Application Development Manager - Durham, United States - Institute for Medical Research

Description

The Institute for Medical Research at the Durham VA Health Care System
Application Development Manager

The Institute for Medical Research, an affiliate of the Durham VA Health Care System (DVAHCS), seeks to hire an Application Development Manager to supervise the Application Development Team and direct the design and deployment of a variety of applications related to clinical research projects.

This position will report to the Director of Technical Operations.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to be part of a highly productive and dynamic team of researchers working on studies conducted by the Principal Investigator, Dr.

Stephen Freedland, and his associates in his cancer research lab.

The Application Development Manager oversees the collection and management of large amounts of clinical data and will be expected to learn clinical research methods and clinical presentations of urologic diseases.

Applicants must have the ability to:

work independently in a fast-paced environment; prioritize and manage the workflow of multiple projects; effectively communicate both orally and in written form; translate clinical specifications to technical requirements; sit for long periods in front of computers; and be fluent in English.

Location:
This position is remote with occasional meetings in Durham office. This position is located in Durham, North Carolina and candidates must be willing to relocate prior to start date.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Critical Element 1 – Application Development Management:
Oversee application development for clinical research studies, including:

Development of new and existing applications to facilitate electronic data capture (EDC) and data management
Creating and modifying databases and other backend infrastructure to facilitate new application development and improve existing systems
Migration of study data from legacy applications to new ones
Creation of forms and business logic in EDC platforms such as REDCap

Apply agile methodology to effectively identify and document user requirements and to deliver valued solutions to users quickly
Oversee peer reviews and user acceptance testing to ensure quality deliverables
Manage and delegate new initiatives, feature requests, and bug fixes from management and collaborators according to team priorities
Resolve development impediments and ensure timely escalation to appropriate staff members, as needed
Provide input on project decisions related to timelines, feasibility, and other relevant issues working with team leads to make sure work is completed in timely manner for project deadlines to be met
Oversee creation and maintenance of development documentation and user guides
Coordinate with research coordinators to ensure all applications adhere to HIPAA and IRB compliance

Critical Element 2 – Supervise Application Development Team:
Distribute and monitor development tasks to Application Development Team based on priorities provided by the Director of Technical Operations to ensure adherence to project schedules and deadlines
Review resumes; screen, interview, and hire candidates; and coordinate onboarding tasks for Developer roles
Develop and maintain staff training on data systems, development processes, and resources; participate in or lead internal knowledge sharing sessions
Draft and enforce policies specific to the Application Development Team
Approve timecards and time-off requests
Conduct performance reviews, provide ongoing feedback regarding performance and productivity, and recommend salary adjustments, as appropriate
Develop and coordinate the revision and maintenance of procedural manuals and training materials, as needed
Use the Jira platform to manage technical workflow according to best practices of Agile software development, including backlog grooming, sprint planning, time estimations, acceptance criteria approvals, and QA workflows
Conduct regular meetings, including daily stand-ups, sprint planning, and with your team

Critical Element 3 – Collaborate with Team Members:
Work closely with investigators, research operations, and other technical staff to understand development priorities and regularly communicate project status
Coordinate with multiple collaborators around the country to advise on data abstraction, to help in data management, and to facilitate merging of their data with our database systems
Attend and/or lead kick-off meetings, project meetings, and other ad-hoc meetings
Work with end users to gather business requirements and develop technical and software solutions to meet research needs
Communicate with VA technology departments to address/resolve IT needs and problems
Attend Data Operations Team and Freedland Lab management meetings on a frequent and regular schedule
Train additional team members, as necessary
The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this classification. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

Qualifications:

Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems/Technology, or another relevant field or a minimum of 10 years' experience as a full stack developer, data analyst, database programmer, or other relevant work that aligns with the qualifications of this job, will be considered in lieu of education in the computer science field.

Demonstrated experience leading end-to-end application development
Minimum of 7 years practical experience with application development.
Intimate familiarity with the best practices, methodologies and/or frameworks associated with the following practices:

Design of web-based applications
Software development life cycle
Database theory and design
Version control/Source code management

Minimum of 2 years project management experience, including development of project timelines, requirements gathering, and communication with stakeholders.
Minimum of 2 years staff management experience, including hiring, staff training and development, reviews, and mentoring.
Organized and detailed-oriented self-starter with the capacity to deliver on multiple projects simultaneously, manage multiple tasks, and handle changing priorities and deadlines
Ability to solve problems, troubleshoot, contribute new ideas, meet tight deadlines, and be decisive under pressure
Ability to perform extensive and thorough quality control processes
Strong verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills
Experience with REDCap strongly preferred
Experience with deploying applications in restricted government cloud space preferred
Experience with Jira preferred

Physical Requirements:
The physical requirements and activities that are required to perform the essential functions of the position include, but may not be limited to, as follows: Must be able to occasionally lift, pull and push a minimum of

25

pounds

,

stand for extended periods of time, sit for extended periods of time, squat, kneel, and stoop, regularly use fingers, hands for computer work.

Supervisory Controls:
The position of the

Application Development Manager

is under the direct supervision of the

Director of Technical Operations .
The prior statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

Salary Range:
$105,000 - $160,000 per year

Status:
Exempt

Start Date:

Expected start date will be 4- 6 weeks after the offer but is somewhat flexible and contingent upon completion and approval of VA paperwork.

Employee Benefits:

IMR offers a competitive benefits package if you work 25 hours or more which includes health, dental, vision, short- and long-term disability insurance.

IMR offers a matching 403b retirement savings plan if you work 20 or more hours. Both part-time and full-time employees get paid holiday, vacation, and sick leave. Please visit

for information about employee benefits.

All IMR employees are required to obtain a Workers Without Compensation (WOC) appointment at the Durham VA Health Care System (DVAHCS).

As a result, the successful candidate must undergo a federal background check and may be subject to a physical and drug test.

Participation in the vaccination programs may be required for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Workers Without Compensation (WOC) appointments.

We will not sponsor applicants for work visas.
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled persons and Veterans.

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