Associate Director, CCSG Analytics & Decision Support

The mission of The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center (MDACC) is to eliminate cancer in Texas, the nation, and the world through outstanding programs that integrate patient care, research, and prevention, and through education for undergraduate and graduate students, trainees, professionals, employees, and the public.

The ideal candidate will have experience in data management and leading a team to develop strategic data solutions. Prior involvement with CCSG activities is highly desirable. Candidates should have experience administering research funding programs, with a strong understanding of both pre- and post-award and progress-tracking processes. Candidates should also demonstrate experience in strategic planning and providing high-level administrative support in a research or academic setting. A proven ability to work collaboratively with investigators, manage complex funding portfolios, and support research operations is strongly preferred.

The Associate Director develops and implements the data collection, data analysis and research benchmarking strategy for all institutional research programs, research infrastructure across the institution and the Cancer Center Support Grant (CCSG); in collaboration with the Executive Director, CCSG Administration, Executive Director, Shared Resources, AVP-Programs, Infrastructure & Planning, and leadership in the Office of the Chief Scientific Officer (CSO). The Associate Director will directly oversee the team of Data Scientists in CCSG & ERD which is tasked to design, develop, and manage predictive models and statistical models to help the leadership in the Office of the CSO make data-informed decisions to support MD Anderson's strategic goals. Will design and develop complex and relevant data analyses for research and coordinate with data collection units across the institution to create a central repository for institutional data to enable consistency in use of data for multiple purposes. Will provide input, assessment, and guidance across the research organization to enable data-informed decision-making. Works directly with CCSG Leaders and institutional executive leadership on the scientific and productivity evaluation of research programs and shared resources. Will assist leadership in the implementation of Cancer Center initiatives to meet the requirements of the CCSG. Initiates and fosters effective working relationships across the organization between MDACC faculty and staff, department chairs, senior leadership, and various administrative departments. Collaborates with faculty and the Office of Multi-Project Grant Development to provide comprehensive data for multi-project grant applications. Position oversees strategic plan development process and tracking.

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