Information Technology Director (Full Time)

Position Overview:
StageZero Life Sciences, Inc. is a global, vertically integrated healthcare company dedicated to improving outcomes for cancer and other chronic diseases through early detection and intervention. We are looking for an experienced IT Director to oversee the use of Information technology (IT) in our company. The IT Director will provide leadership, vision, and oversight for information systems and technology with a focus on service excellence, quality, efficiency, and clinical integration with overall responsibility for the direction, coordination, and management of all IT business and clinical functions. The successful candidate will be expected to build strong and supportive collegial relationships to develop and execute IT strategies, to assure achievement of the overall system’s strategic goals and objectives.

Location: Job is in Richmond, VA. Will be required to travel to office 1 day a week.

About StageZero Life Sciences:
StageZero Life Sciences is dedicated to the early detection of cancer and multiple disease states through our suite of blood-based diagnostic assays. As early pioneers in liquid biopsies, we developed one of the first blood-based biomarker tests for the early identification of Colorectal Cancer, ColonSentry®, and our next-generation pan-cancer test, Aristotle®, for simultaneously detecting signatures of 10 different cancers from a blood sample.  These assays are based on our proprietary Sentinel Principle technology, the scientific concept that the circulating blood reflects, in a detectable way, what is occurring throughout the body.​ We continue to pursue the development of novel diagnostics assays using the Sentinel Principle to address unmet needs in early cancer detection and precision medicine.
StageZero Life Sciences operates a CLIA-certified and CAP accredited clinical reference lab based in Richmond, Virginia that offers our full suite of diagnostic tests. We have also recently initiated a partnership with Care Oncology Group which will offer a patient-driven, personalized care model to help reduce the risk of developing cancer and other chronic diseases. Through early interventions delivered using our proprietary advanced diagnostics and physician supervised telehealth oversight, patients will be able to take control over their health and their future.

Duties and Responsibilities include:

• Provide leadership and accountability for information system activities for all entities of the system; improve IT competencies and overall efficiency
• Engage in ongoing communication with senior system executives and physician leaders to identify IT products and services that can directly and indirectly improve patient care, operational efficiency, and major initiatives
• Lead, manage, and coach the IT team to achieve the objectives outlined in the strategic plan
• Investigate and resolve complex problems related to laboratory data reporting standards, laboratory data quality and Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) user functional needs and requirements
• Analyze IT systems requirements and complex situations, troubleshoot implementation problems, coordinate, and schedule repair actions, provide advice on approaches to system management and control
• Formulate policies and procedures, evaluate new system software, trouble-shoot server and database implementation problems
• Establish, implement, and monitor the IT Strategy to meet both short and long-range goals, objectives, policies, and operating procedures
• Partner with senior leadership and business stakeholders to ensure that the technology strategy is aligned and in sync with the clinical and business strategy
• Develop the information technology business plan, control operational budget and expenditures
• Keep abreast of evolving clinical and business priorities and goals to ensure IT functions are being provided in a manner consistent with industry best practices
• Develop and enforce policy and procedures to ensure the protection of the systems’ IT assets and the integrity and privacy of information entrusted to or maintained by the system
• Apply complex technologies to business strategies as the organization and demands on IT continue to grow
• Ensure that the organization’s IT systems meet all legal and regulatory requirements, such as those related to securing protected health information as defined by HIPAA
• Educate and provide best practices and expertise in all areas of HIPAA and data security
• Establish and oversee enterprise-wide technology policies, standards, procedures, and guidelines to prevent the unauthorized use, release, modification, or destruction of data
• Developing standards and processes for the protection of information systems against cyber attacks
• Provide leadership, knowledge and technology support for data analytics, population health, and reporting
• Through experience, knowledge, and continuous education, keep executive leadership and the board apprised of the use and scope of data

  
Requirements and Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or Business Administration
• Proven experience as IT Director or similar managerial role
• Significant experience in a healthcare setting, specifically in technology and information systems planning to support business goals
• Thorough understanding of information technology and information technology infrastructure
• Excellent ability to conceptualize long-term business goals and develop orderly processes to accomplish those goals
• Background in designing/developing IT systems and planning IT implementation
• Solid understanding of data analysis, budgeting, and business operations and superior analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• Experience in business principles and techniques of administration, organization, and management to include an in- depth understanding of the key business issues that exist in the health care industry
• Proficient in Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) functional needs and requirements, storage area network design, security operating systems, and network management and monitoring tools
• Ensures the system security of the health plan; oversees and evaluates system security, back up procedures, and disaster recovery
• Excellent organizational and leadership skills
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal abilities
• In depth understanding of HIPAA

Only candidate selected for an interview will be contacted.

COVID-19 considerations:
StageZero Life Sciences adheres to CDC Guidelines.
New hires must be vaccinated.

Please submit your resume and cover letter to [email protected]

StageZero Life Sciences, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, race, color, age, national origin, religion, disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/assignment, citizenship, pregnancy or maternity, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable national, federal, state or local law.