Duke University · 1 month ago
Manager, Solution Lifecycle Management - Duke Cancer Institute
Durham, NC
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
5+ years expDuke University is a leading academic medical center, and the Duke Cancer Institute's Information Systems team is seeking a Manager, Solution Lifecycle Management to lead a team responsible for managing the full lifecycle of research software solutions. The role involves driving innovation, optimizing processes, and ensuring compliance across critical applications while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to improve research and patient outcomes.
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Responsibilities
Manage and mentor the Solution Lifecycle Management team within DCI Information Systems, fostering a collaborative and innovative culture
Maintain a team culture that encourages open communication, creativity, and professional development
Establish regular communication methods and meetings with staff and stakeholders; provide leadership and mentoring
Provide staff with clear measurable goals, monitor performance and quality of work; assign duties and cross-train as needed
Lead cross-functional collaboration and project coordination across teams and stakeholders
Clearly convey technical information to non-technical audiences, both orally and in writing
Serve as an internal customer account manager, translating requirements into actionable solution roadmaps and deliverables
Lead the end-to-end lifecycle management of software solutions, including planning, development, implementation, maintenance, and retirement
Direct and coordinate business requirement sessions with stakeholders to document functional, non-functional, and technical requirements
Evaluate innovative IT systems, such as AI, machine learning, and advanced analytics, to improve research and patient outcomes
Analyze, design, and optimize business processes and IT infrastructure to support solution delivery and organizational goals
Oversee beta testing, upgrades, and system enhancement projects; ensure solutions meet compliance, data governance, and organizational mandates
Lead multidisciplinary teams and drive consensus on solution priorities and data needs across clinical, business, and research domains
Provide user technical support and training; ensure staff certifications and compliance with SOPs and regulations
Seek opportunities for continuous learning and knowledge expansion in data tools, AI, and informatics
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in a related field OR four years of equivalent technical experience
Five years of directly related IT experience
Strong leadership and team management skills
Ability to communicate technical concepts to non-technical audiences
Preferred
Experience with research systems, healthcare analytics, or clinical trial management systems
Familiarity with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, Google Cloud)
Skills in Python coding, database design/programming, and AI implementation
Knowledge of software development processes (including Agile) and product management
Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and manage competing priorities
Benefits
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Company
Duke University
Duke University is a private research university providing undergraduate and postgraduate education in medicine and other disciplines.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$71.15MKey Investors
North Carolina Biotechnology CenterUS Department of EnergyGlaucoma Research Foundation
2023-02-17Grant· $0.11M
2022-09-19Grant
2022-03-09Grant· $0.05M
Leadership Team
Barry Myers
Professor and Director
Dan Ariely
Professor
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