Data Manager, Business Development
Overview
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At Fred Hutch, we believe that the innovation, collaboration, and rigor that result from diversity and inclusion are critical to our mission of eliminating cancer and related diseases. We seek employees who bring different and innovative ways of seeing the world and solving problems. Fred Hutch is in pursuit of becoming an antiracist organization. We are committed to ensuring that all candidates hired share our commitment to diversity, antiracism, and inclusion.
The Data Manager is responsible for the quality, retention and reuse of information, data and documents in and relating to the Office of Business Development (BD). The data manager will analyze existing and new vendor software; define requirements and implementation of software/functionality that enables efficient creation, maintenance and reporting of organization information related to intellectual property, agreements involving Fred Hutch intellectual property (IP) and revenue generated from this IP. The incumbent will manage projects, define and maintain business processes associated with BD data, documents and information. They will also create and maintain communication channels to highlight BD’s data, documentation, information and IP.
Responsibilities
Project Management
Understand organizational and department goals, and identify department’s needs to reach goals. Define and manage projects that implement resources and processes to reach these goals, including identification and prioritization of projects tasks, management of project and responsible parties in completion of tasks throughout the project lifecycle.
Process Improvement
Improve efficiency of department processes and software through understanding the existing processes or business requirements, collect and analyze data, recommend alternative solutions and implement best solution; document the necessary business processes and technical requirements.
Manage Vendor and Internal Business Relationships
Analyze, test and implement existing or new vendor software solutions that fulfill business needs or improve existing processes. Work with vendors regarding functionality needs, coordinate implementation of new software and upgrades with IT, update processes and communicate changes to department and other stakeholders.
Data Quality and Accuracy
Develop and implement information analysis tools and business processes that allow for the review and correction of data in Inteum. Proactively document and define department information; develop, implement and monitor SOPs for information’s quality, retention and reuse. Work with and train entire BD staff to ensure Inteum is accurately maintained, that rules and roles for data entry and ownership are clearly defined. Monitor department information quality on a regular basis, determine cause for errors and correct business processes where quality is not being maintained
Design and Development
Work with appropriate parties to identify, define requirements, test and implement system enhancements to improve department goals.
Reporting
Work with BD leadership to determine strategic, financial, marketing and procedural reporting needs. Develop moderately complex to complex reports through use of various tools and software.
Documentation
Create, manage and maintain consumer documentation made available via the intranet, internet, and other BD communication channels.
Compliance
Define process and manage invention reporting required by federal and private grantors. Update process and SOPs as required by regulation and system changes dictate.
Qualifications
Minimum qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
- Extensive experience engineering business processes, leading the continuous improvement of business processes and writing and monitoring SOPs related to data capture, retention and reuse.
- Ability to apply technical knowledge and principles to evaluate and address business issues/opportunities and to meet the business technical needs of the department/division
- Effective verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
- Experience with consultative, project management, and change management skills
- Experience with methods of analyzing, programming, designing, testing and implementing computer-based systems
- Demonstrated ability to understand and adapt to the changing business environment and to develop solutions to meet changing needs
- The ideal candidate must have an independent work initiative, strong attention to detail, sound judgment, and a diplomatic demeanor
- Ability to evaluate data, make judgments and recommendations regarding department/division information systems
Preferred qualifications:
- Minimum 3 years relevant database experience
- Previous data management experience in a technology transfer office
- Experience with contracts and agreements
- Some knowledge of the biological or biomedical sciences
Fred Hutch has a mandatory COVID-19 vaccine requirement, with exceptions only for approved medical or religious accommodations.
As a condition of employment, newly hired employees must provide proof of vaccination or initiate the accommodations process before their first day of employment.
A statement describing your commitment and contributions toward greater diversity, equity, inclusion, and antiracism in your career or that will be made through your work at Fred Hutch is requested of all finalists.
Our Commitment to Diversity
We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) Employer. We are committed to cultivating a workplace in which diverse perspectives and experiences are welcomed and respected. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, disability (physical or mental), marital or veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, political ideology, or membership in any other legally protected class. We are an Affirmative Action employer. We encourage individuals with diverse backgrounds to apply and desire priority referrals of protected veterans. If due to a disability you need assistance/and or a reasonable accommodation during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to our Employee Services Center at hrops@fredhutch.org or by calling 206-667-4700.