"Manager, Epic EHR Software Configuration, Beacon/Research (Hybrid)"

Position Summary

*This position is mostly remote, but employee will be required to come in once a month and/or as needed.

The Manager EPIC EHR Software Configuration (Beacon / Research / Genomics Applications) is responsible for the strategic configuration, support, and optimization of Epic Beacon, Research, and Genomics-related applications within the organization's electronic health record (EHR) ecosystem. This leader ensures the seamless integration of clinical oncology workflows, research protocols, and genomic data to support precision medicine and evidence-based care delivery. Works closely with key stakeholders to oversee team activities by ensuring work is on track and adheres to defined timelines, budgets, identifying, escalating and resolving associated risks and ensuring overall design delivers the necessary solution that meets end user needs. They will provide application management, support and guidance through the Epic software development life cycle, including requirements gathering, analysis and design. The Manager Epic EHR Software Configuration distinguishes themselves by possessing knowledge of and working with Epic specific software applications.

The Manager collaborates closely with clinical, research, and IT stakeholders to ensure applications are designed, implemented, and maintained in alignment with institutional goals, regulatory requirements, and best practices. This role manages a specialized team of analysts and technical professionals dedicated to delivering innovative and reliable Epic solutions that advance clinical research and genomics-driven patient care.

The Epic Beacon / Research / Genomics Applications Manager distinguishes themselves through deep expertise in Epic’s oncology, research, and genomic solutions, and by bridging clinical, research, and IT domains to support precision medicine initiatives and innovation across the enterprise.

Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Oversee the configuration, implementation, and ongoing optimization of Epic Beacon, Epic Research, and Genomics modules, ensuring alignment with clinical, operational, and research workflows.
• Lead and mentor teams of Epic analysts and IT operational professionals, providing direction, prioritization, staffing oversight, workload management, performance evaluations, and professional development.
• Develop and enforce organizational policies, standards, and guidelines for software configuration, design, deployment, refactoring, testing, and system performance across WashU Medicine and BJC IT.
• Partner with oncology, research, pathology, genomics, and other stakeholder groups to translate business, clinical, and scientific requirements into effective Epic and enterprise technology solutions.
• Ensure successful integration of genomic data and external laboratory interfaces—including molecular pathology systems and genomic repositories—within Epic and related systems.
• Direct project planning and execution, including timelines, budgets, resource allocation, team assignments, quality reviews, and issue escalation, while proactively identifying and mitigating risks.
• Promote a culture of quality by driving the adoption of testing standards, leading test planning, test execution, scenario development, and oversight of quality review and change-related risk management.
• Champion high-quality user experience by engaging end users in workflow and configuration evaluations, gathering and acting on feedback, and iteratively improving system usability and functionality.
• Serve as application manager for Epic Research and Beacon capabilities, including study builds, research billing compliance, investigational drug workflows, and precision medicine/clinical trial initiatives (Pharmacogenomics).
• Drive enterprise efforts related to biomedical data interoperability, clinical trial management, and integration across Epic and ancillary platforms.
• Collaborate with data governance and analytics teams to ensure data integrity, accessibility, and appropriate use for clinical, research, and operational purposes.
• Maintain expert knowledge of the Epic software development lifecycle—including requirements gathering, build, testing, training, deployment, and ongoing optimization.
• Ensure adherence to institutional policies, security standards, budgets, and regulatory frameworks (HIPAA, FDA, IRB, etc.), adjusting operational strategies as needed to support departmental and organizational goals.

Working Conditions:

Job Location/Working Conditions: Normal office environment

Physical Effort: Typically sitting at a desk or table; Repetitive wrist, hand, or finger movement

Equipment: Office equipment

Required Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor’s degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education.

Certifications/Professional Licenses:

No specific certification/professional license is required for this position.

Work Experience:

Relevant Experience (2 Years)

Advanced Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Healthcare Informatics, Computer Science, Nursing, or a related field.
• Five years of Epic experience, including at least two years in Beacon, Research, or Genomics modules.
• Epic certifications in Beacon Oncology, Epic Research, or Genomics.

Preferred Qualifications

Education:

Master's degree

Certifications/Professional Licenses:

Epic Certification - Epic Systems

Work Experience:

Epic Applications (5 Years)

Skills:

Clinical Applications, Clinical Research, Communication, Data Governance, Genomics, Leadership, Molecular Analysis, Problem Solving, Regulatory Compliance, Stakeholder Management

Grade

G15

Salary Range

$84,200.00 - $148,500.00 / Annually