Position Description

ABOUT SBGrid:
SBGrid is a non-profit service center based at Harvard Medical School that has provided innovative computational resources, scientific software support, and educational programs to research institutions, laboratories, and groups within the global structural biology community for almost two decades. With over 400 member laboratories around the world and a wide network of collaborators, scientists, and contributing software developers, the environment is dynamic and fast-paced and offers excellent opportunities for growth.
 

SUMMARY:
Consult on enterprise IT projects. Collaborate with academic, industry, and clinical technology teams to promote interoperability, best practices, and common standards. Develop research architecture documentation and advisories for the benefit of the global structural biology community at large.
 

TYPICAL CORE DUTIES:

• Advocate, produce, and facilitate the creation of architecture, best practices, and standards 
• Facilitate and participate in internal and external architecture communities of practice: architecture and code reviews, direction-setting, information sharing, and decision-making 
• Collaborate with multiple technology vendors and IT departments at academic and industry institutions to create multi-year technology roadmaps and strategy recommendations 
• Advocate for both interoperability and the creation and re-use of reference architectures for the global structural biology community
• Develop clear requirements for architecture designs and recommendations 
• Build technical proofs of concept and pilot environments  to create new capabilities to address roadmap items created as part of our long-term strategy
• Abide by and follow the Harvard University IT technical standards; community-wide policies, standards, and Code of Conduct 
• Present at steering committees, scientific meetings, and working groups; effectively conveying progress and asserting point of view; constructively discussing issues and providing facts; building credibility and trust by asking thoughtful questions and actively listening; running productive project, team, and departmental meetings that advance problem-solving.

Basic Qualifications

• Minimum of seven years’ post-secondary education or relevant work experience

Additional Qualifications and Skills

• Strong consulting skills and adept at working across multiple departments to break down barriers to collaboration and partnership
• Demonstrated experience in organizing and articulating relationships between multiple complex IT systems
• Experience participating in the design of enterprise architectures or large-scale systems integrations
• Demonstrated team performance skills, service mindset approach, and the ability to act as a trusted advisor

Additional Information

This position is based in Boston and some in-person on-campus work will be required, and flexible/remote work is an option. Any remote work must be performed in a state in which Harvard is registered to do business (CA*, CT, GA, IL, MA, MD, ME, NH, NJ, NY, RI, VA, VT, and WA). Individual flexible and remote work options for this role will be discussed during the interview process. *Note: Harvard employees working in California must be exempt.

The University requires all Harvard community members to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and remain up to date with COVID-19 vaccine boosters, as detailed in Harvard’s Vaccine & Booster Requirements. Individuals may claim exemption from the vaccine requirement for medical or religious reasons. More information regarding the University’s COVID vaccination requirement, exemptions, and verification of vaccination status may be found at the University’s “COVID-19 Vaccine Information” webpage: http://www.harvard.edu/coronavirus/covid-19-vaccine-information/. 

Please note that we are currently conducting a majority of interviews and onboarding remotely and virtually. We appreciate your understanding.

Harvard University offers an outstanding benefits package including:

• Time Off: 3 - 4 weeks paid vacation, paid holiday break, 12 paid sick days, 12.5 paid holidays, and 3 paid personal days per year.
• Medical/Dental/Vision: We offer a variety of excellent medical plans, dental & vision plans, all coverage begins as of your start date.
• Retirement: University-funded retirement plan with full vesting after 3 years of service.
• Tuition Assistance Program: Competitive tuition assistance program, incredibly affordable classes directly at the Harvard Extension School, and discounted options through participating Harvard grad schools.
• Transportation: Harvard offers a 50% discounted MBTA pass as well as additional options to assist employees in their daily commute.
• Wellness options: Harvard offers programs and classes at little or no cost, including stress management, massages, nutrition, meditation, and complementary health services.
• Harvard access to athletic facilities, libraries, campus events, and many discounts throughout metro Boston.

The Harvard Medical School is not able to provide visa sponsorship for this position.


 

Commitment to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging

We are committed to cultivating an inclusive workplace culture of faculty, staff, and students with diverse backgrounds, styles, abilities, and motivations. We appreciate and leverage the capabilities, insights, and ideas of all individuals. Harvard Medical School Mission and Community Values

EEO Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, or any other characteristic protected by law.