Manager - Research Data Operations

Location : Elijah McCoy Building

Additional Information : Role reporting to Pathology and Laboratory Medicine

GENERAL SUMMARY :

Serves as an internal expert resource regarding data management operations, including

programming. Oversees the day-to-day operations, personnel management, quality

improvement, and strategic planning for data operations including availability and

security of data assets. Assists with the development of operational plans and monitors

the progress and performance of data management and programming services for

research projects; to include service quality, data integrity, timeliness of deliverables,

and adherence to budget. Develops and implements strategies to enhance the

performance and capabilities of Data Operations.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

1. Serves as an internal expert resource for faculty and staff with regard to data

management and programming services.

2. Develops, implements and maintains efficient approaches to acquisition,

maintenance and characterization of research datasets available internally and

collected from distributed research networks, payers and other sources.

3. Oversees the development and implementation of workflow and operations

processes across projects. Monitors progress and performance and ensures that

services are performed in accordance with timeliness, quality standards, applicable

regulatory requirements and budgetary limits.

4. Collaborates with other functional groups, partners, and vendors, including scope

development and management of deliverables to achieve research aims and

departmental / organizational goals.

5. Devises optimal data collection strategies based on research aims

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE REQUIRED :

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field. Master’s degree preferred.
• Three years of directly related data management experience. One year

management experience.

• SAS and database management programs, preferred.
• SQL Management Studio, preferred.
• Working knowledge of medical coding guidelines for diagnoses, procedures, drugs

and ancillary services including ICD, CPT, HCPCS, SNOMED, LOINC, and NDC

coding systems, preferred.

Five years analytical, data management & reporting experience in a health care

setting, preferred.

• Certified in Epic Clarity is highly desirable.
• Experience in managing projects in health services research, data analysis

programming, research data management environment is highly desirable.

Experience with EHR and payer datasets and clinical research data is highly

desirable.

Additional Information

Organization : Henry Ford Hospital - Detroit Main Campus

Department : Pathology Research

Shift : Day Job

Union Code : Not Applicable