Director of Informatics and Data Science Operations and Development

Hiring Department: Center for Clinical and Translational Science

Location: Chicago, IL USA

Requisition ID: 1040312

Posting Close Date: May 7, 2026

Salary: The budgeted salary range for the position is $100,000 – 175,000.

Final salary offered will be determined by a thorough assessment of available market data, internal salary equity, candidate experience and qualifications, and budget constraints. It is not typical for an individual to be offered a salary at or near the top of the full range for a position.

About The University Of Illinois Chicago

UIC is among the nation’s preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent “Best Colleges” rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has over 300,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.

This position is intended to be eligible for benefits . This includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.

The Director of Informatics and Data Science Operations and Development provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for the Informatics and Data Science Program within the Center for Clinical and Translational Science (CCTS). Funded through the Clinical and Translational Science Awards Program (CTSA), the Program advances the national mission of accelerating the translation of scientific discoveries into improved health outcomes. This is achieved through the development of robust informatics infrastructure, the promotion of interdisciplinary team science, the enablement of high-quality and interoperable data integration, and the support of innovative, rigorous, and reproducible clinical and translational research.

This position bridges advanced technical expertise with real-world health implementation by identifying translational bottlenecks, developing novel methodological and analytic approaches, and advancing informatics initiatives aligned with institutional strategy and national CTSA priorities. In collaboration with Data Science/Informatics Director(s) this role contributes to shaping the scientific direction and growth of informatics-driven research initiatives across the CCTS and the UIC health sciences colleges, strengthening the University’s impact within the national translational science ecosystem. The role leads the design, development, and implementation of innovative informatics and data science solutions that address the evolving needs of clinical and translational investigators across the full research continuum.

Responsibilities:

Operational Leadership and Team Management

• Provide strategic and day-to-day leadership for the CCTS Informatics/Data Science team.
• Supervise, mentor, and develop informatics specialists and staff, including performance management, coaching, and professional development planning.
• Foster a collaborative, accountable, and high-performing team culture.
• Establish and enforce team norms, standard operating procedures, and quality standards in alignment with Center policies, Campus guidelines, and state/federal regulations.
• Oversee resource allocation and project prioritization to ensure timely and high-quality delivery of services.
• Assign personnel to projects; guide development of project plans and timelines; monitor progress and ensure achievement of strategic objectives.
• Track and report scientific and operational progress, resource utilization, performance metrics, and quality indicators.
• Identify operational or scientific barriers and implement solutions to ensure successful project outcomes.

Scientific and Technical Leadership

• Advise Center leadership on innovative informatics strategies that align with local and national research priorities and sponsor requirements.
• Lead needs assessments with investigators to identify opportunities for clinical information systems and data services.
• Monitor emerging trends in biomedical informatics, clinical data science, AI, and translational research.
• Oversee the design, development, and implementation of clinical informatics solutions that