Overview

Director of Software Development for Oncology Data Platform Posting Number: 2144 Closing Date: Until Filled Location: Remote, USA The Public Health Institute (PHI) is an independent, nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting health, well-being, and quality of life for people throughout California, across the nation and around the world. As one of the largest and most comprehensive public health organizations in the nation, we are at the forefront of research and innovations to improve the efficacy of public health statewide, nationally, and internationally.PHI was distinguished as one of the top 50 "Best Non-Profit Organizations to Work For" by the Non-Profit Times in a national search.POSITION SUMMARYC/NET Solutions CNExT Cancer Registry software is used by Cancer Registrars for meeting mandated cancer reporting as well as analysis of the cancer population at their medical center. Together with our Cancer Alert System, efficiency in identifying and reporting of cancer is realized. We meet HIPAA and security regulations and allow remote access. All C/NET Solutions software can be run in mixed technology environments where the highest standards in database security or remote access are required.The Director of Software Development for Oncology Data Platform (Director) will spearhead the strategic transformation of our software offerings, leading the design and development of our next-generation cloud-based oncology data platform (Project Aither / CNExT Cloud) that will replace our legacy system. This critical position combines product vision, technical leadership, and change management to guide our team through this significant transition while delivering innovative, AI-embedded solutions that help researchers and clinicians advance cancer treatment through data-driven insights.Additionally, this position will manage the ongoing development, implementation, and support of our current hospital registry software (CNExT) and cancer case ascertainment (CAS) product. The Director will ensure that our existing products are updated at least annually as we provide continued support to our legacy product. This position will report to the Program Director.This is a remote, regular full-time position with a work schedule of 40 hours per week. The incumbent must be able to work during core business hours for the Pacific Time zone and occasionally work more than 40 hours a week and on weekends. Candidates in the United States (all Time Zones) are welcome to apply.Full salary range for this position: $123,149 to $188,879 per year. The typical hiring range for this position is from $123,149 (minimum) to $156,014 (midpoint), based on 100% FTE. The starting salary is determined using a variety of factors, such as the candidate's knowledge, skills, and experience, as well as internal equity consideration and budget availability.Employment Type: Full TimeESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES include the following: Lead development of next-generation product (Project Aither - CNExT Cloud)Serve as the technical and strategic lead for Project Aither, C/NET Solutions' initiative to build CNExT Cloud - a next-generation, AI-embedded, cloud-native SaaS cancer registry platform that will replace the current legacy on-premises system. The Director is responsible for translating the product vision into a structured engineer executable plan and driving delivery through a 24-month phased development plan.Product Strategy & Roadmap Own and execute the end-to-end product strategy for CNExT Cloud, covering both back-end and front-end development. Define and maintain the product execution roadmap, sprint plan, and feature backlog informed by competitive gap analysis, SME validation, and SME & customer inputs. Drive requirements gathering by engaging internal subject matter experts, cancer registrar users, and external stakeholders to validate feature priorities and document workflows before sprint planning begins. Protect and carry forward CNExT's competitive