Description

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Emory Healthcare (EHC), part of Emory University, is the most comprehensive academic health system in Georgia committed to providing the best care for our patients, educating health professionals and leaders for the future, pursuing discovery research in all of its forms, including basic, clinical, and population-based research, and serving our community. As the clinical enterprise of the Robert W. Woodruff Health Sciences Center of Emory University, Emory Healthcare is dedicated to the unifying core purpose, core values, and strategic direction of the Robert W. Woodruff Health Sciences Center.

• The Director of Data Science provides overall technical leadership and guidance to support the effective use of data across Emory Healthcare and University activities.
• Leads a Team of data analysts and data management staff to meet Emory Healthcare and University needs.
• The Data Scientist provides strategic direction and guidance to facilitate the collection, management, analysis and visualization of data; provides training for Emory Healthcare and University staff on key concepts, methods, and technology tools; identifies opportunities for cross-programmatic learning and knowledge sharing within and across the institute; establishes and maintains relationships with external partners and consultants to support project design and implementation; and liaises with IT and Emory Healthcare and University staff to ensure projects are implemented in accordance with policies and procedures and relevant laws and regulations.
• Develops and guides implementation of data and digital strategies for programs across the university, research, and healthcare.
• Serves as lead data expert to facilitate knowledge sharing and the creation of a community of practices across program areas.
• As needed, works directly with data scientists, engineers, programmers, and IT support to facilitate project implementation.
• In partnership with IT, provides training and guidance to staff and consultants on data collection, data management, analysis and visualization strategies, tools and techniques.
• Employs excellent communication skills, both oral and written, and the ability to discuss technical matters clearly and effectively with people who do not have a technical background.
• Provides technical leadership to facilitate design, implementation, and oversight of projects with consideration to sustainability, maintenance, and reproducibility of code, tools and models.
• Provides leadership, guidance and statistical support to data analysts hired or contracted to implement and manage projects on an as-needed basis.
• In coordination with program staff, may manage data analyst(s) and provide feedback on performance.
• Coordinates with IT and Data Governance committees to facilitate development and management of data literacy materials and data governance policies and procedures.
• Ensures program activities are designed and implemented in compliance with relevant data protection and privacy laws and ethical considerations.
• Maintains professional growth and development of self and staff by identifying educational/training programs, professional organizations, activities, and resources to maintain knowledge of national trends and to promote leading edge expertise.
• Participates in relevant technical organizations.
• Establishes and maintains strategic relationships with external partner organizations and consultants to support development and implementation of project activities.
• International travel will be required. Performs related responsibilities as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• A Bachelor's degree in data science, engineering, statistics, analytics or related areas, and ten years of related experience, OR an equivalent combination of experience, education, and training.
• Prior experience serving as subject matter expert to provide the strategic direction for the programs approach to analyzing and managing its data.
• Understanding of coding languages (e.g., R, Python, and TSQL/ postgrSQL).