Manager, Techna
Role Overview
Works with Data Science and Health Informatics Research teams at the intersection of FAIR data management and machine learning.
Teams develop health data applications and tools, including interoperability platforms and integrated predictive models, to accelerate research.
Manages product roadmap and development and guides a development team, connecting unmet customer needs with product design.
Works with software developers, architects, business analysts, designers, managers, research programs, principal investigators, and other stakeholders.
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Position summary
Works with Data Science and Health Informatics Research teams at the intersection of FAIR data management and machine learning.
Teams develop health data applications and tools, including interoperability platforms and integrated predictive models, to accelerate research.
Manages product roadmap and development and guides a development team, connecting unmet customer needs with product design.
Works with software developers, architects, business analysts, designers, managers, research programs, principal investigators, and other stakeholders.
Duties
- Identify technological opportunities and work with leadership to prioritize and execute them.
- Translate business needs into technical requirements and related resources.
- Track progress, success, and failures and demonstrate value to internal stakeholders.
- Use data-informed decisions to shape strategy and identify opportunities.
- Resolve ambiguous problems, prioritize work, and drive iterative execution aligned to strategic goals.
- Present project developments, progress, and outcomes to stakeholders; communicate product insights, positioning, and value proposition.
- Lead day-to-day operational and administrative functions for national Data Science Team projects.
- Collaborate with research programs and stakeholders to enable research and optimize clinical care at UHN and partner organizations.
- Partner with Techna leadership on operational and strategic initiatives; supervise technical staff and allocate resources effectively.
- Gather feedback on product features, facilitate roadmap workshops, work across teams, and manage concurrent projects and timelines.
Qualifications
- Master’s degree or recognized equivalent in Health Science, Computer Science, Health Administration, or a related field.
- Up to five years of relevant experience in a health-related field.
- At least two years supervising and mentoring staff, ideally software developers and engineers.
- At least two years as a product manager on SaaS enterprise products or technically complex platforms.
- Software engineering background or experience building data pipelines and using modern data infrastructure such as Kubernetes, Spark or Beam, Redshift, or BigQuery.
- Experience supporting complex research and clinical environments and translating clinical or research needs into technology requirements.
- Track record taking features from conception through launch, adoption, engagement, and retention.
- Project management experience and familiarity with Agile and Waterfall methodologies.
- Strong communication, influence, and collaboration with technical and cross-functional stakeholders.
- Working knowledge of REB, Health Canada, or equivalent requirements is considered an asset.
- Java, SQL, Oracle, Mongo, RDF, HL7, FHIR, JavaScript, and Angular experience is an asset.
Schedule and employment
- Permanent full-time position, 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday.
Compensation
- Salary range is CAD 105,476–155,476 per annum.
Workplace
- Position is based at the R. Fraser Elliott Building, Toronto General Hospital, Toronto.
Benefits
- UHN lists pension plan participation, transit and shuttle access, a flexible work environment, development opportunities, and corporate discounts.
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