Business Information Security Officer

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.

What We’re Looking For

As a BISO, you will join a dynamic and collaborative team at the intersection of cybersecurity and business strategy. This unique role allows you to serve as the primary bridge between our security organization and one of our key business verticals (Payer, Provider, Life Sciences Ecosystem & Public Sector (LSEPS), and M&A). You will have the opportunity to directly influence and embed security into critical business processes, foster a proactive security culture, and help protect the organization from evolving threats. This role offers the chance to lead impactful initiatives, strengthen relationships across the organization, and drive innovative approaches to security.

What You Will Do

• Embedding security into business strategies, processes, and culture.
• Aligning cybersecurity initiatives with the unique priorities, risks, and compliance requirements of each vertical.
• Building strong relationships with vertical leaders and key stakeholders, acting as their trusted security advisor.
• Joining vertical leadership teams as a virtual member to advocate for security needs and awareness.
• Sharing security roadmaps and priorities to ensure alignment and proactive engagement.
• Lead security conversations with strategic customers, empowering bidirectional roadmap conversations and proactively establishing relationships. 
• Supporting strategic and high-value customers with compliance, assurance, and incident management needs.
• Leading customer calls, audits, and escalations while ensuring tailored security support for vertical customers.
• Tracking customer requests and inputting insights into future security planning and roadmapping.
• Leading communication and coordination for high incidents impacting your vertical.
• Ensuring timely compliance with incident reporting requirements, including vertical-specific needs (e.g., FedRAMP).
• Identifying, assessing, and addressing vertical-specific security risks.

What You Need to Succeed

• 7+ years of experience in cybersecurity or information security leadership.
• Strong knowledge of risk management frameworks, compliance standards (e.g., FedRAMP, HIPAA), and incident response processes.
• Deep understanding of business processes and strategic priorities in healthcare, life sciences, or related industries.
• Proven ability to align security strategies with business goals and risk appetite.
• Demonstrated experience in working with senior executives and cross-functional teams.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills to advocate for security priorities and gain buy-in.
• Experience supporting customer assurance efforts, including audits, compliance responses, and incident escalations.
• Strong analytical and decision-making skills to manage security risks and incidents in complex environments.

We are 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.

At Datavant our total rewards strategy powers a high-growth, high-performance, health technology company that rewards our employees for transforming health care through creating industry-defining data logistics products and services.

The range posted is for a given job title, which can include multiple levels. Individual rates for the same job title may differ based on their level, responsibilities, skills, and experience for a specific job.

The estimated total cash compensation range for this role is:$172,000—$215,000 US