Director of Clinical Applications

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center is an independent, nonprofit organization providing adult cancer treatment and groundbreaking research focused on cancer and infectious diseases. Based in Seattle, Fred Hutch is the only National Cancer Institute-designated cancer center in Washington.

With a track record of global leadership in bone marrow transplantation, HIV/AIDS prevention, immunotherapy and COVID-19 vaccines, Fred Hutch has earned a reputation as one of the world's leading cancer, infectious disease and biomedical research centers. Fred Hutch operates eight clinical care sites that provide medical oncology, infusion, radiation, proton therapy and related services, and network affiliations with hospitals in five states. Together, our fully integrated research and clinical care teams seek to discover new cures to the world's deadliest diseases and make life beyond cancer a reality.

At Fred Hutch we value collaboration, compassion, determination, excellence, innovation, integrity and respect. These values are grounded in and expressed through the principles of diversity, equity and inclusion. Our mission is directly tied to the humanity, dignity and inherent value of each employee, patient, community member and supporter. Our commitment to learning across our differences and similarities make us stronger. We seek employees who bring different and innovative ways of seeing the world and solving problems. Fred Hutch is in pursuit of becoming an anti-racist organization. We are committed to ensuring that all candidates hired share our commitment to diversity, anti-racism and inclusion.

The Director of Clinical Applications is responsible for the development, implementation, and support of information technology for core oncology and oncology research applications, clinical ancillary and supportive care applications and modules across Fred Hutchison Cancer Center. Systems include but not limited to Epic Enterprise EHR, Ancillary Radiology, and Laboratory information Systems, and Digital Health solutions.

The Director is a key member of the IT Leadership team and must possess a strong knowledge of IT, applications, and project management. Understanding the organization's needs is a major part of this role and requires a thorough understanding of healthcare operations, both ambulatory and inpatient.

The Director will oversee the integrated governance, strategic direction, operating plans, financial management, talent management, application lifecycle and portfolio management, regulatory compliance and oversight, and customer service and relationship management with key clinical, and operational leaders for the aligned applications.

Key IT Leader responsible for planning, implementing, and managing assigned enterprise applications
• Work with clinic and physician leadership and governance committees to facilitate strategic use of clinical applications and supporting technologies in alignment with organizational priorities and initiatives
• Works with IT colleagues and team members to translate strategy into achievable project and operating work plans
• Provides direction for the development, delivery, and support of the standardization, normalization, and delivery of data in clinical or business systems across the enterprise.
• Provides the adult oncology and research communities with professional support in matters relating to operational, and clinical process improvements that require application selection/development, acquisition, implementation, support services, and resource utilization
• Integrates and builds effective and positive working relationships between IT teams and other areas of the organization to ensure needs and expectations of the end-user community are met
• Oversees the analysis of user needs, identification of application integration requirements, implementation of new applications, upgrades of existing applications, support of application performance and functionality, documentation of procedures, and training of end-user community
• Knowledge of CMS interoperability and ONC regulatory requirements; implements workflow and technology enhancements; knowledge of and participation in adhering to HIPAA and cybersecurity regulations, participates in audit and compliance activities and events
• Establishes and monitors KPI performance across the application portfolio and support processes
• Manages the application portfolio, monitors and mitigates risk of portfolio and projects.
• Manages and monitors the capital and operating budgets for application portfolio and projects along with managing and monitoring vendor and contract performance terms
• Lead and/or participate in Technology Governance committees spanning across organizations and strategic partnerships (Community Sites, UW, Fred Hutch Research and Seattle Children's alliance)
• Collaborate with IT Leadership team and HR/Recruiting to recruit, manage, develop and retain talented employees
• Manage and monitor work processes and systems that are related to retaining and developing a high-performing workforce

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology or a related field.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in healthcare information technology, with at least 7 years of direct management experience. 7+ years of experience managing a suite of clinical and business systems across diverse and complex clinical environments. 5+ years practical experience implementing and supporting Epic and ancillary clinical applications. Program development and Oncology leadership experience preferred.
• Advanced understanding of clinical operations (e.g., ambulatory, inpatient, pharmacy, laboratory, and radiology services)
• Demonstrated experience in best practices and leading complex and advanced application solutions
• Excellent interpersonal and written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate clearly, effectively, and concisely to a variety of audiences
• Advanced knowledge and proficiency with standard business software such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, Project (or Smartsheet)

Preferred

• Epic Certification. PMP Certification.
• Program development
• Oncology leadership experience

A statement describing your commitment and contributions toward greater diversity, equity, inclusion, and antiracism in your career or that will be made through your work at Fred Hutch is requested of all finalists.

The annual base salary range for this position is from $178,007 to $296,628 and pay offered will be based on experience and qualifications.

This position may be eligible for relocation assistance.

Most Fred Hutch jobs require some on-campus work. However, there may be flexibility for certain positions. Please check with the recruiter if you are an out-of-state applicant interested only in working outside of the Seattle area.

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center offers employees a comprehensive benefits package designed to enhance health, well-being, and financial security. Benefits include medical/vision, dental, flexible spending accounts, life, disability, retirement, family life support, employee assistance program, onsite health clinic, tuition reimbursement, paid vacation (12-22 days per year), paid sick leave (12-25 days per year), paid holidays (13 days per year), paid parental leave (up to 4 weeks), and partially paid sabbatical leave (up to 6 months).