Senior Clinical Research Informatic Analyst - Alzheimer's Disease Center

DepartmentSOM KC The Alzheimer's Disease Center (ADC)Alzheimer's Disease Center StaffPosition TitleSenior Clinical Research Informatic Analyst - Alzheimer's Disease CenterJob Family GroupProfessional StaffJob Description SummaryThe Senior Clinical Research Informatic Analyst for the Alzheimer's Disease Center is a key operational and technical role within the Alzheimer's Disease Research Center (ADRC), responsible for building and maintaining the data infrastructure that powers the Brain Health Care Accelerator (BHCA) R01. This role sits at the intersection of clinical care, research, and informatics—translating real-world clinical data from the electronic medical record into analyzable datasets, dashboards, and outputs that drive program execution, evaluation, and continuous improvement. The Senior Clinical Research Informatic Analyst will serve as the hands-on data lead for BHCA, owning the end-to-end process of data extraction, transformation, validation, and visualization, ensuring that the program can reliably measure outcomes aligned with the R01 aims and implementation frameworks (RE-AIM, CFIR). This position ensures that the BHCA generates high-quality, timely, and actionable data by building reliable pipelines from the electronic medical record to research datasets and dashboards.Job DescriptionJob DutiesDesign and execute queries to extract data from the electronic medical record (Epic). Work with Clarity, Caboodle, FHIR, or other relevant data sources to retrieve structured data. Identify and access relevant unstructured data sources to support NLP efforts. Build and maintain reproducible data pipelines that transform raw clinical data into research-ready datasets. Develop and maintain datasets aligned with BHCA R01 aims (diagnosis rates, staging, biomarker use, referrals, etc.). Create and maintain a data dictionary and clear definitions for all metrics. Ensure alignment between extracted data and study definitions (e.g., ADRD case identification, cognitive measures). Support data validation processes, including chart review workflows and quality checks. Design and build dashboards to track BHCA performance across key domains such as training completion, adoption and diagnosis, and referrals and care pathways.Ensure dashboards are accurate, interpretable, and updated regularly. Work with program leadership to refine dashboards based on evolving needs. Prepare datasets for analysis aligned with RE-AIM and CFIR frameworks. Support survey and qualitative data integration where applicable. Collaborate with biostatistics and implementation science teams to ensure data readiness for analysis. Serve as the primary point of contact for BHCA data needs. Troubleshoot data issues and gaps as they arise. Support rapid cycle learning by providing timely data to inform program adjustments. This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. It is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, duties, and assignments. Furthermore, job duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.Required QualificationsWork Experience:Two (2) years of experience working with clinical or healthcare data. Relevant education may be substituted on a year for year basis. Experience building datasets for research or operational reporting. Experience developing dashboards (e.g., Tableau, Power BI, or similar tools). Experience with data integrity, quality assurance, and validity of analyses. Experience translating data into actionable insights to inform clinical or operational decision-making.EducationPreferred QualificationsBachelor's degree in informatics, data science, public health, biostatistics, or related field.Certifications/LicensesAmerican Medical Informatics Association- Health Informatics Certification American Board of Preventive Medicine - Clinical Informatics.Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society - Certified Professional in Healthcare Information and Management Systems.EPIC Systems Certification.Work ExperienceThree (3) years of experience working with clinical or healthcare data. Experience with electronic medical record data structures (preferably Epic).Experience working with FHIR or other healthcare data standards. Experience supporting NLP or working with unstructured clinical data. Experience in implementation science or clinical research workflows. Experience adapting analytic or data approaches to accommodate real-world clinical and operational constraints. Experience using SQL, R, Python, Shiny, or similar. Experience working at the intersection of clinical care and research, with real-world clinical workflows. SkillsCommunication skillsTechnical communicationProject management Detail orientedData integrityQuality assurance Analytical thinking Comprehensive Benefits PackageCoverage begins on day one for health, dental, and vision insurance and includes health expense accounts with generous employer contributions if the employee participates in a qualifying health plan. Employer-paid life insurance, long-term disability insurance, and various additional voluntary insurance plans are available. Paid time off, including vacation and sick, begins accruing upon hire, plus ten paid holidays. One paid discretionary day is available after six months of employment, and paid time off for bereavement, jury duty, military service, and parental leave is available after 12 months of employment. A retirement program with a generous employer contribution and additional voluntary retirement programs (457 or 403b) are available. https://www.kumc.edu/human-resources/benefits.htmlEmployee TypeRegularTime TypeFull timeRate TypeSalaryCompensation StatementThe pay range listed for this position is determined by our compensation program using market data and salary benchmarking. A combination of factors is considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, education, experience and training, qualifications relative to the requirements of the position, and funding. At the University of Kansas Medical Center, a reasonable estimate for the starting pay range will be the minimum to midpoint of the posted range, taking into account the combination of factors listed above.Pay Range$70,200.00 - $105,300.00Minimum$70,200.00Midpoint$87,700.00Maximum$105,300.00Application InstructionsTo learn more and apply online, please visit https://kumc.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/kumc-jobs/job/Kansas-City-Metro-Area/Senior-Clinical-Research-Informatic-Analyst---Alzheimer-s-Disease-Center_JR009978 or go to https://careers.kumc.edu/ and search for position number JR009978.Applications must be submitted directly through the KU Medical Center website to be considered for this position. Any applications submitted via email or this website will NOT be reviewed or considered.About KU Medical CenterThe University of Kansas Medical Center’s mission is to educate exceptional health care professionals through a full range of undergraduate, graduate, professional, postdoctoral and continuing education programs in the schools of Medicine, Nursing and Health Professions. KU Medical Center also advances the health sciences through world-class research programs; provides compassionate and state-of-the-art patient care in an academic medical center environment; and works with communities in every Kansas county to improve the health of Kansans. Learn more at www.kumc.edu.BenefitsKUMC offers a range of great benefits that support employees and eligible family members. Our health insurance benefits begin on hire date and KUMC offers other exciting benefits such as paid parental leave, generous employer retirement contributions and other resources to improve health and well-being. 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