Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
Vice President, Chief Medical Informatics Officer
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Boston, Massachusetts, us, 02298
Vice President, Chief Medical Informatics Officer
The
Vice President, Chief Medical Informatics Officer
role at
Dana‑Farber Cancer Institute
is a strategic leadership position reporting directly to the Chief Medical Officer and collaborating closely with the Chief Data and Analytics Officer, Chief Information Officer, and other senior leaders. The successful candidate will develop and execute a comprehensive medical informatics strategy that aligns with the cancer center’s mission, supports clinical workflows, advances research, and promotes operational efficiency.
Ideal candidates have a minimum of eight years of leadership experience in healthcare informatics, with strong expertise in Epic and other clinical applications, as well as a proven track record of implementing solutions that improve patient care and research outcomes.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
Develop and execute a comprehensive medical informatics strategy aligned with the cancer center’s mission and goals.
Collaborate with the CMO, CQO, CIO, and CDAO to identify opportunities for leveraging informatics to improve patient outcomes, streamline workflows, and advance cancer research.
Clinical Informatics
Oversee the implementation and optimization of the Epic EHR system and other clinical applications, ensuring they support clinical workflows and enhance patient care.
Lead initiatives to leverage clinical decision support systems, telemedicine, and other informatics tools to improve the quality and safety of patient care.
Research Informatics
Collaborate with the CDAO and researchers to implement informatics solutions that facilitate translational research, clinical trials, and data‑driven discoveries in oncology.
Champion the development of data infrastructure and analytics capabilities to support cancer research initiatives.
Data Governance and Security
Collaborate with the Chief Data and Analytics Officer, CIO, and IT/security teams to implement and monitor data security measures.
Interoperability and Integration
Spearhead efforts to enhance interoperability between various healthcare systems, promoting seamless data exchange and collaboration.
Integrate informatics solutions with laboratory systems, imaging platforms, and other relevant technologies to create a unified and cohesive healthcare environment.
Education and Training
Develop and implement education and training programs for healthcare professionals on the effective use of informatics tools and technologies.
Foster a culture of continuous learning and innovation within the organization.
Regulatory Compliance
Stay abreast of relevant healthcare regulations and standards related to informatics and ensure compliance with HIPAA, HITECH, and other requirements.
Additional Responsibilities and Goals
Provide executive leadership and strategic direction for clinical information systems.
Responsible for physician engagement, adoption, standardization, and optimization of clinical information systems.
Identify, evaluate, and assess new care‑delivery technologies, making recommendations on integration impacts and fostering digital adoption.
Set strategic direction for clinical systems, improving physician efficiency through EHR optimization and innovation.
Develop governance frameworks, address strategic goals, and identify opportunities for enhanced use of clinical information systems and reporting/analysis tools.
Understand physician needs and burnout drivers related to EHR usability, and develop strategies to address them.
Communicate the latest trends in healthcare, clinician wellbeing, clinical information systems, and point‑of‑care products.
Serve as physician subject‑matter expert in defining clinical system requirements for implementation and champion adoption.
Drive clinical innovation by collaboratively developing strategy, processes, and resources to pilot and evaluate new tools, workflows, and methods.
Partner with the CDAO, CIO, and AI Governance Committee on validation, testing, deployment, and monitoring of clinical AI tools and models.
Collaborate with the CQO, CDAO, research leaders, and others to increase utilization of quality‑improvement trials, randomization within the medical record, and real‑world learning to improve outcomes.
Leadership Competencies
Leading Change – ensures all team members understand the strategic imperative and how change impacts them.
Engages all levels of leadership to embrace short‑, medium‑ and long‑term strategy.
Continually improves flow of change‑related information throughout the organization.
Coaching and Leadership – builds a strong, customer‑focused team of directors, managers, and employees.
Supervisory Responsibilities
Build a team of direct and indirect resources in the first year, working with the CIO and CDAO to define responsibilities and resources.
Work with Nursing, Pharmacy, IS, and I&A on a Clinical Informatics strategy, including staffing and governance model.
Patient Contact Yes
Special Working Conditions Weekend, shift work, holiday, and on‑call may be required.
Education and Experience
Medical Doctor (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) with board certification in a relevant medical specialty.
Relevant experience in medical informatics, health informatics, or a related field.
Minimum of eight years of leadership experience in healthcare informatics, focusing on Epic and other clinical applications.
Strong understanding of healthcare information systems, EHRs, clinical decision support, and data analytics.
Proven track record of successful implementation of informatics solutions to improve patient care and advance research.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders.
At Dana‑Farber Cancer Institute, we work every day to create an innovative, caring, and inclusive environment where every patient, family, and staff member feels they belong.
Dana‑Farber Cancer Institute is an equal‑opportunity employer and affirms the right of every qualified applicant to receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability, age, ancestry, military service, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.
Pay Transparency Statement: The hiring range is based on market pay structures, with individual salaries determined by factors such as business needs, market conditions, internal equity, and candidate’s relevant experience, skills and qualifications.
