AMIA is a community committed to the vision of a world where informatics transforms people’s care. Over the last 35 years, the use of informatics has grown exponentially to improve health and to make better healthcare decisions. Today, informatics is the key to accelerating the current goals of healthcare reform.
AMIA operates in a completely remote work environment and in recent years has been recognized as a Top Employer of Choice for an Effective and Flexible Workplace as a winner of the When Work Works award.
AMIA is pleased to offer benefits that include fully paid medical, dental, long term disability, and life insurance in addition to a retirement program and an attractive paid leave plan.
At AMIA we are committed to diversity and creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, ethnic or national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, marital status, religion, physical or mental disability, military/veteran status, or any other protected status.
AMIA operates in a permanent remote work environment.
The Senior Director, Scientific Conference Programming provides strategic and operational leadership for AMIA's live education portfolio, overseeing the design, delivery, and continuous improvement of two flagship annual meetings and associated educational programming. This fully remote, exempt position reports to the Senior Vice President, Education, and supervises the Sr. Manager, Education Operations. The Senior Director leads end-to-end technical program development, peer review processes, and the full abstract/paper submission lifecycle, while serving as the primary administrator for AMIA's program management systems. This role partners closely with volunteer leaders, senior staff, and external stakeholders to deliver high quality, financially responsible programs that advance AMIA's mission.
This position supervises one position: Sr. Manager, Education Operations.
This position has no budget authority.
Lead the end-to-end technical program development and peer review processes for AMIA conferences, in partnership with Scientific Program Committee (SPC) leadership, volunteer committees, and internal stakeholders.
Own the call for participation lifecycle (abstract/paper submissions) for two live meetings annually, including process design, timelines, communications, training, and coordination of reviewer recruitment and assignments.
Manage scientific program decision workflows (review, scoring, acceptance/rejection, scheduling) and ensure quality, fairness, and alignment with AMIA policies and program objectives.
Serve as primary administrator for the submission and program management system(s) (OpenWater), including configuration, data integrity, documentation, user support, and testing of all upgrades and revisions prior to release.
Lead development and execution of opening and closing plenary sessions, including speaker coordination, run-of-show planning, onsite delivery alignment, and tracking invited speaker submission activities as needed.
Manage key program components (e.g., Student Paper Competition, High School Scholars Program, FHIR App Competition) and oversee educational awards and recognition programs associated with each live event.
Oversee production of conference proceedings and related scientific outputs, ensuring authors' compliance with AMIA guidelines, copyright requirements, and in coordination with vendors and relevant publication organizations to support efficient end-to-end publication operations.
Direct planning, approval, and communication of non-SPC-directed educational offerings delivered at live meetings, ensuring alignment with education strategy and operational readiness.
Generate conference-related reports and analyses upon request; use program data, evaluations, and outcomes to inform future design, innovation, and continuous improvement, and communicate progress, risks, and outcomes to senior and executive leadership.
Represent live education and scientific program operations in internal planning, governance, and cross-functional discussions; translate strategic priorities into executable workstreams and maintain alignment across stakeholders.
Lead post-event evaluation and lessons-learned processes, driving continuous improvement across programming, peer review, publication workflows, systems, and operational practices.
Other duties as assigned.
Demonstrated experience leading technical program development in complex, multi-day live education programs or conferences.
Minimum of 7 years of experience in educational programming, conference management, or related roles with strong technical operations and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously.
Proven ability to work effectively with volunteer leaders, committees, and executive staff.
Strong analytical skills and the ability to use data and evaluation results to drive continuous improvement.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information clearly and professionally both internally and externally.
Familiarity with continuing education standards and best practices.
Must be able to travel to support major live events and related meetings as required.
Works to resolve conflict directly, quickly, completely, and be able to give and take criticism constructively.
Communicates clearly in one-on-one meetings and team meetings.
Communicates clearly in writing by being clear, concise, well organized, and carefully proofread.
Communicate deadlines with lead time for the team.
Offer solutions or other options to improve current systems when identifying issues or presenting problems.
Deliver a high level of customer service for internal as well as external customers.
The typical pay range for this position is $100,000 to $140,000 annually.
Actual compensation will be based on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors.
AMIA offers a strong, employer-paid benefits package designed to support long-term wellbeing, financial security, and work-life balance.
Work Schedule
Full-time employees work a 35-hour work week, supporting flexibility and balance.
Health & Insurance Coverage
Medical: AMIA pays 100% of employee medical premiums up to a high-quality Gold-level plan through DC Health Link. Employees pay only the difference if selecting a higher-cost option.
