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Vice President, Technology National Center for Clinical Trials

Roles & Responsibilities

  • Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
  • 10+ years of IT leadership experience in healthcare or clinical research.
  • In-depth knowledge of clinical systems (EHR, CTMS, EDC, ePRO, eReg) and IT infrastructure, including cloud-based applications.
  • Expertise in strategic planning, technology roadmaps, and implementation; experience navigating large matrixed organizations.

Requirements:

  • Develop and implement a multi-year technology roadmap for strategic and operational technologies in collaboration with the NCCT Senior Leadership Team.
  • Oversee management and optimization of critical systems such as CTMS, EDC, databases, and eReg, and optimize data entry and interoperability between clinical systems.
  • Maintain compliance with data privacy, protection, and security requirements, ensuring IT protocols meet industry standards and regulations.
  • Co-lead harmonization across Operations and Technology to integrate processes and systems, monitor IT performance, and manage vendor relationships with data-driven planning.

Job description

Department:

10010 NCCT (National Center for Clinical Trials) - Administration

Status:

Full time

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Hours Per Week:

40

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

M-F

Pay Range

$131.90 - $211.05

Vice President, Technology National Center for Clinical Trials is responsible for developing and implementing a comprehensive technology strategy for clinical trial and RWD&E offerings. This role is pivotal in integrating various clinical systems (e.g., EHR, CTMS, EDC, ePRO, eReg systems) to enhance operational efficiency and innovation. Responsible for ensuring the NCCT's technology infrastructure supports the organization's mission and strategic goals, leveraging technology to improve clinical trial and RWD&E service delivery and outcomes. This leader will represent the NCCT at a level comparable to a health system IT leader, focusing on seamless data flow, functionality updates, and investment decisions.

Major Responsibilities  

  • Develop and implement a multi-year technology roadmap for both strategic and operational technologies, partnering with the NCCT’s Senior Leadership Team to position technology as a competitive advantage 
  • Oversee the management and optimization of critical technology systems, such as Clinical Trial Management Systems (CTMS), electronic data capture (EDC) systems, databases, and electronic regulatory (eReg) systems 
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize data entry, integration, and interoperability between clinical systems, research databases and repositories 
  • Maintain compliance with data privacy, protection and security requirements, ensuring all IT systems and protocols adhere to industry standards & regulations 
  • Co-lead harmonization efforts across Operations and Technology departments to ensure cohesive integration of processes and systems / tech solutions 
  • Monitor the performance of IT systems and manage relationships with technology vendors and service providers, using data-driven insights to guide improvements and strategic planning 
  • Assess the costs, value and risks of information technology to advise management on actions and investments in technologies 

Minimum Job Requirements 

Education

  • Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field.   

Certification / Registration / License 

  • N/A

Experience

  • Typically requires 10 years in IT leadership roles within healthcare or clinical research with progressive leadership experience.      

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

  • ​​In-depth knowledge of clinical systems (e.g., EHR, CTMS, EDC, ePRO, eReg) and infrastructure, including cloud-based applications and storage 
  • Expertise in strategic planning, tech roadmap development, and implementation 
  • Previous working experience navigating within large, matrixed organizations as well as early stage or startup environments a plus 
  • Deep understanding of current and emerging trends, technologies, and regulatory requirements (e.g., data privacy, security) 
  • Proficient in data acquisition, verification, integration, and cybersecurity 
  • Excellent communication, team management, and interpersonal skills, capable of motivating with cross-functional teams, stakeholders, and external partners 
  • Strong strategic and business mindset, able to explain complex technological concepts to non-technical audiences 

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.

Our Commitment to You:

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

  • Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
  • Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
  • Incentive pay for select positions
  • Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

  • Paid Time Off programs
  • Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
  • Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
  • Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
  • Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
  • Educational Assistance Program

About Advocate Health 

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.

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