Director, Clinical Abstraction Training

Position Overview: 

We are seeking a Director of Training who will be responsible for leading and managing the training programs for Clinical Data Abstractors and Managers. This role will ensure that training materials are accurate, available, refreshed, and delivered on time to relevant stakeholders. The Director of Training will also be responsible for maintaining the training infrastructure for the abstraction department and liaising with the Director of Quality to support remediation efforts. Additionally, they will oversee and manage the rollout of new abstraction or indication concepts as needed. Annual competency based assessments for all Clinical Data Leadership will be developed and maintained.  

Key Responsibilities:

Training Strategy & Program Management:

• Design, implement, and oversee comprehensive clinical abstraction training programs that align with organizational goals across various teams, locations, or global offices.

• Collaborate with department leaders to ensure training initiatives align with business objectives.

• Oversee the day-to-day operations of training programs, processes, and workflows to ensure proficiency and mastery of new disease subtypes for quality and effectiveness of curation.

• Develop learning and development (L&D) strategies to enhance abstractors skills, knowledge, and performance.

• Assess training needs and create customized programs for different teams, roles, and levels.

• Monitor the effectiveness of training initiatives through performance metrics and feedback analysis.

• Manage and coordinate training schedules, coordinate cohort logistics across multiple locations, and manage new hires through the duration of the multi week training program.

 

Training Content Development:

• Oversee the creation of abstraction training materials, including e-learning modules, workshops, manuals, and instructional guides.

• Ensure training programs adhere to legal, regulatory, and industry-specific requirements.

• Ensure training content remains up to date with industry trends, best practices, and regulatory requirements.

• Incorporate diverse learning methodologies aimed at delivering healthcare related topics to adult learners  

• Incorporate various training delivery models, including digital learning, in-person training, and hybrid models.

 

Team Leadership, Stakeholder Engagement & Collaboration

• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of trainers as well as provide mentoring 

• Lead the planning, monitoring, and appraising of training delivery

• Foster a culture of continuous learning and professional development.

• Keep the organization informed of best practices and emerging trends in corporate training.

 

Product Design Influence and & Collaboration:

• Influence product design to support the development of training to support asynchronous real-time training feedback.

• Partner with external vendors, consultants, and industry experts to enhance training resources.

• Advocate for a learning culture and secure leadership buy-in for training initiatives.

 

Qualifications/Skills:

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Education, Human Resources, Organizational Development, Business Administration, or a related field with experience in the healthcare sector.

• 5–7+ years of experience in corporate training, learning & development, or instructional design.

• Proven leadership experience in managing training teams and large-scale programs.

 

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong leadership and management skills with experience leading training teams.

• Expertise in adult learning principles, instructional design, and training methodologies.

• Proficiency in learning management systems (LMS) and e-learning software.

• Data-driven mindset to assess training effectiveness and drive improvements.

• Excellent communication and presentation skills to engage adult learners at all levels.

• Project management experience with the ability to oversee multiple training initiatives simultaneously.

 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certification in Learning & Development (CPTM, APTD, CPTD, or similar).

• Experience in compliance training and regulatory requirements.

• Background in digital learning technologies, AI-driven training tools, or virtual learning platforms.

 

Join Us: 

This is an ideal position for someone with an educational or project management background who is interested in working at the crossroads of healthcare technology and data analysis to solve some of today’s most challenging medical questions. If you are passionate about making a difference in the world of cancer genomics and have the qualifications and skills we are looking for, we encourage you to apply.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

 

Additionally, for remote roles open to individuals in unincorporated Los Angeles – including remote roles- Tempus reasonably believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship on the following job duties, potentially resulting in the withdrawal of the conditional offer of employment: engaging positively with customers and other employees; accessing confidential information, including intellectual property, trade secrets, and protected health information; and appropriately handling such information in accordance with legal and ethical standards. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable law, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.