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The Statistical Analysis of Biomedical and Educational Research (SABER) unit is the data coordinating center for several multi-center clinical trials and observational studies. We are a research center located within the Biostatistics Department at the School of Public Health (SPH) on Michigan's central campus. We are seeking an experienced PhD-level or master-level staff member with a commitment to contributing positively to our community. Your role will be to support statistical activities for multiple grants. You will report to the Manager of Statistics. The position will come with excellent university benefits, competitive salary, and opportunities for career advancement and development.

SABER prides itself on fostering a collegial, open, and family-friendly work environment, and our team is fully remote. For more information on SABER, please visit: https://sph.umich.edu/saber/

The Department of Biostatistics at the University of Michigan School of Public Health is rated the top biostatistics program in the country by the National Academies. You will have opportunities to work and grow with experts from diverse areas of biostatistics. For more information on the Biostatistics Department, please visit: https://sph.umich.edu/biostat/

• This position will be responsible for overseeing application systems analysis and programming activities supporting SABER within the Department of Biostatistics, University of Michigan School of Public Health. This position plays a key role in evaluating the feasibility of new or revised systems, performing time and cost estimations, and leading the implementation of technology solutions that advance the School's teaching, research, and administrative missions.
• Develop/review and implement IT Policy, Compliance and Security documentation. Act as the SABER liaison for technical items from UM ITS, Michigan Medicine HITS and SPH IT.
• Work with SABER functional leads and SABER staff to improve business operations by developing new standards, processes, and tools as well as implementation of these standards, processes and tools.
• Design, install, and modify information systems. Identify and evaluate vendors for hardware, software and technical services (systems that originate within the software development team as well as central IT systems, such as email, productivity, communication, etc.).
• Analyze proposed and existing SABER projects for cost and feasibility.
• Key management responsibilities include interviewing, selecting, and training employees; setting and adjusting pay rates and work hours in accordance with U-M policies; planning and directing work assignments; evaluating productivity and efficiency for purposes of promotions and other status changes; handling complaints, grievances, and disciplinary actions as needed. This position includes the authority to recommend or make decisions regarding hiring, firing, and promotions, with such recommendations afforded significant weight in the School's processes.

• Bachelor's degree in IT and/or design, or equivalent experience
• 7+ years of progressive experience designing web-based applications
• Ability to come up to speed quickly with complex systems
• Ability to efficiently shepherd teams toward goals, avoiding analysis paralysis
• Accept input from team, but be comfortable making decisions
• Excellent writer, able to concisely document complicated systems and scenarios
• Excellent designer, able to conceptualize creative solutions to complex workflow requirements

• Background in clinical research

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.