SENIOR DIRECTOR, PRODUCT & TECHNOLOGY

Company: Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
Location: Boston
Posted on: October 19, 2024

Job Description:

The Dana-Farber Cancer Institute (DFCI) is seeking a visionary leader to join our team as the Senior Director of Product and Technology, serving our esteemed research community.
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This pivotal role reports directly to the Vice President (VP) of Research Informatics Operations (RIO) and plays a critical role in the development, implementation, and continuous enhancement of advanced technology platforms that support our basic research labs, clinical trial informatics, research administration, and scientific computing. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in product leadership, with a robust background in systems architecture and a demonstrated passion for propelling cancer research forward through technological innovation. This role demands proficiency in product management, systems integration, data acquisition, and IT infrastructure. The Senior Director will be responsible for steering the strategic planning and successful deployment of innovative products that are aligned with the operational needs of our researchers and the overarching goals of the Institute. As a strategic visionary, the Senior Director will manage the introduction of new systems implementations and integrations, specifically tailored to meet the requirements of our research stakeholders working in research labs, designing and conducting clinical trials, and developing scientific computing techniques. Collaboration is key to success in this role, requiring close partnerships with collaborators functioning at all levels, including senior executives, faculty, research operational leaders, and business domain experts. This role offers a unique opportunity to significantly impact the capability and scalability of our researchers to conduct innovative research and deliver superior patient care. If you are prepared to take a leading role in transforming cancer research and care, we invite you to apply to join our team at DFCI. PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Strategic Responsibilities

• Partners with VP of RIO to develop a clear product and technology strategy and vision, aligning the product roadmap and product goals with the overall Institute goals, market trends, and various client needs.
• Oversees the product planning process by leading matrixed, cross-functional teams to prioritize features, define requirements and create roadmaps for every product ensuring a successful product development lifecycle for all research systems and platforms.
• Leads a large department of directors, associate directors, product managers, developers, integration developers, quality assurance (QA) analysts, and infrastructure specialists. Ensures the department meets key Institute performance indicators (KPIs), identifies operational risks, and provides mitigation strategies.
• Determines the strategic value of utilizing sponsored and outsourced staff for specific talent needs. Directly manages technical development resources located in India.
• Develops and executes strategy for enterprise data stewardship with DFCI and I&A leadership. Acts as DFCI leader for democratization of data, tools, and analytics and enables stakeholders to embark on that journey.
• Collaborates regularly with the Senior Director of Architecture and Strategy to align the overall strategic direction for new product designs within the context of the entire research product landscape. Ensures product innovation initiatives are in harmony with the overall architectural vision and strategic goals of the organization.
• Ensures the team regularly identifies opportunities for leveraging AI technologies, including LLMs, to enhance product innovation and streamline research processes. Leadership Responsibilities
  • Responsible for the design, development, implementation, scalability, and ongoing enhancements of over 30 research systems and platforms with more than 14K users at DFCI and various internal and external research collaborating entities, including the DF/HCC.
  • Provides solutions for all oncology-related work and activities for the DF/HCC.
  • Oversees the entire lifecycle of the full suite of the product portfolio; from ideation and development to launch and continuous improvement.
  • Collaborates closely with RIO Account Services leadership, who support the Basic Research & Research Administration, Translational Research and Clinical Trials Research domains, to identify and prioritize solution delivery across the entire research enterprise including multiple departments, labs, and external collaborators. Collaborates with other I&A client-facing leads to provide platform solutions for clinical and business operations, as needed.
  • Oversees the integration of AI technologies into product management processes, ensuring continuous innovation and alignment with emerging technological advancements. Human Resources Management Responsibilities
    • Responsible for employment decisions. Receives input from direct reports on staffing needs and builds business cases for adding FTEs where appropriate to present at position control meetings.
    • Fosters a collaborative and innovative work environment that attracts top talent and encourages professional growth.
    • Teaches/coaches management and leadership skills to develop people managers within the team. Minimum Education: Bachelor's degree required, ideally in a STEM field. Advanced degree preferred, ideally in business administration, marketing, computer science, software development or a related field. Minimum Experience:
      • 15+ years of relevant professional experience, with 10+ in a biomedical or healthcare setting preferred. A directly relevant advanced degree may substitute for professional experience (Masters 1 yr, PhD 3 yrs).
      • 10 years of experience in product management, preferably in leadership roles, with a track record of successfully managing and launching products/software platforms in a large-scale enterprise environment.
      • 10 years of direct people management experience.
      • 10 years of exceptional planning, strategy, project management, negotiation, and organizational skills, with the demonstrated ability to drive multiple concurrent projects in a complex, deadline-driven environment.
      • 7 years of building and managing high-performance product management and software development teams. 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. As relentless as we are in our mission to reduce the burden of cancer for all, we are equally committed to diversifying our faculty and staff. Cancer knows no boundaries and when it comes to hiring the most dedicated and diverse professionals, neither do we. If working in this kind of organization inspires you, we encourage you to apply. 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.
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