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MD Anderson Cancer Center · 2 weeks ago

Associate Director, Research Planning & Development - Data Strategy & Analytics

United States

Full-time

Remote

Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

$111K/yr - $167K/yr

5+ years exp

MD Anderson Cancer Center is a leading institution in cancer research and they are seeking an Associate Director of Research Planning and Development. This role provides leadership for analytics and decision support, overseeing a team of Data Scientists and collaborating with institutional leadership to evaluate research programs and resource allocation.

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Responsibilities

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

Qualification

Data managementPredictive modelingStatistical analysisData visualizationResearch administrationLeadershipProject managementCollaborationMentorshipCommunication

Required

Bachelor's Degree Science or medically related field, business or healthcare administration

5 years Academic research setting facilitating research program development and management of research resources to include two years of supervisory/management experience

3 years Required experience to include two years of supervisory/management experience, with 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 be substituted for a maximum of two years of supervisory or management experience

Must pass pre-employment skills test as required and administered by Human Resources

Preferred

Master's Degree Related field

Experience with CCSG or CTSA grants is highly preferred

Benefits

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.

Excellent benefits, including medical, dental, paid time off, retirement, tuition benefits, educational opportunities, and individual and team recognition.