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New York, New York, United States
Hybrid
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The people of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) are united by a singular mission: ending cancer for life. Our specialized care teams provide personalized, compassionate, expert care to patients of all ages. Informed by basic research done at our Sloan Kettering Institute, scientists across MSK collaborate to conduct innovative translational and clinical research that is driving a revolution in our understanding of cancer as a disease and improving the ability to prevent, diagnose, and treat it. MSK is dedicated to training the next generation of scientists and clinicians, who go on to pursue our mission at MSK and around the globe.
Exciting Opportunity at MSK: Director, Epic Systems – Acute Care
Leveraging MSK’s mission of innovation and excellence in patient care, the Director, Epic Systems leads a complex acute care application portfolio, driving strategic alignment, operational performance, and continuous technology advancement. This leader ensures Epic solutions are scalable, efficient, and deeply integrated into clinical and operational workflows to support world-class oncology care.
Partnering across clinical, operational, and IT domains, the Director serves as a key advisor to executive leadership while fostering innovation and optimizing system capabilities. Through strong governance, cross-functional collaboration, and a focus on outcomes, this role ensures technology investments translate into meaningful improvements in care delivery, patient safety, and organizational performance.
Role Overview
Lead Epic Acute Care domains including Grand Central, ClinDoc, ASAP, Orders, OpTime/Anesthesia, and Security
Define and execute strategic roadmaps for Epic application portfolios aligned with enterprise priorities and digital transformation goals
Oversee delivery, optimization, and lifecycle management of clinical and operational systems, ensuring high availability and performance
Serve as a senior advisor to clinical, operational, and executive stakeholders across MSK
Drive large-scale initiatives, upgrades, and transformation efforts across Epic platforms and integrated technologies
Establish governance frameworks, standards, and performance metrics across application teams
Ensure systems are reliable, secure, scalable, and aligned with regulatory and compliance requirements (e.g., HIPAA, Joint Commission)
Partner with interdisciplinary leaders to improve quality, safety, and user experience through technology
Lead, mentor, and develop high-performing teams across multiple application domains
Foster a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement across the application portfolio
Collaborate with infrastructure, data, and digital teams to advance interoperability, analytics, and patient engagement solutions
Key Qualifications
7+ years of progressive leadership experience in healthcare IT, informatics, or related field
5+ years of Epic application experience across acute care modules required
Epic certifications in relevant modules (Grand Central, ClinDoc, ASAP, Orders, OpTime, Anesthesia, Security) preferred
Demonstrated experience leading large application portfolios and enterprise-wide technology initiatives
Strong understanding of healthcare operations, clinical workflows, and care delivery models
RN or clinical experience is preferred
Core Skills
Strategic leadership aligning technology vision with clinical and operational goals
Executive stakeholder engagement and influence across complex healthcare environments
Strong decision-making and prioritization in high-stakes, fast-paced settings
Ability to build, lead, and develop high-performing teams
Expertise in driving change management, innovation, and continuous improvement
Strong program and portfolio management across large-scale initiatives
Additional Information:
Schedule: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM EST, Monday -Friday with flexibility as needed
Location: Hybrid; 3 days a month (consecutive) at 885 Third Ave, New York, NY
Reporting to: VP, Epic Systems
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Pay Range: $186,000.00 - $306,700.00
FSLA Status: Exempt
Closing:
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