Director of Research Computing

Since its founding in 1947, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston, Massachusetts has been committed to providing adults and children with cancer with the best treatment available today while developing tomorrow's cures through cutting-edge research.

Within the office of the Chief Health Information Officer, the Director of Research Computing will lead the strategy and execution of Research Computing teams and functions at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in support of Research and related groups, overseeing a diverse support staff, managing budgets, prioritizing work, and leading strategic initiatives. The role requires a deep understanding of advanced computing concepts, technical solutions, and their applications in biomedical research, as well as a high level of communication, interpersonal and team-building skills.

* Direct and manage departmental strategic plans, policies, projects, and schedules for the support of workstation, server, storage, network, and workflow environments to meet annual goals and objectives. * Develop scientific and technical objectives in the development and execution of the overall departmental strategy to ensure responsive capabilities in support of the research community’s growth and evolution. * Evaluate overall operations of Research Computing functions and oversee implementation of enhancements. * Develop and establish operating policies, communication channels, and approaches to support a broad range of research activities. * Advise senior management on strategic systems development and integrations in support of organizational goals by serving on organizational planning and policy making committees. * Prepare annual goals and budgets to facilitate an orderly plan of project execution. * Interact with senior management and all levels of research faculty and staff on current and future initiatives to make informed projections regarding technical impact and the pursuit of innovative solutions. * Oversee support, technical, and development leads, and provide opportunity- and risk- based prioritization of objectives for each team. * Ensure all employees are treated with dignity and respect, have appropriate performance feedback and career development conversations and support, and have the tools they need to do their jobs.

* Proven leadership, strategic, and execution abilities. * Excellent verbal and written communications skills. * Exceptional interpersonal and collaboration skills, demonstrated ability to be effective within a complex organizational structure. * Knowledge of and experience with change and transition management. * Knowledge of IT systems and software with the ability to manage across the full spectrum of information technology operations in the context of a biomedical research organization. * Experience with implementation of IT integrations and workflow design in a research-focused environment. * Ability to manage multiple projects with defined deadlines, using a combination of matrix and direct resources. * Ability to articulate ideas to technical, scientific, and administrative audiences. * Exceptionally self-motivated and directed. * Keen attention to detail. * Superior analytical, evaluative, and problem-solving abilities. * Exceptional service orientation. * Ability to motivate and inspire others in a team-oriented, collaborative environment. * Ability to work under minimal supervision in complex environments. * Ability to effectively manage client and partner expectations. * Ability to interact professionally with senior executives. * An engaging and open interpersonal style complemented by the analytical pragmatism necessary to quickly dissect highly complex issues in a highly complex environment. * Ability to establish immediate credibility among peers -- a professional who is respected for intelligence and technical expertise. * Solves complex problems and takes a new perspective on existing solutions; exercises judgment based on the analysis of multiple sources of information. * Strong sense of balance and ethics, ability to consistently represent the interests and mission of the DFCI and act on behalf of its current and future patients.