Connecticut Children's · 1 day ago
Senior Director, Health Systems Analytics & Modeling, Chief Data Officer
Connecticut, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
10+ years expConnecticut Children's is dedicated to providing exceptional pediatric care and is seeking a Senior Director of Health Systems Analytics and Modeling/CDO. This role is responsible for advancing the organization's analytics and AI capabilities, developing strategies, and leading a high-performing team to drive change and improve patient safety and quality across the health system.
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Responsibilities
Develop and execute a comprehensive and actionable analytics, AI and predictive modeling strategy aligned with Connecticut’s vision and goals
Evolve current analytics operating model and engage/align stakeholders’ expectations on analytics deliverables
Build and lead a high-performing team of data scientists, analysts and AI specialists. Seek opportunities to develop such talent through training and career growth
Seek opportunities to unleash the potential of analytics and AI for Connecticut Children’s by identifying opportunities for AI (including Generative AI) and machine learning applications across the organization
Measure ROI of business value of data, analytics and AI initiatives
Lead the development and deployment of cutting-edge, advanced analytics and AI solutions while ensuring such initiatives are integrated effectively in the system and workflow
Serve as a liaison between federal and state-level AI regulations and hospital-level AI usage to ensure appropriate and ethical use of AI, prioritizing patient safety and data privacy
Act as a transformational leader, coaching and facilitating teams to embrace data-driven culture and drive organizational change
Maintain awareness and identify trends in healthcare and emerging technology needed for Connecticut Children’s to stay as a leader at providing high quality care
Partner with the Connecticut Children’s Research Institute, Division of Excellence in Patient Safety and Clinical Quality, Analytic Resource Center and Information System leadership to integrate analytics and AI across the organization through architecting and optimizing the technology landscape, platforms and ecosystems
Lead the Enterprise Analytics and Data Science teams to support the analytics and AI needs for Connecticut Children’s
Lead the Analytical Resource Center to design an enterprise strategy on the entire value stream from data extraction, data definitions to studying whether a change made a difference
Train and coach leaders and the Operational Excellence team on data analytics and statistical methodologies to eliminate wasteful data collection and reporting strategies at all levels
Create and implement a population health strategy for data analytics and monitoring
Member of the Division of Excellence in Patient Safety and Clinical Quality as a researcher, collaborator and consultant for advanced modeling and statistics
Provide distinctive technical/functional expertise and leadership for the analytical needs of the organization. Lead the development and implementation of a population health strategy to monitor and predict progress to our value-based contracts. Member of and researcher in the Connecticut Children's Research Institute advisory committee. Assists researchers, leaders and team members on best-in-class analytical methodologies
Create and implement training and coaching on right-sized data collection, visualization and understanding of when a change has occurred
Consult with administrative, clinical and physician leaders to identify, diagnose and problem solve organizational Analytics and AI problems and solutions while building positive, value-added relationships with all care team members
Determine the right-sized software and tools to deliver the analytical and AI requirements for Connecticut Children’s
Develop strong, positive relationships with all members of the teams
Oversee and manage a portfolio of Health Systems Analytics and AI projects with an emphasis on achieving measurable results. Key activities include prioritizing the projects and ensuring that they have the appropriate sponsorship and resources. Address barriers to projects being completed in a timely manner, achieving their goals and sustaining their results
Encourage and support diverse views and approaches, creating an environment of professionalism, respect, tolerance, civility and acceptance toward all employees, patients and visitors
Integrate diversity into departmental objectives, such as hiring, promotions, training, vendor selections, and research opportunities
Ensure that departments comply with hospital established policies, safety, and infection control policies and procedures
Develop and maintain established departmental policies, procedures, and objectives
Ensure compliance to all health and safety regulations and requirements
Demonstrate support for the mission, values and goals of the organization through behaviors that are consistent with Connecticut Children’s standards
Qualification
Required
Doctoral degree in Industrial Engineering or related field, preferably with additional executive education on leading AI strategy for organizations
Minimum of ten (10) years of experience enabling healthcare Analytics and Modeling required with demonstrated success
Experience in developing and deploying system-level analytics and AI strategy
Experience in leading cross-functional teams and partners to integrate analytics and AI solutions across the organization
Possess a strong AI technology foresight aptitude, demonstrating keen awareness of AI trends and evaluating the strategic value of new AI technologies for the organization
Capacity to translate complex AI concepts into actionable business strategies
Proactive approach to staying informed about cutting-edge AI research and applications
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for collaboration, team building and team engagement
Master of analytical and modeling skills
Strong project management skills, including the ability to identify stakeholders, plan steps, coordinate and allocate resources to accomplish goals and objectives in a timely manner, as well as ability to effectively produce deliverables
Leadership skills, including comfort with decision-making responsibilities; coaching, teaching, and mentoring skills; and the ability to inspire and build confidence in others and to forge alliances and garner support
Thorough ability to recognize implications of business plans and decisions
Full working knowledge of various software and spreadsheet applications used in process mapping, process design / redesign, and workflow management
Superior teamwork skills, both as a leader and a team member, combined with a track record of success
Strong people leadership skills both in direct reporting relationship and matrix-based leadership
Effective change management skills
Strong sense of ownership and high level of accountability
Ability to work independently and to manage multiple tasks in a fast paced environment
Preferred
Five (5) to seven (7) years of experience working with complex systems issues such as patient safety, quality, strategic initiatives or operational projects is preferred
Three (3) to five (5) years of experience with teaching and curriculum development in statistics or advanced modeling
Black Belt Certification in Lean/Six Sigma is preferred
Company
Connecticut Children's
Connecticut Children’s is a leading pediatric academic medical center consistently ranked by our peers as among the best children’s hospitals in the nation.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (2)
2023 (2)
2022 (5)
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.25M2014-04-07Grant· $0.25M
Leadership Team
Jim Shmerling
President and CEO
Bob Duncan
Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer
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