AD, Health Information Technology (Philadelphia) - REMOTE

Novartis; Jersey City (NJ); Remote; USD 132,000 - 246,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking company is seeking an Associate Director for Health Information Technology to lead strategic initiatives and engage with key healthcare customers. This remote role focuses on enhancing patient management through innovative health IT solutions, including electronic health records. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in health IT, exceptional communication skills, and the ability to influence and collaborate with diverse stakeholders. Join a team dedicated to transforming patient lives and making a significant impact in the healthcare landscape.

Benefits

Comprehensive health plans

Retirement plans

Bonuses

Stock units

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Health Information Technology or related fields.
• Strong organizational and communication skills, with excellent presentation abilities.

Responsibilities

• Define and identify key clinical and customer stakeholders.
• Conduct regular meetings with customers to provide Health IT-related information.

Skills

Health Information Technology

EHR Systems

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Leadership Skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Epic

Allscripts

eClinicalWorks

Cerner

Job description

AD, Health Information Technology (Philadelphia) - REMOTE

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Summary

The Associate Director, Health Information Technology (ADHIT) will proactively lead strategic initiatives and engage with key customers, primarily US health systems and provider groups, as a technical subject matter expert. This is an enterprise role working across all 4 prioritized Therapeutic Areas of Interest: Cardiology, Renal, and Metabolic (CRM), Oncology, Immunology, and Neurosciences. The main focus of this role is to educate these customers about health information technology (HIT) systems, including electronic health records (EHR), to enhance diagnosis, treatment, and patient management with tools that enable, for example, clinical workflows, patient stratification, and patient activation and outcomes at the point of care.

Location: This position will cover the Philadelphia region, including but not limited to Philadelphia, PA, Jersey City, NJ, Reading, PA, Lancaster, PA, Toms River, NJ, and will require up to 50% travel. The candidate must reside within the territory or within a reasonable daily commuting distance of 50 miles from the territory border.

About The Role

Key Responsibilities:

• Define and identify key clinical and customer stakeholders, such as CMIOs, clinical stakeholders, and EHR/EMR vendors, and participate in Health IT-related engagements at the site of care.
• Act as a trusted point of contact for population health/health information technology initiatives.
• Conduct regular meetings with customers to provide appropriate Health IT-related information.
• Create and execute key account plans to navigate the customer landscape and implement key initiatives.
• Serve as a technical and workflow subject matter expert to the broader Novartis Account Management team.
• Collaborate with cross-functional account teams to provide strategic insights on care management, quality initiatives, and HIT implementation and governance.
• Contribute to the development of scalable, EHR-enabled tools and resources related to key therapeutic areas.

Essential Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• At least 5 years of experience in Health Information Technology, healthcare systems, EHR, or related fields.
• Experience applying health IT in inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Strong organizational and communication skills, with excellent presentation abilities.
• Customer-focused with a deep understanding of customer needs.
• Leadership skills, including influencing, collaboration, and coaching.

Desirable Requirements:

• Hands-on experience with EHR products like Epic, Allscripts, eClinicalWorks, Cerner.
• Knowledge of clinical system integration across care continuum.
• Understanding of the Health IT landscape and healthcare reform impacts.

Compensation:

The salary range at start is estimated between $132,300 and $245,700 annually, with potential adjustments based on market, location, experience, and other factors. Benefits may include bonuses, stock units, and comprehensive health and retirement plans. Details will be provided upon employment offer.

Additional Information:

Must have a valid driver’s license, as driving is an essential function of the role. The company offers reasonable accommodations for medical restrictions.

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