EPIC RESEARCH DIRECTOR - $10K Sign-On Bonus

Moffitt Cancer Center; Land O' Lakes (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health benefits

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Moffitt Cancer Center is seeking an EPIC Research Director to lead the optimization of research functions within the Epic system. This role includes collaboration with clinical and IT staff, overseeing integration initiatives, and enhancing the workflow for clinical trials.

Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor’s degree and extensive healthcare IT experience, particularly with Epic systems. Strong leadership skills and an understanding of clinical research are essential. Competitive salary and benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in healthcare IT and 8+ years with Epic environment.
• 5+ years of leadership experience required.
• Strong understanding of clinical trials and research environments.

Responsibilities

• Manage technical Epic research team and oversee project execution.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to optimize workflows for research.
• Lead change management efforts for new EHR functionalities.

Skills

Healthcare IT

Leadership

Epic systems knowledge

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or Healthcare Administration

Tools

Epic EHR

Healthcare compliance tools

Job description

Summary

Working at Moffitt is both a career and a mission: to contribute to the prevention and cure of cancer. As the only National Cancer Institute‑designated Comprehensive Cancer Center based in Florida, Moffitt employs some of the best and brightest minds from around the world and is recognized as a leading workplace.

EPIC Research Director

The Director, Epic Research leads the design, implementation, management, and ongoing optimization of research functions within the Epic system in support of Moffitt’s research workflow and initiatives. They oversee integration of Epic modules and features to support research administration, clinical trials management, streamline workflows, and enhance the research experience. The role collaborates with research staff, clinical staff, IT professionals, and key stakeholders across the organization.

Responsibilities

• Manage the technical Epic research team, including recruitment, performance, and professional development
• Collaborate with clinical research, operational, and IT stakeholders to design and implement workflows
• Evaluate team member progress, especially direct reports, and provide regular feedback
• Hold team members accountable for meeting standards, timely completion of deliverables, customer services, and user satisfaction, making staffing changes as appropriate
• Serve as escalation point for issues and change requests, ensuring timely resolution
• Manage and mentor team, monitor budgets, enforce service delivery, and ensure system performance/uptime
• Manage the operational and capital budgets for Epic systems and adjacent systems that support research
• Support governance, manage vendor relations, and ensure adherence to standards and policies
• Ensure appropriate systems meet regulatory and compliance standards, including HIPAA, CMS, ONC, and state‑specific guidelines
• Actively engage and oversee teams in support of Epic deployments, upgrades, optimization projects and integration initiatives
• Lead change management efforts to ensure adoption of new EHR functionalities related to research
• Drive enhancements in workflow, quality, safety, cost‑efficiency, and user satisfaction
• Define and monitor KPIs for system adoption, satisfaction, system uptime, and operational efficiency, ensuring that EHR optimizations align with strategic priorities
• Continuously stay abreast of new developments in EHR products; both Epic and those to integrate and complement the EHR
• Serve as an expert in both the implementation and effective use of EHR technology
• Own relationships with outside vendors to ensure adherence to contractual obligations such as SLAs and KPIs

Credentials and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree – Computer Science or Healthcare Administration
• Minimum 10 years in healthcare IT, with 8+ years of experience within Epic environment
• Minimum 5 years of leadership experience

Preferred Experience

• Strong systems implementation and integration experience
• Epic certifications in relevant modules preferred
• Deep domain knowledge of Epic research modules inclusive of Beacon
• Understanding of research and/or clinical trials space within the healthcare environment

Preferred Certification

• EPIC Certification

Salary Range

Salary ranges posted for this position represent the expected base pay range. Actual compensation may vary based on location and various job‑related factors.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Moffitt Cancer Center is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, or protected veteran or disabled status. We seek candidates whose skills, and personal and professional experience, have prepared them to contribute to our commitment to diversity and excellence.

Reasonable Accommodation

Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Moffitt endeavors to make moffitt.org/careers accessible to any and all users. For accommodation requests, contact the HR Receptionists by phone at 813‑745‑7899 or by email at [e-mail].