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Exec Dir, Research Informatics - #1 Hospital in CA

Location: California

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Here at Cedars-Sinai, our projects represent a new age in medical research and innovation, and we’re proud of the progress our team continues to make. Together, we can match the right treatment to the right patient at the right time for the best possible outcomes.

  • Full Time
  • Level:
  • Travel: Minimal (if any)

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Exec Dir, Research Informatics - #1 Hospital in CA

Job ID 11263 Location California, United States Job Category Information Technology Date posted 08/01/2025

Job Description

The Executive Director of Research Informatics is responsible for advancing academic excellence by delivering timely research-grade data solutions, high-performance computing, applications, translational AI research support, and other IT enabling functions across Cedars Sinai Health System. This position requires a strong background in research informatics, commitment to supporting higher education and academic research, and leadership capabilities to direct a team of technical professionals.

  • Lead the strategic development and delivery of multimodal research-grade data products and services to support cutting-edge academic research initiatives.
  • Direct the development and implementation of transformative initiatives that advance Cedars Sinai's position as a leader in academic research and higher education.
  • Serve as a key thought partner to academic administration, faculty, students, and researchers for identifying, developing, and implementing advanced technology solutions that differentiate Cedars Sinai.
  • Oversee the implementation and management of high-performance computing and storage infrastructure to meet the evolving demands of complex research programs.
  • Develop and execute strategic initiatives to drive awareness and adoption of RISCC (Research, Informatics and Scientific Computing Core) technology solutions among academic stakeholders.
  • Direct the deployment of sophisticated technology solutions to streamline clinical trial enrollment and facilitate the implementation of AI discoveries in clinical settings.
  • Work with academic leadership to align RISCC capabilities with institutional research strategy and educational needs and priorities.
  • Direct the management of operating and capital expenditures for the department with strong financial stewardship, including budget development and resource allocation.
  • Establish standards and protocols for comprehensive support of education and research applications across the institution.
  • Collaborate with Enterprise Information Services (EIS) leadership to ensure seamless integration of research technology services within the broader institutional technology ecosystem.
  • Build and maintain strategic partnerships with cross-functional teams and key stakeholders to ensure alignment with organizational goals and research priorities.
  • Build, develop, and lead a high-performing team of analysts, business intelligence developers, and technical professionals.
  • Provide executive mentorship and foster professional development and growth of team members.
  • Establish and nurture a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
  • Provide executive oversight for the consistent delivery of trusted, timely, and high-impact solutions to customers.

Qualifications

EDUCATION:

Minimum requirement - Bachelor's degree in healthcare administration, business, analytics, computer science, economics, mathematics, statistics, engineering, or a related field

Preferred - Master's degree in healthcare administration, business, analytics, computer science, economics, mathematics, statistics, engineering, or a related field

WORK EXPERIENCE:

10 years minimum requirement - Substantial experience in academic medical center environments with proven experience providing multimodal data services (EHR, imaging, pathology and other omics, unstructured data, etc.) and a track record of successfully implementing technology and AI services to support research, clinical trial recruitment, high-performance computing, and application support.

Five years of increasingly responsible management experience, preferably in a large medical center environment, with a focus on academic research.


About Us

Cedars-Sinai is a leader in providing high-quality healthcare encompassing primary care, specialized medicine and research. Since 1902, Cedars-Sinai has evolved to meet the needs of one of the most diverse regions in the nation, setting standards in quality and innovative patient care, research, teaching and community service. Today, Cedars- Sinai is known for its national leadership in transforming healthcare for the benefit of patients. Cedars-Sinai impacts the future of healthcare by developing new approaches to treatment and educating tomorrow's health professionals. Additionally, Cedars-Sinai demonstrates a commitment to the community through programs that improve the health of its most vulnerable residents.

About the Team

Cedars-Sinai is one of the largest nonprofit academic medical centers in the U.S., with 886 licensed beds, 2,100 physicians, 2,800 nurses and thousands of other healthcare professionals and staff. Choose this if you want to work in a fast-paced environment that offers the highest level of care to people in the Los Angeles that need our care the most.

Req ID : 11263
Working Title : Exec Dir, Research Informatics - #1 Hospital in CA
Department : Director Data Intelligence
Business Entity : Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Job Category : Information Technology
Job Specialty : Information Technology
Overtime Status : EXEMPT
Primary Shift : Day
Shift Duration : 8 hour
Base Pay : $87.49 - $157.48

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We are caretakers and innovators committed to the pursuit of equitable healthcare. But health equity is not possible without representation. Our commitment to diversity goes beyond demographics or checking boxes. Our people must reflect the diverse identities, experiences and geographies of the communities and patients we serve – because that’s what our patients, colleagues and communities deserve Quality Care and Research—For All, By All.

Our compensation philosophy

We offer competitive total compensation that includes pay, benefits, and other recognition programs for our employees. The base pay range shown above takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including knowledge/skills; relevant experience and training; education/certifications/licensure; and other business and organizational factors. This base pay range does not include our comprehensive benefits package and any incentive payments that may be applicable to this role. Pay Transparency Non-Discrimination Provision (PDF).

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Cedars-Sinai does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of the race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, physical or mental disability, legally protected medical condition (cancer-related or genetic characteristics or any genetic information), marital status, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age (40 or older), military and/or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal or state law. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at Applicant_Accommodation@cshs.org and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.

Cedars-Sinai will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories, in accordance with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring.

At Cedars-Sinai, we are dedicated to the safety, health and wellbeing of our patients and employees. This includes protecting our patients from communicable diseases, such as influenza (flu). For this reason, we require that all new employees receive a flu vaccine based on the seasonal availability of flu vaccine (typically during September through April each year) as a condition of employment, and annually thereafter as a condition of continued employment, subject to medical exemption or religious accommodation. For the same reason, you may also be required to receive other vaccines as a condition of employment. Cedars-Sinai reserves the right to make modifications to its required list of vaccines as required by law and/or policy.

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Career Path

We offer many career paths to support your immediate and future success.

  • CS-Link Associate Application Specialist
  • CS-Link Application Specialist I
  • CS-Link Application Specialist II
  • CS-Link Senior Application Specialist
  • CS-Link Lead Application Specialist or EIS Application Architect (CS-Link)
  • Manager, Application Development

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  • Healthcare

    Medical, Dental, Vision, Healthcare FSA, Dependent Care FSA, Health and Wellness Programs

  • Retirement Plans

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  • Professional Development

    Expand your horizons by working and learning along side the best in the industry.

  • Relocation Reimbursement

  • Awards & Recognition

    We are committed to creating an inclusive environment.

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