Dental & Vision: Employee-only coverage is fully paid by AMIA. Dependent coverage is available at employee cost.
Life & Disability Insurance: AMIA fully covers life insurance (1.5x salary, up to $200,000), plus short? and long-term disability insurance.
Optional Coverage: Voluntary Aflac plans are available and fully employee-paid.
Retirement
401(k) with immediate 100% vesting
3% employer safe harbor contribution, regardless of employee deferral
Up to 6% employer match when employees contribute
Pre-tax and Roth contribution options available
Time Off
Annual Leave: Accrues monthly (15 days per year for full-time staff)
Sick Leave: 12 days per year, with rollover up to 24 days
Personal Day: 1 paid day per year
Paid Holidays: Includes all major federal holidays, Christmas Eve, and paid winter closure between Christmas and New Year’s Day
Additional Benefits
Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare and dependent care
Professional association membership provided (ASAE)
Benefits Eligibility
Benefits begin the first day of the month following hire.
Informatics Education Director
The Informatics Education Director is responsible for advising on the strategy and implementation of AMIA’s education portfolio, identifying gaps and recommendations for improvement, and serving as course director, as needed. This role combines subject matter expertise, strategic leadership, and hands-on management to ensure the AMIA education is tailored to meet the needs of the intended learner. This position collaborates with internal and external partners across the healthcare ecosystem to advance these objectives on behalf of AMIA.
This position has no direct reports.
This position has no budget authority.
15-20 hours monthly
Educational Planning and Development
In collaboration with AMIA Board of Directors, committees, and staff, identify, and prioritize education to meet the needs of informatics and informatics-adjacent learners.
Design Educational Plans, including practice gaps and educational needs, content areas, and learning objectives appropriate to the level of rigor of the target learner.
Serve as course director or identify a course director, as appropriate.
Identify and evaluate potential faculty, as needed.
Work with course director and/or faculty to develop course/session-based content that meets the goals and objectives of the Educational Plan.
Create content in accordance with AMIA style and editorial guidelines and intellectual property requirements that:
is based on the most current evidence-based recommendations and guidelines
is relevant to the target learner
is designed to change practice behaviors
addresses practice barriers
uses case-based examples for key educational messages
includes best practices recommendations
is free of commercial bias
is in accordance with AMIA Intellectual Properties (IP) policies
adheres to accreditation standards, as appropriate
Develop polling questions and/or assessment questions consistent with the Item-Writing Guidelines that address the learning objectives and help to measure educational outcomes.
Respond to peer review and learner comments, and/or recommendations regarding educational content.
Develop, in conjunction with staff/scientific planning committees/faculty cases, materials, and/or other educational formats, as applicable, to the course or activity.
Make recommendations to enhance learner experience and engagement across AMIA educational offerings.
Participate in course/activity planning meeting and/or calls, as scheduled.
Participate in activity-specific collaboration/grant discussions with potential partners, as applicable.
Support the regular/on-cycle review of the AMIA Curricular Framework and enduring educational activities to ensure content and assessments remain relevant (i.e. CIBRC).
Develop and participate in AMIA Faculty Development activities.
Adhere to deadlines for deliverables.
Post-activity
Receive and review session evaluations
Respond to Chair feedback and course evaluations for future planning and session content.
Provide feedback, as needed, to Course Chair and AMIA staff based on on-site observation and learner evaluations.
Provide recommendations on the evolution and update of the AMIA Curricular Framework, as applicable.
An advanced degree in Informatics or a related field.
Demonstrated leadership in health/medical informatics education.
Expertise in two or more practices areas (Translational Informatics, Clinical Research Informatics, Clinical Informatics, Consumer Health Informatics, Public Health Informatics).
Knowledge of practice issues related to biomedical and health informatics.
Credibility and high regard by the informatics community at large.
Experience in teaching methods and learning strategies.
Appreciation for and application of adult learning theory.
Ability to address the learning needs of the target learners.
Ability to deliver education in compliance with current professional codes, standards, laws or regulations governing CE, continuing professional development, and independent medical education.
Completed Conflict of Interest form, disclosing any industry relationships that could pose real or perceived conflicts of interest.
May be asked to attend periodic AMIA leadership meetings, Board of Directors meetings, and other
meetings as needed to provide progress updates. May also represent AMIA at major programs and
conferences to support organizational objectives. This position is entitled to receive reimbursement for reasonable travel expenses.
Applications
To be considered, candidates must send their cover letter and resume to [email protected].
Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. No telephone calls will be accepted.