Director, Research, Computing, Data & Technology

Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Institute, LLC; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 170,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Life and disability insurance

Tuition program

Well-being benefits

Career development benefits

Job summary

Point32Health seeks a Director of Research Computing, Data & Technology to lead the Institute's technology strategy, directing research computing, data enablement, and related teams. You will collaborate with Institute leadership and external partners to align tech investments with scientific priorities.

The role requires 8–10 years in research technology leadership, strong governance experience, and exceptional stakeholder management to advance ethical, compliant, and innovative research

Qualifications

• Eight to ten years of progressively responsible leadership experience in research technology, research administration, or related areas.
• Five to seven years in management or supervisory capacity.
• Strong understanding of research workflows, sponsored research, and technology-enabled collaboration.
• Exceptional communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and maintain a multi-year roadmap for research computing, data management, analytics, AI, and digital research enablement.
• Lead and develop the research technology team by optimizing structure, setting goals, coaching staff, and managing performance.
• Serve as a trusted adviser to researchers and Institute leadership, aligning technology initiatives with priorities.
• Translate research requirements into scalable, secure technology solutions and act as liaison between researchers and enterprise IT.
• Drive digital transformation through automation, cloud services, analytics, AI, and emerging technologies to boost research productivity.
• Oversee Institute computing and data storage environments, including cloud platforms, servers, and shared drives.
• Govern data governance, onboarding/offboarding, SOPs, retention, and secure destruction.

Skills

Strategic vision

Leadership

Research operations

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

Master's degree in informatics, data science, public health, health services research, computer science, healthcare analytics, business, or related field

Tools

Cloud computing

High-performance computing

Analytics platforms

AI in research

Data governance

Job description

Who We Are

Point32Health is a leading not-for-profit health and well-being organization dedicated to delivering high-quality, affordable healthcare.

Serving nearly 2 million members, Point32Health builds on the legacy of Harvard Pilgrim Health Care and Tufts Health Plan to provide access to care and empower healthier lives for everyone.

Our culture revolves around being a community of care and having shared values that guide our behaviors and decisions.

We’ve had a long-standing commitment to inclusion and equal healthcare access and outcomes, regardless of background; it’s at the core of who we are.

We value the rich mix of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences of all of our colleagues, which helps us to provide service with empathy and better understand and meet the needs of the communities where we serve, live, and work.

We enjoy the important work we do every day in service to our members, partners, colleagues and communities.

Learn more about who we are at Point32Health.

Job Summary

The Director of Research Computing, Data & Technology reports to the Vice President, Administration and Finance at the Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Institute (Institute), a research and teaching partnership between Point32Health and Harvard Medical School.

This role works closely with Institute leadership, faculty investigators, research center directors, research administration, compliance, privacy, security, and enterprise IT partners.

This individual is responsible for developing and executing the Institute's research technology strategy and oversight of research computing, research technology, data enablement, and related support staff.

The role combines strategic planning, innovation leadership, stakeholder engagement, governance, and program management with a deep understanding of research operations and scientific workflows.

The Director serves as the primary liaison among researchers, operational leadership, enterprise IT, compliance, and external partners to ensure that technology investments align with scientific priorities and institutional objectives.

The position directly supervises a team of four and is expected to provide leadership and oversight for research technology initiatives, including evaluating and, where warranted, redesigning the roles, structure, and responsibilities of this team to align with the Institute's research technology strategy.

Job Description

Key Responsibilties/Duties

• Provide strategic leadership and maintain a multi-year roadmap for research computing, data management, analytics, AI, and digital research enablement.
• Lead and develop the research technology team by optimizing organizational structure, setting goals, coaching staff, and managing performance.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to researchers and Institute leadership, aligning technology initiatives with scientific, operational, and strategic priorities.
• Translate research requirements into scalable, secure, and innovative technology solutions while serving as the primary liaison between researchers and enterprise IT.
• Drive digital transformation through automation, cloud services, advanced analytics, AI, and emerging technologies to enhance research productivity and innovation.
• Oversee all Institute computing and data storage environments, including cloud platforms, servers, research computing resources, and shared network drives.
• Direct the governance and lifecycle management of Institute data assets, including acquisition, contracting, data sharing agreements, onboarding/offboarding processes, SOPs, retention, and secure destruction.
• Provide shared oversight of Research Service Data Center (RSDC) technical environments and serve as the primary liaison for related partnerships, governance, and data-sharing agreements.
• Oversee Institute-approved software assets, including vendor management, contracting, licensing, distribution, compliance, and lifecycle management.
• Establish governance, compliance, and policy frameworks that balance innovation, security, regulatory requirements, and responsible research practices.
• Manage the research technology portfolio, budget, performance metrics, and strategic reporting, including tracking utilization of data assets to support grant, contract, and funding opportunities.

Core Competencies

Strategic vision and execution; technology innovation and digital transformation; research operations expertise.

Stakeholder engagement and influence

program and portfolio management; change leadership; team leadership and organizational design.

Governance and policy development

financial and resource planning; partnership development; executive communication.

Education, Certification and Licensure

Master's degree in informatics, data science, public health, health services research, computer science, healthcare analytics, business, or a related field.

Experience (Minimum years required)

Eight to ten years of progressively responsible leadership experience in research technology, research administration, research computing, informatics, or related areas, including five to seven years in management or supervisory capacity.

Demonstrated success leading cross-functional initiatives involving researchers, technology teams, and organizational leadership.

Strong understanding of research workflows, sponsored research, and technology-enabled scientific collaboration.

Exceptional communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills.

Skill Requirements

• Working knowledge of research computing and data platforms, including cloud computing, high-performance computing, and analytics environments.
• Familiarity with AI-enabled research tools and emerging technologies, and their practical application to scientific workflows.
• Knowledge of research data governance, privacy, and security requirements, including IRB, HIPAA, and sponsor data use obligations.
• Skilled in project and portfolio management, including budgeting, resource planning, and performance measurement.
• Proven ability to build consensus and influence stakeholders across research, technical, and administrative functions without direct authority.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification.

They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position.

Management retains the discretion to add to or change the duties of the position at any time.

Salary Range

Salary Range $ -$

Compensation & Total Rewards Overview

The annual base salary range provided for this position represents a range of salaries for this role and similar roles across the organization.

The actual salary for this position will be determined by several factors, including the scope and complexity of the role; the skills, training, credentials, and experience of the candidate; as well as internal equity.

As part of our comprehensive total rewards program, colleagues are also eligible for variable pay.

Eligibility for any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits remains in the Company's sole discretion and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.

For more details on our total rewards programs, visit https://www.point32health.org/careers/benefits/

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision coverage
• Retirement plans
• Paid time off
• Employer-paid life and disability insurance with additional buy-up coverage options
• Tuition program
• Well-being benefits
• Full suite of benefits to support career development, individual & family health, and financial health

EEO statement

We welcome all All applicants are welcome and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.