes from quality systems and regulatory affairs — the disciplines that AI governance actually requires. The combination of legal training, quality management certification, regulatory expertise, and project management methodology creates an approach that is uniquely suited to helping regulated organizations build defensible AI governance programs.

When you engage Regulated AI Consulting, you work directly with a senior practitioner — not a team of junior consultants learning on your dime. The frameworks integrate with your existing quality management systems rather than creating parallel bureaucracies.

JD

Juris Doctor

Legal analysis of regulatory requirements, contract structures for AI governance engagements, and compliance interpretation that holds up under audit scrutiny.

CMQ

Certified Manager of Quality / Organizational Excellence

ASQ-certified quality systems expertise. AI governance is, at its core, a quality management challenge — and this credential proves the methodology to solve it.

RAC

Regulatory Affairs Certification

RAPS-certified regulatory affairs expertise spanning FDA, EU MDR, and now EU AI Act. Knows how regulators think because he's worked on their side of the table.

PMP

Project Management Professional

PMI-certified project management for governance implementations that finish on time and within scope — not open-ended consulting engagements that drift.

Industries

AI Governance for Regulated Industries

Every regulated industry has unique AI governance requirements. Our approach combines cross-industry best practices with deep domain expertise in the sectors where the stakes are highest.

Healthcare & Pharma

FDA AI/ML guidance, clinical decision support oversight, drug discovery AI governance, and GxP-aligned AI management systems.

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Financial Services

Model risk management, algorithmic fairness, explainability requirements, and AI governance frameworks aligned with OCC, Fed, and SEC expectations.

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Manufacturing

AI-enabled quality control, predictive maintenance governance, supply chain AI oversight, and integration with ISO 9001 quality management systems.

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Defense & Government

DoD AI ethics principles, NIST AI RMF alignment, autonomous systems governance, and AI governance for government contractors and cleared environments.

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Regulatory Landscape

Navigate the AI Regulatory Landscape with Confidence

The AI regulatory environment is evolving rapidly. We help organizations understand which frameworks apply to their specific situation and build governance programs that satisfy multiple regulatory requirements simultaneously.

DEADLINE: AUG 2, 2026

EU AI Act

The world's first comprehensive AI regulation. High-risk AI systems must demonstrate conformity with requirements for risk management, data governance, transparency, human oversight, and cybersecurity. Organizations that sell into or operate within the EU must prepare now — the enforcement window is narrowing.

EU AI Act readiness assessment
INTERNATIONAL STANDARD

ISO 42001

The international standard for AI management systems. Provides a structured framework for establishing, implementing, maintaining, and continuously improving AI governance. Particularly valuable for organizations seeking internationally recognized third-party certification of their AI governance programs.

ISO 42001 implementation guidance
FDA GUIDANCE

FDA AI/ML Regulation

The FDA's evolving framework for AI and machine learning in medical devices, drug development, and clinical decision support. Includes predetermined change control plans, real-world performance monitoring, and Good Machine Learning Practice principles.

FDA AI compliance guidance
NIST FRAMEWORK

NIST AI Risk Management Framework

The U.S. federal AI risk management framework organized around Govern, Map, Measure, and Manage functions. While voluntary, NIST AI RMF is increasingly referenced by regulators and procurement requirements as the baseline for responsible AI practices.

Framework design services
Enforcement Begins August 2, 2026

The EU AI Act Compliance Clock Is Ticking

Organizations deploying high-risk AI systems need 12+ months to prepare. If you haven't started your AI use inventory, gap analysis, and remediation planning, the time is now. We help you build a compliance program that meets the deadline — and builds lasting governance capability.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

AI governance consulting helps organizations establish the policies, processes, oversight structures, and technical controls needed to develop and deploy artificial intelligence responsibly. This includes risk assessment, framework design (ISO 42001, NIST AI RMF), regulatory compliance (EU AI Act, FDA AI/ML guidance), and building internal capability to manage AI systems throughout their lifecycle. A qualified AI governance consultant bridges the gap between technical AI teams and executive leadership, translating regulatory requirements into practical implementation plans.
ISO 42001 certification is not legally required in most jurisdictions, but it is rapidly becoming a market expectation — especially for organizations that develop or deploy AI in regulated industries. If your customers, partners, or regulators are asking about your AI governance practices, ISO 42001 provides a structured, internationally recognized answer. Many organizations start by using the standard as a governance framework without pursuing formal certification, then certify when market pressure or competitive differentiation demands it. Learn more about ISO 42001 implementation →
Start with three things: (1) inventory every AI system your organization develops or deploys, (2) classify each by risk tier under the EU AI Act framework, and (3) conduct a gap analysis against the requirements for your risk tier. For high-risk systems, you'll need conformity assessments, technical documentation, risk management, human oversight, and post-market monitoring. Don't underestimate the timeline — most organizations need 12+ months for full compliance. See our EU AI Act compliance guide →
A fractional Chief AI Officer (CAIO) provides C-suite AI governance leadership to your organization on a part-time or retainer basis. This gives mid-market companies access to the strategic AI leadership typically only available at large enterprises — at a fraction of the $300K-$500K+ total compensation of a full-time hire. A fractional CAIO sets AI strategy, chairs governance committees, manages regulatory relationships, and builds internal AI governance capability, typically engaging 2-4 days per month. Learn about fractional CAIO services →
Three things differentiate us. First, credentials: a JD, MBA, PMP, CMQ-OE, and RAC — a combination of legal, quality systems, regulatory, and project management expertise that is exceptionally rare in AI governance consulting. Most competitors come from cybersecurity backgrounds; we come from quality systems and regulatory affairs, which maps directly to how AI governance actually works in regulated industries. Second, you work directly with a senior practitioner, not a team of junior associates. Third, our frameworks integrate with your existing quality management systems rather than creating expensive parallel governance structures.

Ready to Build Defensible AI Governance?

Start with a free 30-minute consultation. We'll discuss your organization's AI landscape, regulatory exposure, and what a governance program looks like for your specific situation. No sales pitch — just a candid assessment of where you stand and what comes next.

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