Vice President, Technology

Advocate Aurora Health

Vice President of Technology at Advocate Health responsible for developing technology strategies for clinical trials. Leading integration of clinical systems to enhance operational efficiency and innovation.

Posted 4/9/2026full-timeRemote • North Carolina • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $132 - $211 per hourWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudCyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and implement a multi-year technology roadmap for both strategic and operational technologies, partnering with the NCCT’s Senior Leadership Team to position technology as a competitive advantage.
Oversee the management and optimization of critical technology systems, such as Clinical Trial Management Systems (CTMS), electronic data capture (EDC) systems, databases, and electronic regulatory (eReg) systems.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize data entry, integration, and interoperability between clinical systems, research databases and repositories.
Maintain compliance with data privacy, protection and security requirements, ensuring all IT systems and protocols adhere to industry standards & regulations.
Co-lead harmonization efforts across Operations and Technology departments to ensure cohesive integration of processes and systems / tech solutions.
Monitor the performance of IT systems and manage relationships with technology vendors and service providers, using data-driven insights to guide improvements and strategic planning.
Assess the costs, value and risks of information technology to advise management on actions and investments in technologies.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field.
Typically requires 10 years in IT leadership roles within healthcare or clinical research with progressive leadership experience.
In-depth knowledge of clinical systems (e.g., EHR, CTMS, EDC, ePRO, eReg) and infrastructure, including cloud-based applications and storage.
Expertise in strategic planning, tech roadmap development, and implementation.
Previous working experience navigating within large, matrixed organizations as well as early stage or startup environments a plus.
Deep understanding of current and emerging trends, technologies, and regulatory requirements (e.g., data privacy, security).
Proficient in data acquisition, verification, integration, and cybersecurity.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Paid Time Off programs
Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program

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Hard Skills & Tools

strategic planningtechnology roadmap developmentdata acquisitiondata verificationdata integrationcybersecurityclinical systemscloud-based applicationsdatabase managementregulatory compliance

Soft Skills

leadershipcollaborationcommunicationdata-driven decision makingrelationship managementproblem solvingorganizational skillscross-functional teamworkstrategic thinkingadaptability