Director, Data Science & AI Core - Hybrid Leader

University of Minnesota; Minneapolis (MN); Hybrid; USD 128,000 - 149,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Tuition benefits

Professional development

Job summary

The University of Minnesota seeks a Director of Data Science & Digital Health to lead CLHSS Data Core, overseeing data architecture, clinical data management, data delivery, AI, data science, and digital health research. You will manage a multidisciplinary team and Partner with faculty, health system leaders, informatics, and operations to build an integrated data ecosystem.

You will steer data strategy, governance, and high-quality analytics while advancing scalable, interoperable data

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field + 8 years of related experience, or an advanced degree + 6 years of related experience.
• Experience developing and implementing strategies aligning data architecture, clinical data management, data delivery services, and advanced analytics in healthcare.
• At least 2 years of supervisory, managerial, or team leadership experience.
• Experience with clinical and real world health data (e.g., EHR, registries, claims, digital health data) and expertise in clinical data terminologies, ontologies and common data models.
• Knowledge of data architecture, data technologies and infrastructure, clinical data models and interoperability, data governance, and data management practices.
• Strong project, portfolio, and stakeholder management skills, including the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to translate technical concepts for diverse audiences.
• Proficiency with modern analytics and data platforms (SQL, R, Python, Databricks, Snowflake, or similar).
• Commitment to positive team dynamics, client satisfaction, and creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment.
• Self-motivated and self-directed; able to set priorities and drive results.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic vision for CLHSS data architecture and governance.
• Oversee data models, ontologies, and data integration.
• Partner with health system and IT leaders to align data strategies.
• Promote interoperability, scalability, and reusability of data assets.
• Lead development and governance of data standards and quality frameworks.
• Ensure stewardship of real-world health data (EHR, registries, claims, digital health).
• Direct CLHSS data delivery services and improve them.
• Develop service models, workflows, metrics, and performance standards.
• Guide AI and data science strategy and governance.
• Direct supervise Data Core staff and manage staffing and performance.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Data architecture

Clinical data knowledge

Interoperability

AI/ML awareness

Team leadership

Analytic platforms

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Advanced degree (e.g., PhD or equivalent)

Doctoral degree (preferred)

Tools

SQL

R

Python

Databricks

Snowflake

Job description

The University of Minnesota seeks a Director of Data Science & Digital Health to lead CLHSS Data Core, overseeing data architecture, clinical data management, data delivery, AI, data science, and digital health research. You will manage a multidisciplinary team and Partner with faculty, health system leaders, informatics, and operations to build an integrated data ecosystem.

You will steer data strategy, governance, and high-quality analytics while advancing scalable, interoperable data