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Director, Analytics

Lucile Salter Packard Children's Hospital at Stanford
United States, California, Palo Alto
725 Welch Road (Show on map)
Apr 29, 2025
Company Description At Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford, we know world-renowned care begins with world-class caring. That's why we combine advanced technologies and breakthrough discoveries with family-centered care. It's why we provide our caregivers with continuing education and state-of-the-art facilities, like the newly remodeled Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford. And it's why we need caring, committed people on our team - like you. Join us on our mission to heal humanity, one child and family at a time. Job Description Job Summary This paragraph summarizes the general nature, level and purpose of the job. The Director of Analytics will spearhead the development and execution of organizational analytics strategy, manage relationships with partners and stakeholders, and lead various analytics personnel in a federated capacity. This role will oversee key analytics governance forums, including the Data Management Committee, and drive data literacy initiatives as a cornerstone of our strategy. Essential Functions The essential functions listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification. They are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned. Employees must abide by all Joint Commission Requirements including but not limited to sensitivity to cultural diversity, patient care, patient rights and ethical treatment, safety and security of physical environments, emergency management, teamwork, respect for others, participation in ongoing education and training, communication and adherence to safety and quality programs, sustaining compliance with National Patient Safety Goals, and licensure and health screenings. Must perform all duties and responsibilities in accordance with the hospital's policies and procedures, including its Service Standards and its Code of Conduct. Develop and implement the Stanford Medicine Children's Health data analytics strategy in alignment with organizational goals, ensuring adoption of emerging trends. Lead the design and maintenance of enterprise-wide dashboards, reports, and data models, ensuring they drive actionable insights and operational efficiency. Collaborate with clinical, operational, and administrative leadership to identify key metrics and provide insights for continuous improvement through focused analytics initiatives. Oversee data governance initiatives to ensure data integrity, quality, and security, thereby establishing a robust data foundation for analytics. Partner with IT leadership to ensure appropriate infrastructure, tools, and technology are in place to support advanced analytics and manage demand and capacity effectively. Translate complex data into clear narratives and recommendations for senior leadership, enabling informed decision-making. Stay current with emerging healthcare analytics trends and best practices to continually enhance the analytics program. Plan, coordinate, and implement security measures to safeguard data, aligning with the organizational security policies and compliance requirements. Drive strategic development by setting clear priorities, managing resources, and ensuring the analytics strategy aligns with the broader organizational objectives. Qualifications Minimum Qualifications Education: Bachelor's degree in business management, Computer Science Clinical Informatics, Nursing or related field. Experience: Minimum of seven (7) years in progressively responsible roles within Information Technology, with significant experience in healthcare IT. Licensure/Certification: none. Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities These are the observable and measurable attributes and skills required to perform successfully the essential functions of the job and are generally demonstrated through qualifying experience, education, or licensure/certification. Data Management: Extensive understanding of data management principles, including data governance, data quality, and data stewardship. Analytics Tools: Familiarity with various analytics tools and technologies such as SQL, Python, R, and data visualization platforms like Tableau or Power BI. Data Literacy: Comprehensive understanding of data literacy concepts to foster a data-driven culture within the organization. Healthcare Industry Knowledge: Familiarity with healthcare industry practices, particularly in pediatric healthcare, to align analytics strategies with organizational goals. Strategic Planning: Ability to develop and execute analytics strategies that support business objectives and drive performance improvements. Stakeholder Management: Build and maintain collaborative relationships with internal and external partners, effectively communicating and managing expectations. Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to articulate complex concepts clearly and persuasively to diverse audiences. Physical Requirements The Physical Requirements and Working Conditions in which the job is typically performed are available from the Occupational Health Department. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job Additional Information Pay Range Compensation is based on the level and requirements of the role. Salary within our ranges may also be determined by your education, experience, knowledge, skills, location, and abilities, as required by the role, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data. Typically, new team members join at the minimum to mid salary range. Minimum to Midpoint Range (Hourly): $96.09 to $127.43 Stanford Medicine Children's Health (SMCH) strongly values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination in all of its policies and practices, including the area of employment. Accordingly, SMCH does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, religion, age, national or ethnic origin, political beliefs, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, or disability, or the perception of any of the above. People of all genders, members of all racial and ethnic groups, people with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants with criminal convictions will be considered after an individualized assessment of the conviction and the job requirements, and where applicable, in compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.