Job Summary
The Hands-on Information Technology (IT) Infrastructure & Clinical Research Operations Manager oversees the comprehensive Information Technology (IT) infrastructure, clinical research enterprise, and IT operations for the Department of Radiology and the EXPLORER Molecular Imaging Center (EMIC). This position directs multiple concurrent research and clinical IT projects, manages department contracts, IT grants, and recharge operations rate revenue generation. Additionally, this role leads the quality assurance IT operations and establishes data-driven strategies for advanced analytics, AI integration, and medical imaging pipelines. The manager ensures strict alignment of short- and long-term departmental initiatives while enforcing rigorous compliance with local, state, and federal regulatory bodies, including the FDA, IRB, and health data privacy standards. #CA-SB Apply By Date 11/16/2026 by 11:59pm PST Minimum Qualifications - For full consideration, applicants are encouraged to upload license and/or certification if required of the position
- Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training.
- At least five (5-10) years of prior leadership and supervisory experience with skills to effectively delegate tasks, set performance standards, evaluate performance, train, and motivate staff.
- At least five (5-10) years of experience in a medical imaging environment (clinical and/or research, preferably both) is essential.
- Extensive Information Technology support experience in healthcare clinical/research in radiology is essential, preferably in an academic healthcare environment.
- Expertise in overseeing and understanding hardware, software, cloud computing, databases, and network security.
- Familiarity Information Technology standards with data privacy rules, compliance, and best practice frameworks.
- Working knowledge of Hhigh-Performance computing architectures, understanding job schedulers (like Slurm), parallel file systems, and high-speed networking (such as InfiniBand).
- Hybrid Infrastructure knowledge mastering cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) alongside traditional on-premises server environments.
- Expertise in overseeing and performing high-level analytical work, analyzing complex information, presenting complex data in a way that facilitates decision-making and making strategic recommendations.
- Demonstrated management skills supervising, maintaining and developing technical staff and acting as a mentor for professional staff and conducting reviews and performance evaluations.
- Ability to manage, motivate, train and develop staff with experience and skills different to those of the position holder.
- Project Management skills knowing how to plan, track, and deliver tech goals on time and within budget.
- Ability to quickly gain, apply and disseminate knowledge of policies and procedures pertaining to grant submission, grants management, research compliance, administration, payroll, billing grids, standard of care, and personnel in a rapidly-changing institutional and national environment.
- Broad theoretical and operational knowledge of clinical research concepts, federal, state, and local laws and regulations, and industry requirements regarding the proper conduct of medical research and clinical trials: e.g., IRB, RUC, BUA, FDA.
- Broad knowledge of all phases of clinical research, from study startup through closeout and primary publication and presentation.
- Advanced knowledge of medical terminology, abbreviations and an understanding of requirements relating to abstraction of information from various sources including electronic medical records.
- Excellent communication, verbal, written and listening skills.
- Strong skills with computer software and programs such as but not limited to: MS Office Suite, Outlook, timekeeping program, job description management system, SharePoint and other related systems.
- Organizational skills to organize, plan, coordinate and set priorities effectively; multi-task and adapt to changing priorities on multiple projects.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s degree in computer information systems/management or a related field and/or an equivalent combination of experience, education and/or training.
- Experience with UC Davis Health on-line systems and databases, advance computing cluster, datacenter, Network & Network security, TRUNAS, CEPH, Linux, PROXMOX, AWS (S3, EC2), Encryption, data storage, disaster recovery, and Artificial Intelligence (AI) implementation lifecycle and governance, Project and People Management.
- Experience with UC Davis Health on-line systems and databases, such as UC Path, Aggie Enterprise, Cayuse, Cognos, EPIC, AggieBudget and AggieTravel is preferred.
- Leadership and/or experience including short- and long-range planning to support program sustainability is preferred.
- Strong knowledge of hospital, IT and UC policies and processes.
- Understanding of relevant issues with regard to union/institutional relationships and agreements at UC.
- Knowledge of relevant external regulations.
