Head of Clinical Informatics & Data Science Operations

University of Illinois Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 125,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Tuition waivers

Job summary

University of Illinois Chicago seeks a Director of Informatics and Data Science Operations to provide strategic leadership and oversee the Informatics/Data Science Program within the Center for Clinical and Translational Science (CCTS). This role guides multidisciplinary teams designing and implementing actionable informatics solutions that advance translational research.

The position emphasizes collaboration with UI Health IT, ACER, and national CTSA networks, ensuring scientific rigor,

Qualifications

• Master's degree in biomedical informatics, clinical informatics, data science, biostatistics, computer science, public health, health services research, or closely related field.
• 7–10 years of progressively responsible supervisory experience in biomedical/clinical informatics, data science, or translational research infrastructure.
• Experience developing and/or managing secure, compliant research data environments involving EHR data, clinical data warehouses, registries, or multi-site datasets.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and day-to-day management for the CCTS Informatics/Data Science program.
• Supervise, mentor, and develop informatics specialists and staff, including performance management and professional development planning.
• Oversee resource allocation and project prioritization to ensure timely delivery of services.
• Advise Center leadership on innovative informatics strategies aligned with sponsor requirements.
• Lead needs assessments with investigators to identify opportunities for clinical information systems and data services.
• Oversee design, development, and implementation of clinical informatics solutions supporting research and health interventions.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Verbal and written communication

Education

Masters degree in biomedical informatics / related field

Job description

University of Illinois Chicago seeks a Director of Informatics and Data Science Operations to provide strategic leadership and oversee the Informatics/Data Science Program within the Center for Clinical and Translational Science (CCTS). This role guides multidisciplinary teams designing and implementing actionable informatics solutions that advance translational research.

The position emphasizes collaboration with UI Health IT, ACER, and national CTSA networks, ensuring scientific rigor,