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Odesus, Inc.

Director, Clinical Research Informatics

Odesus, Inc., Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079


Job Location

– Los Angeles, CA

Type

- Direct Hire (Full-Time)

Rate

– $160,000.00 - $220,000.00 Salary (Exempt)

Job SummaryThe Clinical Research Informatics (CRI) is a core group that provides expertise and support for clinical research data integration, data sharing and data security to help drive the integration of clinical care and clinical research. The CRI Program Director will oversee the day-to-day management of operations and administrative functions including planning, program evaluation, policy and technical implementation, personnel administration, budget, service promotion, and proposal development. Contributes to the design of program content, policies, and strategic planning efforts.

Minimum Education:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Health Science, Clinical Research, Bioinformatics, or other related field

Related graduate study in Informatics, computer science, IT, or related field highly desired

Minimum Qualifications:

7-10 years of leadership and management experience in Health Information Data Management and/or providing informatics tools and services based on such data.

Experience providing informatics tools/services to academic researchers.

Preferred experience within an academic medical/healthcare environment.

Preferred experience implementing and managing clinical trials and research data warehouse.

Ability to communicate with diverse stakeholders at all levels with clarity, poise, maturity, and precision both written and verbally; able to navigate in complex research organizations effectively.

Excellent time management skills; able to grasp new technologies, respond quickly to competing priorities and work comfortably with tight deadlines.

Exceptionally well-organized with demonstrated ability to prioritize and track multiple projects; and maintain well-organized, easily accessible, shared files.

Excellent problem-solving and critical-thinking skills; balancing strategic alignment with technology roadmap and emerging industry trends with practical delivery.

Strong interpersonal, analytical, problem-solving, troubleshooting, and organization skills with the ability to handle multiple, high-priority projects with keen attention to detail. Must be able to help identify process improvements where needed.

Position Accountabilities:70% - HDIP

Program Planning and Management - Plans and develops CRI objectives and content. Identifies trends and research needs and establishes priorities accordingly.

Develops and communicates the CRI program to various internal and external stakeholders.

Develops operating policies and processes to ensure effective, efficient, and secure use of data.

Prepares long and short-range plans for applications selection, systems development, systems maintenance, production activities, and necessary support resources, coordinating area efforts with university-wide efforts.

Works closely with researchers, administration, compliance, IT, and user groups in defining, prioritizing, and executing applications and streamlined processes.

Serves as a key resource for program information. Resolves problems or questions referred by researchers and program and technical personnel at all levels.

Conducts and participates in program evaluation. Prepares and presents reports on program productivity and impact to leadership.

Develops strategies for marketing or promoting the program to include needs assessment, promotion plans, networking, newsletters, publications or other communications materials, and events planning.

Plans and implements necessary controls and procedures to protect systems and data from modification, disclosure, or destruction. Controls the integrity of databases by monitoring incoming data and transactions.

Evaluates vendor proposals for purchases of hardware, software, and technical services to assure adherence to specifications. Analyzes proposed projects for feasibility.

Ensures all information systems products meet standards and user requirements. Tests software and hardware and monitors and resolves problems.

Develops and implements security-related procedures. Promotes and maintains standards for security-conscious awareness and behavior. Maintains knowledge of the university's crime prevention and suppression programs and services. Ensures dissemination of security-related information to staff.

Plans and conducts quality assurance reviews and recommends changes as appropriate.

Develops and maintains automated or manual systems and procedures to facilitate program operations.

Ensures researchers are provided efficient tools and data in a timely manner.

Identifies technical education opportunities to enhance user experience.

Advises leadership regarding Informatics systems requirements. Facilitates planning and directs the design, installation, modification, and operations of research information systems.

Reviews and prioritizes systems development requests. Prepares cost estimates for current and proposed projects, reflecting staff and equipment requirements.

Develops project specifications. Plans and coordinates project schedules and related activities. Directs coding, testing, installation, debugging, and documentation of systems developments and/or enhancements. Plans and recommends changes to the capacity of the operating system or its configuration.

Leads Data Governance initiatives as assigned.

Other duties as assigned.

10% - Finance and Management

Develops and manages program budgets and recommends or makes budgetary and resource allocations. Provides financial status reports as requested.

Staffing and Training – Directly or indirectly supervises all assigned subordinate staff. Recommends organizational structure, reporting relationships, and staffing needs based on program goals.

Recruits, screens, hires, and trains staff in accordance with University policies. Assesses need for technical and professional growth and recommends development opportunities.

Evaluates employee performance and provides guidance and feedback. Counsels and/or disciplines as needed.

20% - Research

Assists in writing grant applications, IRB applications, publications, white papers, standards, SOPs, and presentations.

Collaborates with stakeholders on new initiatives and service opportunities. Participates in CTSA consortium activities.

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