REMOTE - Senior Director, Clinical Applications - R8859

CareSource; United States; Remote; USD 159,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health care provider is seeking a Senior Director for Clinical Applications to oversee software development and strategic IT initiatives. This role involves leading innovative teams, developing application strategies, and ensuring the integration of clinical systems. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in programming, management, and a strong background in healthcare.

Qualifications

• Minimum of ten (10) years of programming, analysis, and specification experience.
• Minimum of five (5) years in a medium or large operating environment.
• Five (5) years management experience.

Responsibilities

• Set vision, direction, and execution for multiple business areas.
• Lead innovative application development teams.
• Develop strategy and high-level implementation plans for new applications.

Skills

Technical teaching and communication skills

Project planning and management skills

Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills

Leadership and interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Business, Computer Science, or related field

Job description

REMOTE - Senior Director, Clinical Applications - R8859

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Job Summary

The Senior Director, Application Development is responsible for strategic oversight of software development using innovative solutions. They will define, implement, and maintain the company’s clinical integrations with Guiding Care and cross-functional system integrations. They are instrumental in creating IT roadmaps and advocating for cutting-edge technologies to ensure the evolution of CareSource solutions.

Essential Functions

1. Set vision, direction, and execution for multiple business areas
2. Lead pioneering innovative application development teams
3. Develop strategy and high-level implementation plans for new applications
4. Validate the business proposition associated with new application initiatives
5. Develop long-term solutions focused on real-time processing
6. Provide strategic plans for continual competitive enhancements to our application portfolio
7. Employ best-practice software release management processes
8. Ensure software projects are completed according to development methodologies, product specifications, and are properly documented
9. Direct and lead the department as part of a company-wide software and automation validation program
10. Provide leadership in dealing with third-party integration vendors
11. Assess the technology platform to ensure reliability, security, performance, and compliance
12. Develop technical, project management, and leadership skills of IT professionals
13. Represent IT in project and business meetings
14. Foster relationship management through effective communication
15. Ensure quality application programming, analysis, and documentation
16. Recommend or modify programs to implement enhancements or resolve issues
17. Coordinate vendor relationships and project deliverables
18. Conduct preliminary needs assessments and feasibility studies
19. Partner with business stakeholders to analyze requirements
20. Develop logic flow and configuration of applications
21. Maintain documentation for systems and revisions
22. Participate in system development and infrastructure design
23. Lead support activities including problem analysis and implementation
24. Coordinate support activities with all stakeholders
25. Document problem occurrences and resolutions
26. Identify and communicate process improvement ideas
27. Assist in implementation and post-production support
28. Perform other duties as required

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Business, Computer Science, or related field
• Minimum of ten (10) years of programming, analysis, and specification experience
• Minimum of five (5) years in a medium or large operating environment
• Five (5) years management experience
• Experience with Agile development processes
• Experience implementing cloud solutions, APIs, and service-based technologies
• Experience with application management across multiple data centers
• Development or management experience of .NET applications
• DR & Business Continuity experience
• Clinical experience in Utilization Management or Care Management

Skills and Competencies

• Broad IT and management knowledge
• Technical teaching and communication skills
• Ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions
• Project planning and management skills
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft products
• Leadership and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of healthcare and managed care environments is a plus

Working Conditions

• General office environment; may require sitting or standing for extended periods

Compensation Range

$159,400.00 - $279,100.00. Compensation considers education, experience, role scope, and other factors. Includes potential bonuses and comprehensive benefits.

Employment Details

• Full-time
• Director level
• Health Care Provider, Insurance industry

This description is not all-inclusive. CareSource reserves the right to amend it. CareSource is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion.