Director of Data and Research

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Management Trenton, NJ, US

4 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $ To $ Annually

At Trenton Health Team
, we believe that human health and well-being is fundamental to a healthy society. We are committed to ensuring that everyone can access healthcare and to addressing societal factors such as food, housing, jobs, and safety. We work in collaboration with dozens of partners to identify gaps in access to health and well-being, and then address those gaps through work with individuals, through collaboration with partners, and by helping larger organizations access the data they need to design effective programs and policies.

Having achieved national recognition since its founding in 2006, THT is now one of four state-designated Regional Health Hubs focused on addressing the social determinants of health and achieving equitable health outcomes.

The Director of Data & Research will champion innovative approaches to using data, information, and technology to drive improvements in the health and well-being of the Trenton community and across New Jersey. The Director is responsible for envisioning and executing an analytics strategy that empowers internal staff and external partners with actionable insights to support decision‑making, program evaluation, and systems change.

They will lead the design and delivery of THT’s analytics products, ensuring they align with organizational priorities and community needs. The Director will play a pivotal role in the growth and expansion of THT’s Data Initiatives, developing and deploying a business plan that will result in significant growth over the next five years.

What we offer

Working with THT means joining a diverse team of approximately 40 professionals with backgrounds in public health, medicine, social work, community development, data analytics, information technology, marketing and communications, and business management, who are here to serve the Trenton region.

THT fosters a culture of flexibility and creativity and supports staff in achieving their personal and professional goals.

Our employees enjoy the following benefits:

• Medical, dental & vision insurance funded by THT at 80-100%
• Employer-supported HSA contribution
• 401k Retirement plan with 4% employer match
• Life Insurance (Employer-funded basic at 1.5x salary, plus voluntary & AD&D)
• Generous paid time off (PTO plus 16 holidays annually)
• Short Term & Long-Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Program
• Discretionary benefit program

Who Are We Looking For?

Trenton Health Team is seeking a talented, committed, and passionate leader to join our team as Director of Data & Research
. The ideal candidate is:

• A data lover and continuous learner who can translate complex data into clear, concise narratives for community partners and non-technical stakeholders.
• An entrepreneurial leader who loves bringing ideas to action, helping organizations understand their needs and developing solutions that add value.
• A community-centered innovator who is passionate about creatively using data to address local health challenges and has a track record of turning ideas into action
• A quantitative thought leader capable of partnering with senior leadership and external stakeholders to envision, develop, and deploy data solutions to inform and evaluate practice
• A project manager who is highly organized and able to simultaneously execute multiple projects and deadlines.
• A servant‑leader with experience managing diverse, high‑performing teams
• An excellent communicator, with strong writing, report development, and public speaking…