Ed Simcox

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Sr. Director, Health AI and Interoperability at Oracle

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States

Overview

Ed Simcox is the Sr. Director of Health AI and Interoperability at Oracle, where he leads the Health AI platform. His expertise spans product strategy, Generative AI, and regulatory affairs, previously serving as CTO/CIO for the U. S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Colleagues describe him as a "uniquely sharp, " "highly talented, " and purpose-driven executive.

Outside of his direct role, Ed is passionate about advancing biotechnology and finding innovative ways to improve healthcare. He serves as a strategic advisor to biotech firms and is deeply interested in the application of "omics" technologies for personalized medicine, reflecting a constant drive to enhance how we care for one another.

Unique fact: Ed holds a Juris Doctor (J. D. ), blending deep legal and regulatory expertise with his high-level technology leadership roles in both government and the private sector.

Personality Overview

Demanding

Objective Thinker

Generally Skeptic

They respond well to strong and respectful communication.  They are very proud of what they do. They like to act fast and expect others to do the same.

Topics They Care About

Health AI Platforms
He is currently leading the strategy and development of Oracle's Health AI Platform, focused on scaling AI for clinicians and patients.
Generative & Agentic AI
This is a core focus of his work at Oracle, specifically applying Large Language Models (LLMs) and agentic systems to solve healthcare challenges.
Healthcare Interoperability
A consistent theme throughout his career, from his time as HHS CTO to his current role, ensuring different health systems can communicate effectively.

Media Appearances

Ed has no verified media appearances

Work History

8-2025
Sr. Director, Health AI and Interoperability at Oracle
12-2021 - 6-2024
Strategic Advisor at LifeOmic
11-2021 - 7-2024
Vice President of Solutions, Mayo Clinic Platform at Mayo Clinic
4-2020
Strategic Advisor at Oisin Biotechnologies
2-2020 - 12-2021
Chief Strategy Officer at LifeOmic

Education

1993 - 1997
Juris Doctor (J.D.) from Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law
1989 - 1993
Bachelor’s Degree from DePauw University

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Insights For Selling To Ed

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Be respectful but crisp
  • Hold your ground without indulging in one-upmanship
  • Refer to testimonials from well-known industry leaders

DONT's

  • Avoid being too verbose
  • Do not hesitate from asking counter questions, just avoid challenging their authority
  • Do not back off when challenged, respond with a confident, objective answer instead

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Ed is

  • Confidence in impact is paramount to them, followed by a sense of achievement and ROI.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Ed

  • If they are not convinced, they will have no hesitation in telling you the same.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Ed move?

  • They can take decisions very fast if you manage to convince them.
  • Can Ed take some risk or not?

  • The risks don’t matter much to them.

You And Ed

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