Vice President, Chief Medical Informatics Officer

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Chief Medical Informatics Officer (CMIO) with a minimum of eight years of leadership experience, specifically in the implementation and optimization of electronic health records (preferably Epic) and other clinical applications, to join our prestigious cancer center leadership team. Reporting directly to the Chief Medical Officer (CMO) and working in close collaboration with the Chief Data and Analytics Officer (CDAO) and Chief Information Officer (CIO), the CMIO will play a pivotal role in driving the strategic vision for clinical informatics.

The successful candidate will foster collaboration, ensuring the seamless integration of cutting‑edge technology and data analytics to enhance patient care, provider experience, clinical research, and operational efficiency. The selected individual is anticipated to devote at least 80% effort to the role of CMIO, with an option to devote up to 20% effort to clinical duties aligned with the individual’s professional training if desired.

Located in Boston and the surrounding communities, Dana‑Farber Cancer Institute is a leader in life‑changing breakthroughs in cancer research and patient care. We are united in our mission of conquering cancer, HIV/AIDS and related diseases. We strive to create an inclusive, diverse, and equitable environment where we provide compassionate and comprehensive care to patients of all backgrounds, and design programs to promote public health particularly among high‑risk and underserved populations.

We conduct groundbreaking research that advances treatment, we educate tomorrow’s physicians/researchers, and we work with amazing partners, including other Harvard Medical School‑affiliated hospitals.

• Develop and execute a comprehensive medical informatics strategy aligned with the cancer center's mission and goals.
• Collaborate with the CMO, CQO, CIO, and CDAO to identify opportunities for leveraging informatics to improve patient outcomes, streamline workflows, and advance cancer research.

• Oversee the implementation and optimization of the Epic EHR system and other clinical applications, ensuring they support clinical workflows and enhance patient care.
• Lead initiatives to leverage clinical decision support systems, telemedicine, and other informatics tools to improve the quality and safety of patient care.

• Collaborate with the CDAO and researchers to implement informatics solutions that facilitate translational research, clinical trials, and data‑driven discoveries in the field of oncology.
• Champion/sponsor the development of data infrastructure and analytics capabilities to support cancer research initiatives.

• Collaborate with the Chief Data and Analytics Officer, CIO, and IT/security teams to implement and monitor data security measures.

• Spearhead efforts to enhance interoperability between various healthcare systems, promoting seamless data exchange and collaboration.
• Integrate informatics solutions with laboratory systems, imaging platforms, and other relevant technologies to create a unified and cohesive healthcare environment.

• Develop and implement education and training programs for healthcare professionals on the effective use of informatics tools and technologies.
• Foster a culture of continuous learning and innovation within the organization.

• Stay abreast of relevant healthcare regulations and standards related to informatics and ensure compliance with HIPAA, HITECH, and other regulatory requirements.

• Provides executive leadership and strategic direction for clinical information systems.
• Responsible for physician engagement, adoption, standardization and optimization of clinical information systems and clinical informatics.
• Identification, evaluation, and assessment of new care delivery technologies, developing recommendation on the impact of integrations with existing workflows and systems, and will encourage digital adoption, inspire innovation, and…