Data Curation Program Manager

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81923

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Sacramento

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Job Summary

The Data Curation Program Manager will guide and facilitate complex, multi-dimensional data and analytics efforts for the data curation program teams that will influence research, clinical operations, and quality improvement initiatives. This role must be proficient in managing healthcare data and analytics programs by applying advanced health informatics concepts and best practices.

The Data Curation Program Manager must have extensive experience in all aspects of planning, design, implementation and data delivery from requirements gathering, analysis and design, validation and quality assurance, through deployment and support of various enterprise level curated data assets.

This position will actively engage with all levels of healthcare clinicians, IT (information technology), and business operations and will work with a high degree of independence and decision-making, including complex problem-solving without precedent / structure. They will guide and facilitate the implementation of data curation programs working with a dedicated team including domain-specific technical analyst(s), clinical and academic system subject matter expert(s), and other IT teams as needed.

Apply By Date : October 24, 2025 at 11 : 59pm. Selection activities may start at any time.

Minimum Qualifications - For full consideration, applicants are encouraged to upload license and / or certification if required of the position

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in clinical or health informatics, public health, healthcare administration, data / analytics, or related field
• Eight years' experience managing projects increasing in size and complexity, in both waterfall and agile methodologies.
• Experience independently leading programs related to secondary use of health data (i.e., in informatics, data / analytics, data science as opposed to direct patient care)
• Experience in program planning, program leadership, resource planning, scheduling, and prioritization of tasks for healthcare data curation programs
• Understanding of data and analytics concepts, preferably in the healthcare industry
• Experience in requirements gathering, analytical, problem solving, program planning and execution skills; ability to articulate diverse needs and manage expectations
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills, including ability to positively interact with executives, providers, and staff at all levels
• Familiarity with electronic medical records

Preferred Qualifications

Key Responsibilities

Department Overview

The UC Davis Health Data Provisioning Core (DPC) exists to support the majority of health data analysis needs at UCDH though the provisioning of well-characterized health-related data and derived information to data requestors. The mission of the DPC is 1) to develop best practices in clinical informatics to guide the acquisition, transmission, aggregation, sematic curation, characterization, protection, and delivery of health data, and 2) to enable the learning healthcare system through generation of reusable enterprise data assets and collaborative partnerships between users of data and UCDH Information Technology.

POSITION INFORMATION

Benefits

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Physical Demands

Mental Demands

Work Environment

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Misconduct Disclosure Requirement : As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.

A Culture of Opportunity and Belonging

At UC Davis, we're committed to solving life's most urgent challenges and building a healthier, more resilient world. We believe in growing through every challenge, continually striving to improve, and welcoming new perspectives that strengthen our community. We recognize that a vibrant and innovative organization values both individual strengths and shared purpose. The best ideas often emerge when people with different experiences come together.

As you consider joining UC Davis, we invite you to explore our Principles of Community, our Clinical Strategic Plan and strategic vision for research and education. We believe you belong here. The University of California, Davis is an Equal Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status.

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