Job opening

PurpleLab® is seeking a visionary and experienced MD Informaticist to join our clinical team, driving innovation and new product development in health informatics. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in vocabulary and messaging standards, clinical and payer data, software / tooling, and the ability to mentor / guide both clinical and technical teams.  This role requires a thought leader who can leverage RWE to design and implement innovative informatics products, guide creation of tooling that improve healthcare delivery, and contribute to defining the future of health IT.

Responsibilities:

 Innovation Management and New Product Development 

• Oversee the clinical informatics innovation pipeline from concept to completion
• Identify emerging trends and technologies in the RWE industry to drive continuous improvement and competitive advantage.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to integrate innovation into the overall business strategy
• Collaborate with software teams to enhance existing / create new informatics tools for internal and external customers
• Stay current with evolving Health IT and payer policies, identifying opportunities to incorporate these developments into new tools and processes.
• Design, develop, and guide implementation of innovative informatics solutions and products, leveraging knowledge of healthcare vocabulary and messaging standards (e.g., HL7 FHIR, SNOMED CT, LOINC, ICD10CM, DRG, APC etc. vocabularies) as well as RWE.
• Author and refine value sets used to define patient cohorts in quality measures and other uses

 Leadership and Mentorship 

• Lead, mentor, and inspire cross-functional technical teams to achieve organizational goals.   
• Provide strategic guidance and oversight for team members working on informatics projects, ensuring alignment with business goals and industry standards.

 Health IT Industry Expertise 

• Serve as a subject matter expert in Health IT policy and payer policy, advising on their integration into organizational strategies and solutions.
• Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including policymakers, healthcare providers, and payers.

Qualifications:

• Education:
  • MD or equivalent medical degree is required.

• Certifications: 

  • Board certification in Clinical Informatics or equivalent informatics certifications strongly preferred
  • Fellow of the American Medical Informatics Association (FAMIA) is a plus.
• Experience:
  • Extensive experience in health informatics, with a focus on vocabulary and messaging standards (e.g., HL7, FHIR, SNOMED, LOINC, ICD10-CM, etc.).
  • Proven expertise in guiding technical teams to develop informatics tools using to author value sets, etc.
  • Knowledge of how claims-level data can inform providers at the point of care or population level
  • Demonstrated knowledge of Health IT policy, payer policy, and regulatory compliance.
  • Leadership experience in guiding and mentoring technical teams.

What We Offer:

• Opportunity to impact healthcare: Make a real difference by shaping the way we leverage data to improve healthcare and advance patient outcomes.
• Collaborative and dynamic environment: Work alongside a supportive team of passionate and talented individuals who share your dedication to data-driven solutions.
• Competitive compensation and benefits: Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package and competitive salary that recognizes your expertise and contribution.
• Continuous learning and growth: Foster your professional development through ongoing training opportunities and exposure to cutting-edge data technologies.

A background check is required for this role.

PurpleLab® is a Healthtech company with a mission to spur value-driven innovation in healthcare to improve outcomes for patients. HealthNexus™, the company’s no-code analytics platform empowers life sciences, payers, providers, and other stakeholders with real-world evidence to solve conventional and emerging challenges faster and more cost effectively.

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The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties or responsibilities.  Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.