About this opportunity
Moffitt Cancer Center lists this EPIC RESEARCH DIRECTOR - $10K Sign-On Bonus opportunity in land o' lakes, Florida. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Summary
Working at Moffitt is both a career and a mission: to contribute to the prevention and cure of cancer. As the only National Cancer Institute‑designated Comprehensive Cancer Center based in Florida, Moffitt employs some of the best and brightest minds from around the world and is recognized as a leading workplace.
EPIC Research Director
The Director, Epic Research leads the design, implementation, management, and ongoing optimization of research functions within the Epic system in support of Moffitt’s research workflow and initiatives. They oversee integration of Epic modules and features to support research administration, clinical trials management, streamline workflows, and enhance the research experience. The role collaborates with research staff, clinical staff, IT professionals, and key stakeholders across the organization.
Responsibilities
Manage the technical Epic research team, including recruitment, performance, and professional development
Collaborate with clinical research, operational, and IT stakeholders to design and implement workflows
Evaluate team member progress, especially direct reports, and provide regular feedback
Hold team members accountable for meeting standards, timely completion of deliverables, customer services, and user satisfaction, making staffing changes as appropriate
Serve as escalation point for issues and change requests, ensuring timely resolution
Manage and mentor team, monitor budgets, enforce service delivery, and ensure system performance/uptime
Manage the operational and capital budgets for Epic systems and adjacent systems that support research
Support governance, manage vendor relations, and ensure adherence to standards and policies
Ensure appropriate systems meet regulatory and compliance standards, including HIPAA, CMS, ONC, and state‑specific guidelines
Actively engage and oversee teams in support of Epic deployments, upgrades, optimization projects and integration initiatives
Lead change management efforts to ensure adoption of new EHR functionalities related to research
Drive enhancements in workflow, quality, safety, cost‑efficiency, and user satisfaction
Define and monitor KPIs for system adoption, satisfaction, system uptime, and operational efficiency, ensuring that EHR optimizations align with strategic priorities
Continuously stay abreast of new developments in EHR products; both Epic and those to integrate and complement the EHR
Serve as an expert in both the implementation and effective use of EHR technology
Own relationships with outside vendors to ensure adherence to contractual obligations such as SLAs and KPIs
Credentials and Experience
Bachelor’s Degree – Computer Science or Healthcare Administration
Minimum 10 years in healthcare IT, with 8+ years of experience within Epic environment
Minimum 5 years of leadership experience
Preferred Experience
Strong systems implementation and integration experience
Epic certifications in relevant modules preferred
Deep domain knowledge of Epic research modules inclusive of Beacon
Understanding of research and/or clinical trials space within the healthcare environment
Preferred Certification
EPIC Certification
Salary Range
Salary ranges posted for this position represent the expected base pay range. Actual compensation may vary based on location and various job‑related factors.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Moffitt Cancer Center is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, or protected veteran or disabled status. We seek candidates whose skills, and personal and professional experience, have prepared them to contribute to our commitment to diversity and excellence.
Reasonable Accommodation
Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Moffitt endeavors to make moffitt.org/careers accessible to any and all users. For accommodation requests, contact the HR Receptionists by phone at 813‑745‑7899 or by email at
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Worksite address
land o' lakes, FL, 33558, US
Who can apply
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