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At Emory Healthcare we fuel your professional journey with better benefits, valuable resources, ongoing mentorship and leadership programs for all types of jobs, and a supportive environment that enables you to reach new heights in your career and be what you want to be.  We provide: 

• Comprehensive health benefits that start day 1 
• Student Loan Repayment Assistance & Reimbursement Programs 
• Family-focused benefits  
• Wellness incentives 
• Ongoing mentorship, development, and leadership programs  
• And more  

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assists the chief research informatics officer (CRIO) in directing and overseeing all phases of the information systems.
• May operate as a leader in developing and implementing technology strategies and standards.
• Assists with information systems activities, including analysis, design, programming, installation, and operations.
• Accountable for the development of intermediate and long-range plans for Emory Healthcare. Confers with department heads on proposed projects to ensure appropriate definition of project nature and scope.
• Leadership and Management: 
• Develop and execute a strategic plan for research informatics that aligns with the center's overall research and clinical goals.
• Lead the research informatics team, setting clear objectives and measuring progress to ensure alignment with the center's mission.
• Foster a culture of innovation, encouraging the exploration of new tools and techniques to advance research capabilities. Lead and mentor the research informatics team, promoting professional development and excellence.
• Manage resources and budgets effectively to support the strategic goals of the research informatics unit.
• Research Informatics:
• Oversee the design, development, and implementation of informatics systems and tools that support the research community, including clinical trials management systems, electronic health records, and data repositories. 
• Ensure the interoperability of research systems with clinical and administrative systems to facilitate integrated care and research.
• Engage and implement data governance policies and procedures to ensure the integrity, confidentiality, and availability of research data.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and institutional regulations and policies related to research data, including HIPAA and IRB requirements.
• Collaboration and Communication:
• Act as a liaison between the research community, IT department, and external partners to ensure the research informatics needs are effectively met. 
• Provide expert guidance and support to researchers in utilizing informatics tools and methodologies to enhance their research projects.
• Stay abreast of emerging trends and technologies in research informatics and evaluate their applicability to the center's research objectives.
• Travel: Less than 10% of the time may be required but travel to across OUs Work Type: Hybrid employee - splits time between working remotely and working in the office.

Preferred Qualifications

• Education - Master's degree in an information technology, engineering, research, or data science field Experience - Experience in research or a university healthcare setting

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education - Bachelor's degree in an information technology, engineering, research, or data science field
• Experience - At least 10 years of experience in an information technology or data science field and 5 years of experience in a management position
  
  
  

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.

ACCOMMODATIONS: EHC will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. To request this document in an alternate format or to request a reasonable accommodation, please contact the Office of Leave and Accommodations.  

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: (Medium-Heavy) 36-75 lbs., 0-33% of the work day (occasionally); 20-35 lbs., 34-66% of the workday; (frequently); 10-20 lbs., 67-100% of the workday (constantly); Lifting 75 lbs. max; Carrying of objects up to 35 lbs.; Occasional to frequent standing & walking; Occasional sitting; Close eye work (computers, typing, reading, writing); Physical demands may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks. 
 
ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS: Factors affecting environmental conditions may vary depending on the assigned work area and tasks. Environmental exposures include, but are not limited to: Blood-borne pathogen exposure; Bio-hazardous waste Chemicals/gases/fumes/vapors; Communicable diseases; Electrical shock; Floor Surfaces; Hot/Cold Temperatures; Indoor/Outdoor conditions; Latex; Lighting; Patient care/handling injuries; Radiation; Shift work; Travel may be required; Use of personal protective equipment, including respirators; environmental conditions may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.