Sr. Research Informatics Data Specialist/Mgr - OIT

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Emory University is a leading research university that fosters excellence and attracts world-class talent to innovate today and prepare leaders for the future. We welcome candidates who can contribute to the excellence of our academic community.

Description

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Oversees department-wide technology projects.
• Works with departments to understand user requirements.
• Proposes technical solutions.
• Gathers information and provides estimates for project completion.
• Contacts and manages relations with outside contractors for project completion.
• Coordinates project from proposal stage through installation.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Program Management:

• Lead and manage multiple, complex research-related programs, projects, resources from initiation to completion, ensuring milestones, timelines, budget, and deliverables are met.

Performance Monitoring:

• Develop metrics and KPIs to track program performance and outcomes. Provide data-driven recommendations to improve program delivery and resource allocation.

Risk Management:

• Collaborate with compliance, legal, and administrative offices to ensure research integrity and regulatory adherence.

Change Management:

• Lead the design and implementation of change management strategies that support the adoption of new systems, policies, and processes across research teams.

Stakeholder Engagement & Communication:

• Communicate program value, status, and risks to stakeholders, fostering team collaboration.

Strategic Planning & Road mapping:

• Develop and maintain strategic roadmaps for research initiatives.
• Align program objectives with institutional priorities and provide visibility into program progress and future opportunities.

Analytics:

• Leverage analytics to support and optimize research activities, often in clinical or research settings.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Five years of experience in implementing technical requirements to support business applications OR a bachelor's degree and three years of experience in implementing technical requirements to support business applications.

NOTE: This role will be granted the opportunity to work from home regularly but must be able to commute to Emory University on a flexible weekly schedule based upon business needs.  Schedule is based on agreed upon guidelines of department. This role requires residency in the state of GA. Emory reserves the right to change remote work status with notice to employee.

Additional Details

Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law. Emory University does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training. Students, faculty, and staff are assured of participation in university programs and in the use of facilities without such discrimination. Emory University complies with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veteran's Readjustment Assistance Act, and applicable executive orders, federal and state regulations regarding nondiscrimination, equal opportunity, and affirmative action (for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities). Inquiries regarding this policy should be directed to the Emory University Department of Equity and Civil Rights Compliance, 201 Dowman Drive, Administration Building, Atlanta, GA 30322. Telephone: 404-727-9867 (V) | 404-712-2049 (TDD).

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