Associate Director, Registry Operations

American Academy of Dermatology; Rosemont (IL); Hybrid; USD 100.000 - 130.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading dermatology organization is seeking an Associate Director of Registry Operations. This role manages all aspects of the DataDerm clinical data registry, focusing on operational integrity, compliance, and recruitment. Candidates should possess a relevant advanced degree and a robust background in healthcare operations and regulatory compliance. This position offers a hybrid work environment with opportunities for collaboration and remote productivity.

Qualifikationen

• 10+ years of experience in healthcare operations or registry management.
• 6+ years of people management experience.
• Understanding of clinical registries and HIPAA compliance.

Aufgaben

• Oversee all operational aspects of DataDerm registry.
• Lead recruitment initiatives to expand participation.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to implement registry solutions.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Healthcare operations

Regulatory compliance

Communication

Project management

Ausbildung

Advanced degree in healthcare administration or related field

Jobbeschreibung

Associate Director, Registry Operations at American Academy of Dermatology – Rosemont, IL

This position oversees all operational, compliance, and recruitment aspects of DataDerm, the American Academy of Dermatology’s clinical data registry. Responsible for ensuring registry integrity, regulatory adherence, and an optimized user experience through a high-functioning, scalable registry platform. Lead the execution of recruitment and retention strategies to expand registry participation and drive strategic growth. Identify and implement revenue-generating opportunities through the registry platform, including premium features, industry partnerships, and data licensing strategies. Collaborate across departments and with external partners to support AAD’s strategic objectives related to registry adoption, compliance, and impact. Ensure strategic alignment of DataDerm goals and objectives with the broader mission and long-term vision of the AAD.

Responsibilities

• Lead all operational components of DataDerm, ensuring seamless functionality, user support, EHR integration, data submission workflows, and registry infrastructure performance.
• Drive strategic recruitment initiatives to expand registry participation across diverse dermatology practice settings, including Academic Medical Centers and large health systems. Supervise and support recruitment and retention campaigns, outreach planning, and relationship management to facilitate long-term participation in DataDerm.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders (Advocacy & Policy, Education, Marketing) and external vendors to implement registry solutions that align with regulatory, federal policy, quality, data, and education goals.
• Work with the registry vendor to identify, prioritize, and oversee enhancements that improve platform functionality, user experience, and interoperability; ensure high platform performance.
• Leverage DataDerm infrastructure to conceive, develop, and implement new revenue strategies, including premium service tiers, data access licensing, and sponsored initiatives.
• Manage contracts, vendor relationships, and budgets related to revenue-generating activities (e.g., data licensing and collaborations with corporate partners).
• Establish and monitor KPIs related to registry participant and QCDR compliance, operational efficiency, and practice recruitment, in collaboration with the Director.
• Support implementation of new registry features, modules, and services by prioritizing and developing requirements and managing timelines with vendors and stakeholders.

Requirements

• Advanced degree (e.g., MS, MPH, PhD) in healthcare administration, epidemiology, data science, business administration or public health (or related field) required.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in healthcare operations, regulatory compliance, or registry management.
• Minimum of 6 years of people management experience with direct and indirect supervision.
• Understanding of clinical registries development, implementation, and maintenance, including EHR integration and HIPAA compliance.
• Experience working with physicians, healthcare specialty societies, and/or other relevant stakeholders.
• Proficiency with healthcare compliance reporting preferred.
• Deep understanding of clinical registry operations, compliance, and recruitment strategies.
• Expertise with CMS QPP/MIPS, HIPAA, data privacy regulations, and EHR interoperability.
• Knowledge of the national healthcare quality landscape and patient care issues; ability to work with members on complex issues and represent the specialty when necessary.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities.
• Proficiency in project management methodologies.
• Familiarity with budget development and oversight.
• Ability to collaborate across technical, clinical, and administrative domains.
• Ability to execute projects and programs under minimal supervision.
• Strong leadership and people-management skills; outstanding organizational and strategic abilities; excellent writing skills; ability to juggle multiple deadlines.
• Strong customer service and volunteer relations skills.

The Academy offers a hybrid work environment with opportunities for in-office collaboration and remote work for focused time. We are committed to a culture of respect, transparency, collaboration, and continuous learning to advance excellence in dermatologic care.

For immediate consideration please apply online at www.aad.org, scroll to the Employment link. EOE M/F/D/V