Director, Supply Chain Business Analytics

Emory Healthcare•Tucker, GA

14h•Remote

About The Position

At Emory Healthcare, the Director of Business Analytics & Data Science, reporting to the Chief Supply Chain Officer, will lead a team responsible for data collection, ingestion, management, analysis, and reporting to enhance patient outcomes and institutional performance. This role oversees supply chain and data science initiatives that drive informed decision-making and improve organizational outcomes. The Director will partner closely with Operations and Clinical leaders to ensure data-driven insights inform strategy, performance, and patient care excellence. The position aims to fuel professional journeys with comprehensive health benefits, student loan assistance, family-focused benefits, wellness incentives, and ongoing mentorship and leadership programs in a supportive environment.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, STEM, Data Science, Business Analytics, Computer Science, or related quantitative field
7+ years of experience with data science, research statistics, business analysis, or database systems in healthcare
5+ years in a leadership role
Demonstrated experience building and leading analytics and data science teams, including oversight of model development, experimentation, and statistical validation
Proven success in translating analytics and predictive modeling into measurable business outcomes within healthcare
Experience integrating and analyzing data from multiple operational systems (e.g., EHR, ERP)
Experience with Cloud environment and services
Familiarity with data protection and privacy, data ethics, and data governance issues
Strong, demonstrated skills in writing and presentation of findings and analyses
Experience working with large structured and unstructured datasets and telling a compelling story that tracks to value
Proficiency in business intelligence and data visualization (e.g. Tableau, Power BI)
Experience with APIs, Python/R, and large-scale SQL-based analytics
Strong understanding of data governance, ethical use of Data/AI, and privacy regulations (HIPAA experience is a significant plus)
Strategic thinking, change leadership, stakeholder engagement, and ability to communicate complex insights to non-technical audiences
Exceptional executive communication skills, ability to synthesize technical complexity into strategic narrative for C-suite audiences
Proven ability to lead cross-functional, matrixed teams and collaborate effectively with both business users and technical teams

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in STEM, Data Science, Business Analytics, Computer Science, or a related quantitative field
PMP / Lean Certification

Responsibilities

Develops and executes long-term data strategy leveraging AI, machine learning, and automation
Cultivates a data-driven culture that empowers leaders to make evidence-based decisions
Partners with executive leadership to identify opportunities where data can optimize operational performance
Participates in governance councils and cross-functional initiatives to align AI and analytics priorities with enterprise goals
Oversees development of predictive and prescriptive analytics models to forecast spend, supply chain risks, and productivity opportunities
Ensures analytic outputs are actionable, ethically applied, and compliant with regulatory standards (including HIPAA and internal data governance)
Collaborates with external partners to supplement internal data and analytics
Guides the creation of intuitive dashboards and executive reports that highlight key metrics
Translates complex data into clear, compelling narratives that drive strategic conversations and organizational change
Promotes transparency and clarity in analytics communications for operational and clinical stakeholders
Coaches and mentors the BA&DC team to advance technical proficiency and consultative impact
Establishes best practices for data quality, consistency, and interpretation across the enterprise
Ensures all analytics solutions adhere to Emory's data privacy, accuracy, and ethical standards
Additional Duties as Assigned