MD Anderson Cancer Center
Associate Director, Research Planning & Development - Data Strategy & Analytics
MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, United States, 77246
The CCSG & Extramural Research Development Office at MD Anderson Cancer Center provides strategic, scientific, and administrative support to strengthen the institution’s cancer research enterprise. This team oversees key components of the National Cancer Institute–funded Cancer Center Support Grant (CCSG) and enhances MD Anderson’s competitiveness for external research funding by guiding proposal development, supporting large collaborative grants, and coordinating essential research infrastructure. The office plays a critical role in advancing multidisciplinary research, enabling faculty success, and supporting the institution’s mission to eliminate cancer through innovative research, education, prevention, and patient care.
The Associate Director, Research Planning and Development provides leadership for analytics and decision support, developing and implementing strategies for data collection, analysis, and benchmarking. This role oversees a team of Data Scientists and collaborates with CCSG leaders and institutional leadership to evaluate research programs, shared resources, and productivity. The position ensures the creation of centralized data repositories and predictive models to guide resource allocation and strategic planning.
The ideal candidate holds an advanced degree in data science, biostatistics, research administration, or a related field, with significant experience in data management, analytics, and research administration. Experience with CCSG or CTSA grants is highly preferred. The candidate demonstrates technical expertise in predictive modeling, statistical analysis, and data visualization, along with strong leadership and project management skills. Familiarity with institutional databases and compliance with NCI guidelines is essential.
The typical work schedule is Monday – Friday, standard business hours.
Hourly breakdown of salary range: Minimum $53.36 – Midpoint $66.83 – Maximum $80.29.
What We Offer:
Employer-paid medical coverage starting day one for employees working 30+ hours/week, plus optional group dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability insurance.
Accruals for PTO and Extended Illness Bank, plus paid holidays, wellness, childcare, and other leave options.
Tuition Assistance Program after six months of service and access to extensive wellness, fitness, and employee resource groups.
Defined‑benefit pension through the Teachers Retirement System, voluntary retirement plans, and employer-paid life and reduced salary protection programs.
Key Job Functions
Oversee development of comprehensive data architecture and automated reporting systems for CCSG and institutional research programs.
Lead creation of dashboards and visualization tools to monitor research productivity and shared resource health.
Design predictive and statistical models to support strategic decision‑making and resource allocation.
Collaborate with leadership to assess research program performance and identify opportunities for improvement.
Supervise and mentor a team of Data Scientists, ensuring ongoing training and development.
Develop staffing models and productivity measures to optimize human resources.
Coordinate project plans and timelines for CCSG and ERD initiatives, ensuring goals are met.
Stay current with CCSG guidelines, NCI expectations, and emerging data analytics technologies.
Foster collaborative relationships across departments and provide mentorship to build institutional talent.
Support multi‑project grant development through comprehensive data analysis and reporting.
Education
Required: Bachelor’s Degree in Science or a medically related field, business or healthcare administration.
Preferred: Master’s Degree in related field.
Work Experience
Required: 5 years in an academic research setting facilitating research program development and management of research resources, including two years of supervisory/management experience.
Required: 3 years of experience, with two years of supervisory/management experience and a Master’s degree.
Successful completion of the LEADing Self Accelerate and/or LEADing Self Discover programs may substitute for one year of required supervisory or management experience; completion of both programs can substitute for up to two years of supervisory or management experience.
Other Requirements Must pass a pre‑employment skills test as required and administered by Human Resources.
MD Anderson Cancer Center offers benefits, including medical, dental, paid time off, retirement, tuition benefits, educational opportunities, and individual and team recognition.
It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state, or local laws unless such distinction is required by law.
Additional Information
Requisition ID: 177823
Employment Status: Full‑Time
Employee Status: Regular
Work Week: Days
Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 111,000
Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 139,000
Maximum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 167,000
FLSA: exempt and not eligible for overtime pay
Fund Type: Hard
Work Location: Remote
Pivotal Position: No
Referral Bonus Available: Yes
Relocation Assistance Available: Yes
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The Associate Director, Research Planning and Development provides leadership for analytics and decision support, developing and implementing strategies for data collection, analysis, and benchmarking. This role oversees a team of Data Scientists and collaborates with CCSG leaders and institutional leadership to evaluate research programs, shared resources, and productivity. The position ensures the creation of centralized data repositories and predictive models to guide resource allocation and strategic planning.
The ideal candidate holds an advanced degree in data science, biostatistics, research administration, or a related field, with significant experience in data management, analytics, and research administration. Experience with CCSG or CTSA grants is highly preferred. The candidate demonstrates technical expertise in predictive modeling, statistical analysis, and data visualization, along with strong leadership and project management skills. Familiarity with institutional databases and compliance with NCI guidelines is essential.
The typical work schedule is Monday – Friday, standard business hours.
Hourly breakdown of salary range: Minimum $53.36 – Midpoint $66.83 – Maximum $80.29.
What We Offer:
Employer-paid medical coverage starting day one for employees working 30+ hours/week, plus optional group dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability insurance.
Accruals for PTO and Extended Illness Bank, plus paid holidays, wellness, childcare, and other leave options.
Tuition Assistance Program after six months of service and access to extensive wellness, fitness, and employee resource groups.
Defined‑benefit pension through the Teachers Retirement System, voluntary retirement plans, and employer-paid life and reduced salary protection programs.
Key Job Functions
Oversee development of comprehensive data architecture and automated reporting systems for CCSG and institutional research programs.
Lead creation of dashboards and visualization tools to monitor research productivity and shared resource health.
Design predictive and statistical models to support strategic decision‑making and resource allocation.
Collaborate with leadership to assess research program performance and identify opportunities for improvement.
Supervise and mentor a team of Data Scientists, ensuring ongoing training and development.
Develop staffing models and productivity measures to optimize human resources.
Coordinate project plans and timelines for CCSG and ERD initiatives, ensuring goals are met.
Stay current with CCSG guidelines, NCI expectations, and emerging data analytics technologies.
Foster collaborative relationships across departments and provide mentorship to build institutional talent.
Support multi‑project grant development through comprehensive data analysis and reporting.
Education
Required: Bachelor’s Degree in Science or a medically related field, business or healthcare administration.
Preferred: Master’s Degree in related field.
Work Experience
Required: 5 years in an academic research setting facilitating research program development and management of research resources, including two years of supervisory/management experience.
Required: 3 years of experience, with two years of supervisory/management experience and a Master’s degree.
Successful completion of the LEADing Self Accelerate and/or LEADing Self Discover programs may substitute for one year of required supervisory or management experience; completion of both programs can substitute for up to two years of supervisory or management experience.
Other Requirements Must pass a pre‑employment skills test as required and administered by Human Resources.
MD Anderson Cancer Center offers benefits, including medical, dental, paid time off, retirement, tuition benefits, educational opportunities, and individual and team recognition.
It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state, or local laws unless such distinction is required by law.
Additional Information
Requisition ID: 177823
Employment Status: Full‑Time
Employee Status: Regular
Work Week: Days
Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 111,000
Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 139,000
Maximum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 167,000
FLSA: exempt and not eligible for overtime pay
Fund Type: Hard
Work Location: Remote
Pivotal Position: No
Referral Bonus Available: Yes
Relocation Assistance Available: Yes
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