- Skills with financial, technology, data, and risk management solutions in use at UC Davis Health, including HL7.
- Knowledge of University budget, financial, intramural and extramural fund sources, business practices, policies, procedure and financial systems.
- Experience with UC accounting, purchasing, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, personnel, equipment inventory and business management practices and procedures.
Key Responsibilities
- 55% - Department Operations & Personnel Management & Training
- 20% - Faculty Partnership & Department Support Services
- 20% - IT Infrastructure & Data Management
- 5% - IT Infrastructure & Data Management
Department Overview The Department of Radiology is a large academic and clinical department within the School of Medicine which is responsible for teaching and training of residents, medical students, and clinical fellows, as well as both basic and creative clinical scholarly investigations. Radiology maintains a substantial amount of research, both basic and clinical trials, and provides services for interdepartmental research studies.
POSITION INFORMATION
- Salary or Pay Range: $8,775 - $17,375
- Salary Frequency: Monthly
- Salary Grade: Grade 25
- UC Job Title: INFO SYS SUPV 2
- UC Job Code: 000530
- Number of Positions: 1
- Appointment Type: Staff: Career
- Percentage of Time: 100%
- Shift (Work Schedule): 8 hours
- Location: Ellison Ambulatory Care Center (HSP098)
- Union Representation: 99 - Non-Represented (PPSM)
- Benefits Eligible: Yes
- This position is 100% on-site
Benefits
Outstanding benefits and perks are among the many rewards of working for the University of California. UC Davis offers a full range of benefits, resources and programs to help you bring your best self to work, as well as to help you and your family achieve your health, wellness, financial and career goals. Learn more about the benefits below and eligibility by visiting UCnet Benefits Page or Benefits Summary for UC Davis Health Employees or Benefits Summary for UC Davis Employees.
- High quality and low-cost medical plans to choose from to fit your family's needs
- UC pays for dental and vision coverage for you and your family
- Retirement plans for eligible employees including Pension and other Retirement Saving Plans
- Supplemental insurance offered including additional life, short/long term disability, pet insurance, legal coverage, accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity
- Pregnancy and Parental Leave, Family & Medical Leave, Adoption Assistance and Pay for Family Care and Bonding for eligible employees
- Lactation Support Program and Family Care discounts and resources
- Employee Well-being resources and programming to support thriving in all aspects of employee’s lives
- On-site Employee Assistance Program including access to free mental health services
- Generous amount of paid Holidays annually as outlined in the UC Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreements
- Paid Time Off/Vacation/Sick Time as outlined in the UC Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreements
- Continuing Education (CE) allowance and Staff Education Reimbursement Program for eligible employees
- Access to free professional development courses and learning opportunities for personal and professional growth
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer and Student Loan Debt Counseling Program for eligible employees
Physical Demands
- Standing - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
- Walking - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
- Sitting - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
- Lifting/Carrying 0-25 Lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
- Pushing/Pulling 0-25 Lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
- Bending/Stooping - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
- Squatting/Kneeling - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
- Twisting - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
- Reaching overhead - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
- Keyboard use/repetitive motion - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
Mental Demands
- Sustained attention and concentration - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
- Complex problem solving/reasoning - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
- Ability to organize & prioritize - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
- Communication skills - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
- Numerical skills - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
- Constant Interaction - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
- Customer/Patient Contact - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
- Multiple Concurrent Tasks - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
Work Environment UC Davis is a smoke and tobacco free campus effective January 1, 2014. Smoking, the use of smokeless tobacco products, and the use of unregulated nicotine products (e-cigarettes) will be strictly prohibited on any UC Davis owned or leased property, indoors and outdoors, including parking lots and residential space.
May need to work occasional overtime to meet department objectives. Special Requirements – Please contact your recruiter with questions regarding which activities apply by position
- This is a critical position, as defined by UC Policy and local procedures, and as such, employment is contingent upon clearing a criminal background check(s) and may include drug screening, medical evaluation clearance and functional capacity assessment
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