Biomedical Informatics Lead for Research & Data Platforms

Comunidade Metodista; Linthicum (MD); On-site; USD 79,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Maryland Medical System (UMMS) seeks a Senior Biomedical Informatics Scientist to lead operational execution of research data platforms, clinical informatics systems, and translational research support on campus.

The role requires strong healthcare data systems and project management skills, collaboration with IT and data science teams, and mentoring of staff to advance data-driven health research.

Qualifications

• Master’s or PhD in Biomedical Informatics, Computer Science, Public Health, or related field, or MD with relevant experience.
• 5+ years of experience in clinical research informatics, data management, or health IT.
• Prior contributions to peer-reviewed publications or national informatics initiatives.
• Prior contributions to federal funding grant applications (e.g. NIH R01).
• Proven ability to manage complex projects and lead technical teams.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the on-site operational program lead for clinical research informatics projects, ensuring prioritization and alignment with strategic goals set by the Senior Director and IHC leadership.
• Lead design, validation, and continuous improvement of informatics solutions. Collaborate with vendors and internal teams to ensure scalable, accurate, and business-aligned models.
• Work closely with IT, Data Integration, and Data Science teams to align infrastructure development efforts with business objectives and ensure insights are relevant and actionable.
• Identify opportunities to expand the capabilities of the Research Informatics Core. Manage day-to-day activities of data platform development, and supervise cross-functional teams of analysts, developers, and engineers in agile environments to deliver secure, scalable informatics solutions.
• Mentor Research Informatics staff in both technical and soft skills to craft a team of highly competent, consistent, thoughtful, and customer-centric technology experts.
• Support grant submissions, academic publications, and collaborative research efforts with internal and external partners.
• Represent the IHC Research Informatics Core in campus meetings, working groups, and strategic planning sessions.

Skills

Lead cross-functional teams

Communication

Project management

Mentoring

Data governance

Biomed Informatics

Analytical thinking

Education

Master’s/PhD in Biomedical Informatics

MD with relevant experience

Tools

OMOP

FHIR

HL7

Job description

The University of Maryland Medical System (UMMS) seeks a Senior Biomedical Informatics Scientist to lead operational execution of research data platforms, clinical informatics systems, and translational research support on campus.

The role requires strong healthcare data systems and project management skills, collaboration with IT and data science teams, and mentoring of staff to advance data-driven health research.