Assoc Dir Business Operations & Clinical Data Mgmt

Job Summary

The University of Utah's Department of Surgery is seeking a strategic and experienced Associate Director of Business Operations & Clinical Data Management to lead operational excellence and data-driven decision-making across the department. This role blends business operations leadership with oversight of clinical data management strategy, ensuring alignment with institutional goals, regulatory standards, and high-quality patient care outcomes.

This position reports directly to the Director of Clinical Operations and serves as a key partner in advancing departmental strategy, performance, and innovation.

This senior leadership role is responsible for leading cross-functional initiatives, and advancing both operational performance and data integrity within a complex academic healthcare environment.

About the Team

The Department of Surgery Operations Team supports a diverse and high-performing clinical and academic enterprise. The team partners closely with clinical leadership, faculty, APCs, research teams, and administrative units to drive operational efficiency, data integrity, and strategic growth.

With a strong focus on collaboration and continuous improvement, the team leads initiatives that enhance clinical operations, optimize workflows, and strengthen data-driven decision-making. This role will play a critical part in shaping how data and operations intersect to support patient care, research excellence, and institutional priorities.

Responsibilities

Business Operations Leadership

• Partner with leadership to oversee analysis of business operations to support strategic initiatives
• Drive efficiency by identifying redundancies, removing barriers, and optimizing workflows
• Partner with leadership to enhance decision-making speed and organizational agility
• Analyze and improve business processes, including workflows, procedures, roles, and reporting structures
• Develop tools such as process maps, organizational charts, and strategy maps to support operational improvements
• Evaluate cross-departmental processes to improve integration and performance
• Communicate complex operational insights to senior leadership and stakeholders
• Ensure alignment with University mission, strategic priorities, and performance metrics

Clinical Data Management & Strategy

• Lead the planning, execution, and oversight of clinical data management activities, systems, and processes
• Develop and implement Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for data collection, handling, review, and transfer
• Provide strategic guidance on clinical data collection, cleaning, validation, and auditing processes
• Ensure the highest levels of data quality, integrity, and regulatory compliance
• Collaborate cross-functionally to align data management practices with operational and strategic goals
• Lead workflow assessments to capture business and clinical requirements and translate them into system solutions
• Parter with IT and end-users to support application integration and alignment with clinical and operational needs
• Serve as a subject matter expert in clinical systems, influencing best practices and standards across the department

Leadership & People Management

• Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and collaboration
• Serve as a key leader driving change and innovation across the department

Minimum Qualifications

EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT: 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience (Example: bachelor's degree = 4 years of directly related work experience).

Department may hire employee at one of the following job levels:

Associate Director, Business Operations Analysis Management: Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) + 10 years or a master's (or equivalency) + 8 years of directly related work experience.

Preferences

• Experience in academic medicine, healthcare operations, or clinical informatics
• Deep knowledge of EMR systems and clinical application ecosystems
• Expertise in process improvement, data governance, and organizational design
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and strategic thinking skills
• Experience with database systems, data workflows, and vendor management

Why Join Us?

At the University of Utah, you'll join a mission-driven institution at the forefront of healthcare, research, and education. The Department of Surgery offers a collaborative, innovative environment where operational excellence and high-quality data directly support patient care and clinical advancement.

Special Instructions

Requisition Number: PRN44724B

Full Time or Part Time? Full Time

Work Schedule Summary: weekdays

Department: 00256 - Surgery Administration

Location: Campus

Pay Rate Range: 75,398 - 157,628

Close Date: 4/30/2026

Open Until Filled:

To apply, visit https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/200224