Connecticut Children's · 1 day ago
Director Enterprise Analytics and Modeling
Hartford, CT
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
5+ years expConnecticut Children's is the only health system in Connecticut that is 100% dedicated to children. The Director of Enterprise Analytics and Modeling is a strategic leader responsible for advancing the use of analytics and AI to improve patient safety and organizational performance, while building a high-performing team and integrating analytics into decision-making processes.
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Responsibilities
Co-develop and execute a comprehensive analytics, AI, and predictive modeling strategy with the Analytics and AI Leadership Strategy Committees, aligned with Connecticut Children’s mission and goals
Serve as the organizational source of truth for statistical analyses and advanced modeling, ensuring initiatives are rigorous, reliable, and impactful
Partner with executive and clinical leaders to identify, diagnose, and solve organizational challenges using data-driven insights
Act as a liaison between federal/state AI regulations and hospital-level AI use to ensure appropriate, ethical, and safe implementation, prioritizing patient safety and data privacy
Maintain awareness of healthcare and emerging technology trends to ensure Connecticut Children’s remains a leader in patient safety, quality, and innovation
Ensure compliance with organizational policies, safety protocols, and health regulations
Co-direct the Transformation Department and lead curriculum design, development, and delivery of advanced analytics modules for the Organizational Excellence Program
Build, lead, and mentor a high-performing team of data scientists, analysts, and AI specialists, creating pathways for growth and development
Provide training, coaching, and curriculum development for leaders and staff to strengthen data and statistical literacy
Teach and coach participants in the Organizational Excellence Program on data collection, analysis, visualization, and interpretation to support their projects. (30+ annually)
Train and coach leaders and the Operational Excellence team on data analytics and statistical methodologies to eliminate wasteful data collection and reporting
Act as a transformational leader, teaching, coaching, and facilitating teams to embrace a data-driven culture and drive organizational change
Lead the development, deployment, and integration of cutting-edge analytics and AI solutions into clinical, research, and operational workflows
Partner with Operational Excellence to establish shared dashboards, metrics, and evaluation tools that enable real-time tracking of organizational priorities
Identify and pursue opportunities for AI/ML applications (including Generative AI) to enhance care delivery, patient safety, and operational efficiency
Measure ROI and business value of data, analytics, and AI initiatives, ensuring alignment with strategic priorities
Oversee and manage a portfolio of enterprise analytics and AI projects, including prioritization, sponsorship, resourcing, and barrier removal to ensure timely completion and sustained outcomes
Evolve the current analytics operating model and engage stakeholders to align expectations on analytics deliverables
Support the implementation of a population health strategy through advanced data analytics and monitoring
Eliminate wasteful reporting practices and encourage efficient, value-added analytics strategies
Partner with the Connecticut Children’s Research Institute, Division of Excellence in Patient Safety and Clinical Quality, Information Systems, and other stakeholders to architect and optimize the technology landscape, platforms, and ecosystems
Co-lead the Analytical Resource Center with Information Systems, ensuring an enterprise strategy across the full value stream — from data extraction and definitions to measuring whether changes made a difference
Consult with administrative, clinical, and physician leaders to build value-added relationships and provide solutions to complex analytics and AI challenges
Partner with Operational Excellence to align data definitions, embed statistical rigor into improvement projects, and to eliminate wasteful data collection and reporting
Recommend appropriate “right-sized” software and tools, in partnership with Information Systems, to deliver on enterprise analytics and AI requirements
Develop and maintain strong, positive relationships across departments to promote alignment, adoption, and sustainability of analytics practices
Performs Other Duties as Assigned
Qualification
Required
Master's degree in Industrial Engineering, Data Science, Statistics, Business Analytics, or a related field
Minimum of five (5) years of demonstrated success in healthcare analytics and modeling
Preferred
Doctorate in one of the aforementioned fields
Two (2) to three (3) years of experience working with complex systems issues such as patient safety, quality, strategic initiatives, or operational projects
Two (2) to three (3) years of experience teaching or developing curriculum in statistics or advanced modeling
Black Belt Certification in Lean/Six Sigma
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)
2020 (3)
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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