Senior Director, Data Governance

Inovalon was founded in 1998 on the belief that technology, and data specifically, would empower the transformation of the entire healthcare ecosystem for the better, improving both outcomes and economics. At Inovalon, we believe that when our customers are successful in their missions, healthcare improves. Therefore, we focus on empowering them with data-driven solutions. And the momentum is building.

Together, as ONE Inovalon, we are a united force delivering solutions that address healthcare’s greatest needs. Through our mission-based culture of inclusion and innovation, our organization brings value not just to our customers, but to the millions of patients and members they serve.

The Senior Director, Data Governance will design and lead a modern, centralized, and scalable governance program that protects, standardizes, and optimizes the value of Inovalon’s data assets. This leader will develop and operationalize the tools, processes, and controls required to govern complex healthcare data across payer, provider, pharmacy, and life sciences business units. They will establish comprehensive auditreadiness capabilities and create dashboards that provide realtime visibility into data health, enabling a seamless and integrated governance experience for stakeholders across the organization. 

Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Centralize Data Rights: Implement a codified, scalable solution to track, manage, and update data rights and usage controls across all business units and data domains.  

• Enable Responsible Innovation: Integrate governance frameworks into product development, analytics, and AI workflows to ensure responsible and compliant use of Inovalon’s data assets.  

• Audit Readiness: Maintain comprehensive documentation and audit controls to ensure the data platform is continuously prepared for internal and external regulatory audits.  

• Visualize Data Trends: Build automated monitoring and reporting tools that provide realtime visibility into data pipeline readiness, integrity, and freshness.  

• Vulnerability Management: In partnership with other teams, identify points of data vulnerability and lead the implementation of mitigation and remediation protocols.  

• KPI Tracking: Define, measure, and report metrics that assess the effectiveness and maturity of data governance practices 

• Other Responsibilities: Maintain compliance with Inovalon’s policies, procedures, and mission statement. Adhere to all confidentiality and HIPAA requirements as outlined within Inovalon’s Operating Policies and Procedures in all ways and at all times with respect to any aspect of the data handled or services rendered in the undertaking of the position. Fulfill those responsibilities and/or duties that may be reasonably provided by Inovalon for the purpose of achieving operational and financial success of the Employer. 

Job Requirements: 

• 15+ years in data governance, compliance, and/or risk management 

• Deep understanding of complex data ecosystems within a highly regulated industry, such as healthcare or financial services 

• Proven success implementing enterprise-wide data governance programs with measurable outcomes 

• CRISC certification preferred 

• Lean Six Sigma certification preferred 

Education: 

• Bachelor’s degree required 

Physical Demands and Work Environment: 

• Sedentary work (i.e., sitting for long periods); 

• Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and a negligible amount of force; 

• Subject to indoor and outdoor environmental conditions; and 

• Travel up to 30% may be required, typically for training or other business needs. 

Inovalon Offers a Competitive Salary and Benefits Package

In addition to the base compensation, this position may be