American Association for Cancer Research · 2 months ago
Associate Director, Clinical Informatics and Data Science, AACR Project GENIE
Philadelphia, PA
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
5+ years expThe American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) is the largest organization dedicated to cancer research globally. The Associate Director, Clinical Informatics & Data Science, will manage and integrate clinical and genomic data for AACR Project GENIE, ensuring data harmonization and compliance while overseeing the development of data pipelines and driving data quality initiatives.
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Responsibilities
Liaise with multidisciplinary teams to ensure seamless data flow, integration, and alignment with project goals
Lead the design, implementation, and maintenance of data pipelines for aggregating clinical and genomic data from multiple cancer centers into a centralized registry
Oversee the data collection and harmonization processes, ensuring compliance with appropriate existing industry data standards (e.g., FHIR, HL7, NAACCR)
Collaboratively develop and deploy quality assurance (QA) and quality control (QC) measures to maintain data integrity and reliability
Oversee strategic guidance on data elements, methods, and models required for clinical and research objectives, and facilitate the identification and extraction of these elements from the EHR and data warehouse systems
Work collaboratively with participating sites to address data quality and control issues, facilitate data submissions, and provide ongoing technical support
Monitor emerging trends and developments in real-world clinico-omic data informatics, and provide strategic recommendations on technologies and processes to optimize and advance the Project GENIE data ecosystem
Prepare and present data insights, integration strategies, and progress reports to internal and external stakeholders
Train and mentor staff on clinical data workflow processes, good practices, and standards
Manage an expanding team with varied expertise within the Clinical Informatics and Data Sciences Group
Contribute to publications, presentations, and proposals that highlight the utility of GENIE data and its advancements in data integration and precision oncology
Occasional travel required
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Health Informatics, Clinical Informatics, Biomedical Sciences, or a related field is required
2-3 Years Of Team Management Experience Required
Minimum of 5-7 years in clinical data informatics, oncology research, or healthcare data management
Experience Working With Oncology Datasets Required
Proficiency with data integration tools and platforms (e.g., ETL processes, APIs, databases)
Knowledge of programming languages or tools commonly used in data analysis and integration (e.g., Python, R, SQL)
Familiarity with cloud-based data environments (e.g., AWS, Google Cloud, or Azure)
High proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams)
Strong understanding of data interoperability standards (e.g., FHIR, HL7, OMOP, CDISC)
Knowledge of regulatory frameworks such as HIPAA, GDPR, and GCP
Demonstrated ability to interpret and analyze complex clinical and genomic datasets
Proficiency in designing and implementing QA/QC processes to ensure data quality and consistency
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage multi-disciplinary stakeholders with varying levels of expertise
Proven ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional teams
Strong organizational and project management skills, with attention to detail and deadlines
Preferred
Advanced degree (Master's or Ph.D.) in a relevant field is preferred
Experience with real-world data (RWD) highly desirable
Familiarity with cancer genomics repositories and/or cancer registries highly desirable
Certification in Clinical Informatics, Health Informatics, or a related field (e.g., from AMIA or HIMSS)
Prior experience working in an academic medical center
Proficiency in working with real-world datasets
Benefits
REMOTE WORK BENEFIT AVAILABLE
Company
American Association for Cancer Research
AACR is to prevent and cure cancer through research, education, communication, and collaboration.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$0.15MKey Investors
Amazon Web Services
2025-12-02Grant· $0.15M
Leadership Team
Mitchell Stoller
Chief Philanthropic Officer and VP of Development
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