Vice President, Provider Privacy Compliance / Strategy
Datavant is a data platform company and the world's leader in health data exchange. Our vision is that every healthcare decision is powered by the right data, at the right time, in the right format. Our platform is powered by the largest, most diverse health data network in the U.S., enabling data to be secure, accessible and usable to inform better health decisions. Datavant is trusted by the world's leading life sciences companies, government agencies, and those who deliver and pay for care. By joining Datavant today, you're stepping onto a high-performing, values-driven team. Together, we're rising to the challenge of tackling some of healthcare's most complex problems with technology-forward solutions. Datavanters bring a diversity of professional, educational and life experiences to realize our bold vision for healthcare.
The Vice President, Provider Privacy Compliance / Strategy will lead privacy incident investigation and compliance strategy in support of Datavant's Provider division. This role will scale and drive a privacy protection program across Datavant's national healthcare provider network, translating compliance insights, incident analysis, and state and federal regulatory requirements into actionable guidance. Reporting to the Chief Compliance & Privacy Officer, you will :
- Lead and optimize a team responsible for privacy incident investigation, response, and notification
- Convert incident data into strategic recommendations for Datavant's Provider product and operations teams
- Manage a specialized team executing high-impact compliance projects that impact Provider product, engineering, operations, training, human resources, and quality functions
You will direct a dedicated privacy team, focused on our Provider division, that serves as the strategic compliance partner to all division functions, handling special projects that advance privacy maturity and operational excellence at a national scale, and across our global partners.
Key responsibilities include :
Optimizing Privacy Incident ManagementLead the development of a compliant, risk-informed framework for incident investigation, root cause analysis, and notification for privacy incidents nationallyDevelop optimized incident triage, investigation protocols, and remediation frameworksTranslate incident patterns and findings into actionable recommendations for operations and product teamsDevelop and drive enterprise-wide cross-functional strategies to prevent recurrence and systematically reduce incident frequencyOversee breach analysis and regulatory reporting requirements for federal and state accountability pointsProduct & Business CounselingProvide regulatory compliance guidance for new Provider division products and featuresConvert privacy incidents and audit findings into product design improvements and business process recommendationsDeliver impact analysis and risk assessments for product and service launchesPartner with product and engineering teams to build privacy requirements into development cyclesAdvise senior leadership on Provider-division related privacy risks and mitigation strategiesStrategic Compliance Projects & Cross-Functional LeadershipOversee team to translate federal and state law requirements into documentation, workflow changes, and product enhancement recommendationsManage team execution of special compliance projects supporting Provider product development, optimization initiatives, operational improvements, training programs, and quality assuranceLead cross-functional privacy initiatives spanning multiple Provider division functionsMonitor evolving privacy, interoperability, and release-of-information-related laws and regulations, and assess operational impactTeam Development & OperationsManage and continue to build a high-performing team of privacy analysts, managers, and counsel focused on Provider division supportEstablish project frameworks, reporting systems, and performance metricsOversee Provider customer inquiries, audits, and privacy or compliance assessmentsDevelop policies and processes that help integrate Provider privacy workflows into Datavant's enterprise compliance programProvide mentorship and foster culture of continuous improvement and innovationBasic qualifications include :
Bachelor's degree in law, healthcare administration, compliance, or a related field10+ years of experience in privacy, compliance, or regulatory affairs within healthcare or health technology sectorsProven leadership experience managing privacy or compliance teamsStrong understanding of HIPAA, HITECH, and other U.S. state / federal privacy regulationsDemonstrated success in incident management, breach analysis, and regulatory reportingExcellent communication and stakeholder management skillsAbility to translate regulatory requirements into operational and technical processesDesired qualifications include :
JD, CIPP / US, CHPC, or equivalent advanced privacy / compliance certificationExperience building and scaling privacy programs across multi-state or enterprise healthcare organizationsStrong strategic thinking with the ability to connect incident insights to business and product strategyExperience advising product, engineering, and operations teams on privacy-by-design practicesFamiliarity with interoperability standards, data exchange frameworks, and healthcare data ecosystemsTrack record of leading cross-functional compliance or transformation initiativeProven ability to mentor and grow high-performing compliance teamsExperience with automation or technology solutions that enhance compliance operationsDatavant is committed to building a diverse team of Datavanters who are all responsible for stewarding a high-performance culture in which all Datavanters belong and thrive. We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.
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