For union positions, the pay range is determined by the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).
Salary Range: $140,000.00 – $337,500.00
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Vice President, Chief Medical Informatics Officer
role at
Dana‑Farber Cancer Institute
is a strategic leadership position reporting directly to the Chief Medical Officer and collaborating closely with the Chief Data and Analytics Officer, Chief Information Officer, and other senior leaders. The successful candidate will develop and execute a comprehensive medical informatics strategy that aligns with the cancer center’s mission, supports clinical workflows, advances research, and promotes operational efficiency.
Ideal candidates have a minimum of eight years of leadership experience in healthcare informatics, with strong expertise in Epic and other clinical applications, as well as a proven track record of implementing solutions that improve patient care and research outcomes.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
Develop and execute a comprehensive medical informatics strategy aligned with the cancer center’s mission and goals.
Collaborate with the CMO, CQO, CIO, and CDAO to identify opportunities for leveraging informatics to improve patient outcomes, streamline workflows, and advance cancer research.
Clinical Informatics
Oversee the implementation and optimization of the Epic EHR system and other clinical applications, ensuring they support clinical workflows and enhance patient care.
Lead initiatives to leverage clinical decision support systems, telemedicine, and other informatics tools to improve the quality and safety of patient care.
Research Informatics
Collaborate with the CDAO and researchers to implement informatics solutions that facilitate translational research, clinical trials, and data‑driven discoveries in oncology.
Champion the development of data infrastructure and analytics capabilities to support cancer research initiatives.
Data Governance and Security
Collaborate with the Chief Data and Analytics Officer, CIO, and IT/security teams to implement and monitor data security measures.
Interoperability and Integration
Spearhead efforts to enhance interoperability between various healthcare systems, promoting seamless data exchange and collaboration.
Integrate informatics solutions with laboratory systems, imaging platforms, and other relevant technologies to create a unified and cohesive healthcare environment.
Education and Training
Develop and implement education and training programs for healthcare professionals on the effective use of informatics tools and technologies.
Foster a culture of continuous learning and innovation within the organization.
Regulatory Compliance
Stay abreast of relevant healthcare regulations and standards related to informatics and ensure compliance with HIPAA, HITECH, and other requirements.
Additional Responsibilities and Goals
Provide executive leadership and strategic direction for clinical information systems.
Responsible for physician engagement, adoption, standardization, and optimization of clinical information systems.
Identify, evaluate, and assess new care‑delivery technologies, making recommendations on integration impacts and fostering digital adoption.
Set strategic direction for clinical systems, improving physician efficiency through EHR optimization and innovation.
Develop governance frameworks, address strategic goals, and identify opportunities for enhanced use of clinical information systems and reporting/analysis tools.
Understand physician needs and burnout drivers related to EHR usability, and develop strategies to address them.
Communicate the latest trends in healthcare, clinician wellbeing, clinical information systems, and point‑of‑care products.
Serve as physician subject‑matter expert in defining clinical system requirements for implementation and champion adoption.
Drive clinical innovation by collaboratively developing strategy, processes, and resources to pilot and evaluate new tools, workflows, and methods.
Partner with the CDAO, CIO, and AI Governance Committee on validation, testing, deployment, and monitoring of clinical AI tools and models.
Collaborate with the CQO, CDAO, research leaders, and others to increase utilization of quality‑improvement trials, randomization within the medical record, and real‑world learning to improve outcomes.
Leadership Competencies
Leading Change – ensures all team members understand the strategic imperative and how change impacts them.
Engages all levels of leadership to embrace short‑, medium‑ and long‑term strategy.
Continually improves flow of change‑related information throughout the organization.
Coaching and Leadership – builds a strong, customer‑focused team of directors, managers, and employees.
Supervisory Responsibilities
Build a team of direct and indirect resources in the first year, working with the CIO and CDAO to define responsibilities and resources.
Work with Nursing, Pharmacy, IS, and I&A on a Clinical Informatics strategy, including staffing and governance model.
Patient Contact Yes
Special Working Conditions Weekend, shift work, holiday, and on‑call may be required.
Education and Experience
Medical Doctor (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) with board certification in a relevant medical specialty.
Relevant experience in medical informatics, health informatics, or a related field.
Minimum of eight years of leadership experience in healthcare informatics, focusing on Epic and other clinical applications.
Strong understanding of healthcare information systems, EHRs, clinical decision support, and data analytics.
Proven track record of successful implementation of informatics solutions to improve patient care and advance research.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders.
At Dana‑Farber Cancer Institute, we work every day to create an innovative, caring, and inclusive environment where every patient, family, and staff member feels they belong.
Dana‑Farber Cancer Institute is an equal‑opportunity employer and affirms the right of every qualified applicant to receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability, age, ancestry, military service, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.
Pay Transparency Statement: The hiring range is based on market pay structures, with individual salaries determined by factors such as business needs, market conditions, internal equity, and candidate’s relevant experience, skills and qualifications.
For union positions, the pay range is determined by the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).
Salary Range: $140,000.00 – $337,500.00
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