ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR OF IT FOR DATA SCIENCE
Company: University of North Carolina
Location: Wilmington
Posted on: October 17, 2024
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Job Description:
Posting Information
Posting Information
Department
Sheps Ctr for Hlth Serv Res-633100
Career Area
Information Technology
Posting Open Date
09/27/2024
Application Deadline
10/28/2024
Open Until Filled
No
Position Type
Permanent Staff (EHRA NF)
Working Title
Associate Director of IT for Data Science
Appointment Type
EHRA Non-Faculty
Position Number
20064061
Vacancy ID
NF0008541
Full Time/Part Time
Full-Time Permanent
FTE
1
Hours per week
40
Position Location
North Carolina, US
Hiring Range
$130,000 - $145,000
Proposed Start Date
11/04/2024
Position Information
Be a Tar Heel!
A global higher education leader in innovative teaching, research
and public service, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
consistently ranks as one of the nation's top public universities.
Known for its beautiful campus, world-class medical care,
commitment to the arts and top athletic programs, Carolina is an
ideal place to teach, work and learn.
One of the best college towns and best places to live in the United
States, Chapel Hill has diverse social, cultural, recreation and
professional opportunities that span the campus and community.
University employees can choose from a wide range of professional
training opportunities for career growth, skill development and
lifelong learning and enjoy exclusive perks for numerous retail,
restaurant and performing arts discounts, savings on local child
care centers and special rates on select campus events. UNC-Chapel
Hill offers full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package,
paid leave, and a variety of health, life and retirement plans and
additional programs that support a healthy work/life balance.
Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit
Come work at the Sheps Center for Health Services Research! If
you're interested in improving healthcare and making positive
change through analyses for cutting edge research, this could be
the position for you. Investigators need your skills as a proven
leader in health data analytics to help untangle the data and
tackle the hard issues facing health and healthcare today. The
Cecil G. Sheps Center for Health Services Research seeks to improve
the health of individuals, families, and populations by
understanding the problems, issues, and alternatives in the design
and delivery of health care services. This is accomplished through
an interdisciplinary program of research, consultation, technical
assistance, and training that focuses on timely and policy-relevant
questions concerning the accessibility, adequacy, organization,
cost, and effectiveness of health care services, and the
dissemination of this information to policymakers and the general
public.
Position Summary
The Sheps Center for Health Services Research is seeking an
Associate Director of IT for Data Science, a pivotal leadership
role driving the advancement of healthcare through innovative data
science applications. As the Associate Director, you will lead and
manage the Data Analytics and Research Team (DART) a cornerstone of
our data coordinating research service center. You'll empower a
diverse group of data scientists, statisticians, analytic
programmers, health informaticists, and data engineers to excel in
their roles.
Our team engages in a diverse portfolio of projects, including
comprehensive secondary data analysis and statewide health
assessments, multi-site randomized controlled clinical trials, and
the development of predictive models and algorithmic tools for
clinical decision-making. Through the facilitation of
thought-provoking team discussions and caring leadership, you will
enable each team member to work at the top of their license and
seize opportunities to showcase the impact their work is having on
our local community, state, nationally, and abroad. You will guide
them to innovate and advance healthcare through the development of
efficient best practices in requirements gathering, programming,
organization, and communication to deliver a high-quality service
and maximize the value we bring to research. Your expertise will be
crucial in shaping analytic strategies that directly address
critical health research questions, utilizing extensive datasets
such as health insurance claims data and electronic health records
(EHR).
In this capacity, you will manage teams as they work in
collaboration with investigators on advanced data management and
analytic tools for a diverse array of research initiatives. Your
oversight will ensure projects are executed with precision and
aligned with the Center's and the University's mission. You will
support and advise teams on the initial scoping and delivery of
insightful reports, large federal and foundation grant proposal
methodological development, and manuscript writing. By applying
Agile methodologies, you will foster a culture of innovation and
efficiency across multiple DART Pods (small teams and workgroups),
driving the establishment and adoption of best practices throughout
these teams. In addition, your leadership is required in leading
the team through complex data ethics issues as we navigate the
changing landscape of data science in health services research.
A significant aspect of your role involves strategic communication,
acting as a conduit between DART and our research partners to
ensure objectives are clear and shared goals are met. As an
integral member of the Leadership Team, your insights will
contribute to the broader strategic direction of the Center. You
will be encouraged to form and nurture cross-campus partnerships,
enhancing the visibility and impact of the team's work within the
wider data science community.
As Associate Director, your role involves spearheading the team and
contributing at an advisory level across data analysis,
programming, and engineering in line with project needs.
Collaborating closely with researchers, you will review designs and
results which leverage large-scale datasets such as Medicaid,
Medicare, private insurance datasets, and EHRs to provide insights.
Proficiency in tools like SAS, R, Python, and SQL is essential, as
is the ability to independently manage and prioritize a full
spectrum of data tasks from initial scoping to the final
preparation of reports.
This pivotal position offers the opportunity to lead transformative
projects at the intersection of data science, health services and
healthcare, with the full support of the Sheps Center behind you
for continuous training and professional development. Your
leadership will not only drive the success of individual projects
but also contribute to the growth and evolution of the Sheps
Center's data science service.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Masters' and 2-4 years' experience; or Bachelors and 3-5 years'
experience; or will accept a combination of related education and
experience in substitution.
Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
1. Demonstrated proficiency utilizing at least two of the
following: SAS, R, Python, or SQL.
2. Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with a
team
3. Demonstrated experience with developing analytic plans and
leading projects
4. Demonstrated experience managing and leading teams
5. Excellent written and oral communication skills
6. Excellent organization skills
7. Ability to come into office an average of once per week
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
1. Master's or other advanced degree in Data Science, Epidemiology,
Public Health, Computer Science, Statistics, or related field
2. 10+ years of proven experience in data analytics
3. 5+ years of experience leading teams
4. 10+ years of proven experience leading data scientists in a
research or healthcare environment
5. Familiarity with healthcare research data such as public and
private insurance claims, electronic health record data, and any
other public or proprietary healthcare data
6. Demonstrated experience working in research studies involving
sensitive patient health information
7. Demonstrated experience to provide strategic direction and build
internal and external partnerships
8. Demonstrated experience leading teams of 5+ individuals
9. Demonstrated experience with advanced data analytics programming
and modern data science statistical analyses in languages such as
SAS, R, Python, or Stata
10. Demonstrated experience with data management best practices and
developing data management strategies
11. Understanding and promoting the research capabilities of
secondary health data
12. Demonstrated experience writing methodologies for manuscripts,
large federal and foundation grants, and contract, proposals
leading to successful funding
13. Strong project management skills and experience in Agile
methodologies
Special Physical/Mental Requirements
Campus Security Authority Responsibilities
Not Applicable.
Special Instructions
Quick Link
https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/288971
Posting Contact Information
Department Contact Name and Title
Jordan Todd, Associate Director of HR
Department Contact Telephone or Email
jltodd@email.unc.edu
Office of Human Resources Contact Information
If you experience any problems accessing the system or have
questions about the application process, please contact the Office
of Human Resources at (919) 843-2300 or send an email to
employment@unc.edu
Please note: The Office of Human Resources will not be able to
provide specific updates regarding position or application
status.
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is an equal
opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified
applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard
to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender
identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion,
sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.
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