Associate Data Director E - Research (Department of Medical Ethics)

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Posted Job Title

Associate Data Director E - Research (Department of Medical Ethics)

Job Profile Title

Associate Director E, Research

Job Description Summary

This role directs and oversees one or more aspects of a research program/ department. Directs research team and resources to accomplish specific goals/ objectives. Responsible for planning activities for the specific research program, including implementation of policies and procedures.

Job Description

The Associate Director of Data & Analytics will work closely with the Director of Data & Analytics in the Division of Health Policy and The Parity Center to manage a fast growing research portfolio and associated demand for streamlined data management processes. The Associate Director will support the Director of Data Analytics, The Parity Center Director, and The Parity Center Deputy Director to manage multiple statistical analysts who are responsible for the management and analysis of large administrative datasets and data from field experiments/clinical trials conducted by investigators in The Parity Center and affiliated institutions. The Associate Director will assist with the hiring, training, mentoring, and evaluation of Data and Analytic Core staff. They will collaborate with principal investigators and organizational leadership to guide analysts in outcome and health services research, including troubleshooting SAS programming, developing analytical strategy, and performing statistical modeling, They will help manage daily operations; establish and enforce documentation, data management, and quality standards; establish policies; and manage reporting, workflow management and staff assignments. They will assist the Director of Data & Analytics to identify, prioritize and lead continuous improvement initiatives that create more efficient data handling and data modeling processes over time and drive more effective utilization of clinical trial study infrastructures that promote better understanding of changes in health be