Advocate Aurora Health · 2 months ago
CRIO- Vice President Research Informatics
Winston Salem, NC - 475 Vine St
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$129.25/hr - $206.80/hr
10+ years expAdvocate Aurora Health is the third-largest nonprofit integrated health system in the United States, focused on clinical innovation and health outcomes. They are seeking a Vice President of Research Informatics to develop and execute a strategic vision for research informatics, collaborating with academic and operational leaders to enhance research capabilities across the enterprise.
Health Care
Responsibilities
Develop and execute a strategic vision for research informatics to support translational, clinical, and population health research across the enterprise and its affiliated institutions; Collaborate with academic and operational leaders at the School of Medicine to align research informatics efforts with institutional priorities; Serve as a key member of the IT leadership team and the School of Medicine’s senior leadership team
Lead the design, implementation, and maintenance of robust informatics infrastructures to support new data intensive initiatives in precision medicine and other areas and support data collection, integration, and analysis across Advocate Health’s multi-state health system; Identify gaps between existing resources and platforms and future needs; Ensure the research data ecosystem supports interoperability, compliance, and scalability for current and future research needs; Collaborate with IT and data governance teams to enhance data availability, security, and integrity
Promote the use of advanced data science techniques, including machine learning and artificial intelligence, to enable cutting-edge research and discoveries. Support investigators and research teams with data curation, integration, and visualization tools to optimize study design and outcomes. Foster collaboration between research teams and health system data analytics teams to facilitate actionable insights and innovation
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and institutional data governance and research regulations, including HIPAA, IRB standards, and other relevant guidelines. Oversee processes for data access, sharing, and security to maintain trust and protect patient privacy. Develop and manage budgets for research informatics initiatives and ensure efficient allocation of resources
Recruit, mentor, and lead a multidisciplinary team of research informatics professionals, data scientists, and analysts to support activities within the WFUSM and the Advocate Health National Center for Clinical Trials. Collaborate with WFUSM department chairs and research center directors in the recruitment of biomedical informatics investigators. Collaborate with WFUSM faculty to incorporate informatics into education and training programs for students, residents, and fellows. Foster a culture of innovation, inclusivity, and professional growth within the research informatics team
Build partnerships with other academic institutions, industry, and governmental organizations to enhance research informatics capabilities and expand funding opportunities. Serve as a thought leader in research informatics, representing Advocate Health and WFUSM at national and international forums. Support the growth of clinical trials and translational research by enhancing informatics tools for protocol design, recruitment, real-world evidence generation and data analysis
Qualification
Required
Doctoral degree (MD, PhD, or equivalent) in a relevant field such as biomedical informatics, health informatics, or computational biology
Minimum of 10 years of progressive leadership experience in research informatics within a large academic health system or research institution
Proven success in designing and implementing informatics strategies to support research and clinical operations
Strong knowledge of research regulations, data governance, and informatics platforms
Demonstrated ability to collaborate with diverse stakeholders, including researchers, clinicians, IT professionals, and administrators
Visionary leadership and strategic thinking
Strong analytical and technical expertise in informatics and data systems
Exceptional communication and collaboration skills
Commitment to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment
Preferred
Advanced certification or training in informatics or data science
Expertise in machine learning, AI, or advanced analytics in biomedical research
Experience in leading large, multi-institutional research informatics initiatives
Strong record of scholarly contributions in biomedical informatics or a related field
Benefits
Paid Time Off programs
Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program
Company
Advocate Aurora Health
Advocate Aurora Health is a Healthcare
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$10.17MKey Investors
National Cancer Institute
2022-12-02Acquired
2019-08-20Grant· $10.17M
Leadership Team
Don Fosen - CISM, HCISPP
Chief Technology Officer
Jon Kluge
Chief Operating Officer, Senior Vice President, Advocate Aurora Medical Group
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