Executive Director, Research Informatics (Academic & Translational Science)

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

Beverly Hills, CA(remote)

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$185,619.20–$334,110.40 Per Hour

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Academic Affairs, Academic Background, Academic Research, Administrative Skills, Alliance/Partner Management, Anesthesiology, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Biomedical Research, Budget Management, Business Intelligence, Capital Expenditure (CAPEX), Chemotherapy, Clinical Research, Clinical Trial, Computer Science, Continuous Improvement, Cross-Functional, Direct Email, Economics, Ecosystems, Educational Administration, Enterprise Application Integration (EAI), Facebook, Flexible Spending Accounts, Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ), Healthcare, Higher Education, Infectious Diseases, Informatics, Information Technology & Information Systems, Interoperability, Leadership, LinkedIn, Mathematics, Medical Record System, Medical Research, Mentoring, Nursing, Operational Expenditure (OPEX), Pathology, Patient Care, Problem Solving Skills, Quantitative Research, Research Administration, Resource Management, Short Messaging Service (SMS), Software Administration, Staff Development, Standards of Care, Statistics, Stewardship, Strategic Planning, Technical Research, Technical Support, Time Management, Training/Teaching, Translational Research, Unstructured Data, Vaccination

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Beverly Hills, CA

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30+ days ago

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Here at Cedars-Sinai, our projects represent a new age in medical research and innovation, and we're proud of the progress our team continues to make. Together, we can match the right treatment to the right patient at the right time for the best possible outcomes.

Job Type: Full-time regular
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Shift Duration: 8 hour

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Executive Director, Research Informatics (Academic & Translational Science)

Job ID 16800 Location Beverly Hills, California, United States Job Category Information Technology Date posted 04/23/2026

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The Executive Director of Research Informatics is responsible for advancing academic excellence by delivering timely research-grade data solutions, high-performance computing, applications, translational AI research support, and other IT enabling functions across Cedars Sinai Academic Affairs operations. This position requires a strong background in research informatics, commitment to supporting higher education and academic research, evidence of biomedical research collaboration and leadership capabilities to direct a team of technical professionals.

Lead the strategic development and delivery of multimodal research-grade data products and services to support cutting-edge academic research initiatives.
Direct the development and implementation of transformative initiatives that advance Cedars Sinai's position as a leader in academic research and higher education.
Serve as a key thought partner to academic administration, faculty, students, and researchers for identifying, developing, and implementing advanced technology solutions that advance cutting-edge basic science, clinical, quantitative, and population research at Cedars Sinai.
Oversee the implementation and management of high-performance computing and storage infrastructure to meet the evolving demands of complex research programs.
Develop and execute strategic initiatives to drive awareness and adoption of RISCC (Research, Informatics and Scientific Computing Core) technology solutions among academic stakeholders.
Direct the deployment of sophisticated technology solutions to streamline clinical trial enrollment and facilitate the implementation of AI discoveries in clinical settings.
Work with academic leadership to align RISCC capabilities with institutional research strategy and educational needs and priorities.
Develop and lead workshops, tutorials, and educational sessions to train and inform the research community about cutting-edge tools, technology, and programs available at Cedars-Sinai.
Direct the management of operating and capital expenditures for the department with strong financial stewardship, including budget development and resource allocation.
Establish standards and protocols for comprehensive support of education and research applications across the institution.
Collaborate with Enterprise Information Services (EIS) leadership to ensure seamless integration of research technology services within the broader institutional technology ecosystem.
Build and maintain strategic partnerships with cross-functional teams and key stakeholders to ensure alignment with organizational goals and research priorities.
Build, develop, and lead a high-performing team of analysts, business intelligence developers, and technical professionals.
Provide executive mentorship and foster professional development and growth of team members.
Establish and nurture a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Provide executive oversight for the consistent delivery of trusted, timely, and high-impact solutions to customers.
Prefer someone who lives locally or willing to relocate to LA area, but open to remote in Approved States*

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Experience Requirements:

Ten (10) plus years of experience in academic medical center environments with proven experience providing multimodal data services (EHR, imaging, pathology and other omics, unstructured data, etc.) and a track record of successfully implementing technology and AI services to support research, clinical trial recruitment, high-performance computing (HPC), and application support.

Five (5) plus years of management experience, preferably in a large medical center environment, with a focus on academic research.

Educational Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in computer science, economics, mathematics, statistics, engineering, or a related biomedical research field.

Master's degree preferred.

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Req ID 16800 Working Title Executive Director, Research Informatics (Academic & Translational Science) Department Director Data Intelligence Business Entity Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Job Category Information Technology Job Specialty Information Technology Additional Locations Los Angeles,CA,United States Overtime Status EXEMPT Primary Shift Day Shift Duration 8 hour Base Pay $185,619.20 - $334,110.40

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We are caretakers and innovators committed to the pursuit of equitable healthcare. But health equity is not possible without representation. Our commitment to diversity goes beyond demographics or checking boxes. Our people must reflect the diverse identities, experiences and geographies of the communities and patients we serve - because that's what our patients, colleagues and communities deserve Quality Care and Research-For All, By All.

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Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

Cedars Sinai is one of the largest nonprofit academic medical centers in the United States, and it is the largest private academic medical center in the Western United States. The Cedars Sinai main campus, which encompasses nearly 24 acres, is located at the point where the cities of Los Angeles, Beverly Hills, and West Hollywood meet. Cedars Sinai has been recognized annually by U.S. News & World Report’s top 10 best hospitals in the U.S. The institution most recently placed No. 7 among a select group of 20 Honor Roll hospitals and ranked nationally in a dozen specialties. In addition, Cedars Sinai ranked No. 3 in California and No. 2 in the Los Angeles metro area.

Within Cedars Sinai, the Institute for Research on Health Aging conducts multi-disciplinary research that prioritizes the prevention of cardiovascular disease, neurocognitive disease, and cancer. Our focus is on translating new research discoveries into pragmatic interventions aimed at promoting healthy aging across diverse populations. Our approach involves human physiology, cohort, and clinical trial studies and our team includes established experts in population, clinical, translational, basic, and data science.

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