Director, Bio-diversity Informatics and Software

Missouri Botanical Garden-posted 8 months ago
Full-time • Senior
Saint Louis, MO
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
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The Director, Bioinformatics and Software directs and coordinates activities related to research, evaluation, selection and/or development of software solutions, and maintains ongoing knowledge of systems that support the mission and purposes of the Garden. Additionally, the Director, Bioinformatics and Software leads and participates in strategic IT/System planning functions of the Garden. The Director supervises and evaluates staff and develops and controls budgets relative to areas of assignment. This role will also develop discovery research by designing systems architectures and infrastructures for the computerization of data and directs the development of biodiversity informatics tools, preparing reports and managing staff.

  • Directs and manages software and data analysts and technical staff to develop, implement and support bioinformatics and software projects including Tropicos, Living Collection Management System, the World Flora Online and herbarium digitization.
  • Plans, leads and directs Garden process and technology systems projects.
  • Directs and manages ongoing software support for Garden technology systems including Garden websites, cloud applications and data integrations between internal and external systems.
  • Plans, leads and directs Garden-wide business integration initiatives such as development of cross-divisional performance metrics.
  • Provides consulting, analysis of business processes/operations, and project/program leadership to other Garden divisions, as required.
  • Manages employee/volunteer hiring and selection process as well as employee work assignments, coach/develop performance for success, provide professional development of staff and volunteers, review/approve timesheets, maintain accurate attendance records, complete annual performance evaluations and goal setting sessions with assigned employees, handle all disciplinary actions, etc.
  • Monitors employee/volunteer productivity, workload and morale with the goal of promoting employee/volunteer satisfaction while accomplishing the division's mission.
  • Seeks partnerships with external projects to further the Garden's mission and objectives, ensuring ongoing effectiveness of the Garden's programs and outreach through partnerships with community, institutional, governmental, commercial, and business organizations and agencies.
  • Prepares reports and summaries evaluating effectiveness of the programs and projects.
  • Meets established schedules and deliverable milestones for all funded projects.
  • Communicates development progress of grant-funded projects to administrators and other stakeholders.
  • Works to obtain grant and donor funding, develops and manages all budgets, contracts, funding development, submission of grant proposals and reports.
  • Responsible for the thorough, accurate and timely completion of administrative responsibilities including, but not limited to submission of expense reports or related, staff appraisals and finalization of goals, budget and other reporting updates, etc.
  • Represents the Garden and presents reports on Garden bioinformatics projects and discoveries at programs, meetings, trainings, conferences, etc.
  • Follows and adheres to established policies and procedures, including but not limited to Employee Handbook, Garden Safety Guidelines and Department Policies.
  • Behaves and communicates in a manner that promotes and fosters a culture of teamwork, cooperation, and respect within our division and throughout the Garden with all employees, supervisors/managers, volunteers, visitors and others.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
  • Minimum of fifteen (15) years' relevant and increasingly responsible experience with a record of successful career growth leading to significant management responsibilities, including minimum of seven (7) years leading software development teams and biodiversity informatics projects.
  • Fifteen (15) years' experience in people management including conflict resolution and other related management experience.
  • Seven (7) years' experience working on biodiversity informatics projects, biodiversity data and standards.
  • Thorough understanding of biodiversity informatics systems, standards, and methods.
  • Thorough understanding of specimen and literature digital imaging processes.
  • Thorough understanding and exceptional ability to manage quantitative scientific, business and financial information.
  • Budget development and management skills; advanced understanding of financial operating budget process.
  • Experience with grant proposals and grant project management and reporting.
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively at all levels; must demonstrate an ability to proactively and collegially interact with other departments.
  • Strong presentation and public speaking skills.
  • Demonstrates highest level of professional and ethical conduct, knowledge and understanding of organizational policies, procedures and systems, maintains confidentiality.
  • Must be able to effectively manage multiple priorities, work under pressure, demonstrate and instill in staff members a high degree of professionalism, integrity, and service to the organization.
  • Scheduling flexibility is required to work evenings, weekends, or holidays. Frequent travel required (domestic and international).
  • Requires comfort with managing remote team communications and coordination.
  • Prior experience working with diverse teams including international members required.
  • M.S. degree in Computer Science or related field, such as biodiversity informatics preferred.
  • An equivalent combination of education, skills and experience may be considered.
  • The Garden is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our employees, volunteers and guests. All staff are strongly encouraged to receive COVID-19 vaccinations by hire date, and the Garden reserves the right to require future proof of current vaccination status, based on community health department guidelines.
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