Data Scientist Program Manager

Full-time, 40 Hours/weekMonday - Friday, DaysHybrid, 2-3 Days Onsite inAkron, OH Summary:

The Data Scientist Program Manager will play a pivotal role in advancing child and community health through discovery, with a particular emphasis on population health informatics. This role offers a unique opportunity to lead a multidisciplinary team, drive innovative research, and contribute to the hospital's mission of improving the health and well-being of children and families.

Responsibilities:

•  Leads the growth and development of the Computational Science and Biostatistics Program.
•  Supervises employees, provides direction, coaches, trains and develops, and manages performance to company goals and expectations. Recruits, mentors, and retains a diverse team of computational scientists, biostatisticians, and data analysts.
•  Fosters a collaborative and innovative research environment.
•  Establishes and maintain an independent, extramurally funded research program in computational science, biostatistics, or related fields.
•  Collaborates with clinical, translational, and community-based researchers to design and execute high-impact studies.
•  Publishes research findings in top-tier journals and present at national and international conferences.
•  Develops and execute a strategic plan for advancing computational science and biostatistics within the institution.
•  Integrates advanced analytics and population health informatics into clinical and community health initiatives.
•  Partners with hospital leadership to identify research priorities aligned with organizational goals.
•  Oversees the program's budget, resources, and infrastructure to ensure efficiency and sustainability.
•  Implements processes to ensure data security, compliance, and reproducibility in all research activities.
•  Builds partnerships with academic institutions, industry, and public health organizations to foster collaborative research.
•  Serves as an advocate for data-driven approaches to improving child health in the community. Other information:

Technical Expertise:

•  Proven track record of obtaining extramural research funding and leading interdisciplinary research teams.
•  Strong publication record in computational science, biostatistics, or population health informatics.
•  Expertise in advanced statistical modeling, machine learning, or data visualization tools.
•  Excellent communication, mentorship, and team-building skills.
•  Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in research and leadership.

Education and Experience:

•  Education: PhD or equivalent in Biostatistics, Computational Science, Epidemiology, or a related field.
•  Experience in academic, clinical, or public health research, including leadership roles required.
•  Experience working in a pediatric or community health-focused research environment preferred.
•  Familiarity with the T3-T5 phases of translational research preferred.
•  Knowledge of electronic health records data, data governance, and HIPAA compliance preferred. Full Time

FTE: 1.000000

Status: Fixed Hybrid