[Hiring] Informatics Innovation Lab Manager @Oregon Health & Science University

Role Description

The Innovation Lab Manager serves as a member of the OCTRI Informatics leadership team, directing the OCTRI Informatics Innovation Lab and providing scientific, technical, and operational leadership for the Lab’s research and development portfolio. The position leads a multidisciplinary team of research engineers, software developers, data engineers, and other technical personnel working with investigators to translate scientific questions into data products, software applications, research platforms, and other informatics solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Business Administration or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 5 years of progressively responsible experience in development management.
• Familiarity with Agile development methodologies and tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence).
• Ability to translate abstract scientific, analytic, or operational concepts into clear technical specifications and user stories.
• Strong understanding of user experience (UX) principles in research or clinical workflows.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including communication with investigators, technical teams, and leadership.

Requirements

• Education in a technical or scientific discipline (e.g., biomedical informatics, computer science, engineering, information sciences, data science, epidemiology, computational sciences) or equivalent experience.
• Proven track record of managing informatics or technology products (software, databases, data platforms, or IT applications) through the full lifecycle, from discovery and scientific scoping through launch and iteration.
• Demonstrated experience working closely with investigators, researchers, or domain experts to translate complex requirements into implemented technical solutions.
• Experience in healthcare, clinical research, or life sciences environments leading informatics or data-driven projects.
• Experience contributing to evaluation, validation, or dissemination of informatics tools, including participation in manuscripts, abstracts, reports, or presentations.
• Exceptional strategic thinking and problem-solving skills in complex research or informatics environments.
• Strong leadership and influencing skills without direct authority.
• Experience working with multidisciplinary teams including researchers, clinicians, software engineers, and data scientists.
• Relevant professional certifications or formal training in informatics, data science, product management, or project management.

Benefits

• Healthcare for full-time employees covered 100% and 88% for dependents.
• $50K of term life insurance provided at no cost to the employee.
• Two separate above market pension plans to choose from.
• Paid time off - 208 hours per year, prorated for part-time.
• Extended illness bank - 64 hours per year, prorated for part-time.
• 9 paid holidays per year.
• Substantial Tri-Met and C-Tran discounts.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Childcare service discounts.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Employee discounts to local and major businesses.