Director of Healthcare Data & Analytics

Overview

A growing healthcare organization is seeking a Director of Healthcare Data & Analytics to lead enterprise-wide data strategy, reporting, and informatics initiatives. This role will drive the evolution of a modern analytics ecosystem that supports clinical, financial, and operational performance while ensuring high standards of data governance and regulatory compliance.

This leader will play a key role in building a scalable data environment, enhancing reporting capabilities, and enabling data-driven decision-making across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

Data Strategy & Governance

• Establish and lead data governance practices, including data standards, stewardship, and KPI alignment


• Ensure consistency, accuracy, and transparency across enterprise reporting


• Develop and maintain enterprise data definitions, reporting frameworks, and data cataloging practices


• Partner with senior leadership to align analytics initiatives with organizational priorities


• Build and mentor a high-performing analytics and informatics team

Data Architecture & Integration

• Oversee the design and optimization of enterprise data platforms, including cloud-based data warehouse environments


• Lead development of scalable data pipelines and transformation processes using modern ETL/ELT tools


• Ensure seamless integration across clinical systems, financial platforms, and third-party applications


• Maintain secure, compliant data access standards and system performance

Analytics & Reporting

• Lead development of dashboards and reporting solutions that support clinical, operational, and financial insights


• Standardize metrics, data models, and reporting methodologies


• Automate recurring reporting for regulatory and internal stakeholders


• Translate complex datasets into meaningful insights for executive leadership


• Ensure accuracy and validation of externally reported data

Pharmacy & Specialty Program Informatics

• Provide oversight of pharmacy-related data systems and reporting initiatives


• Support data exchange processes, integrations, and reporting workflows related to pharmacy programs


• Develop analytics to monitor utilization, performance, and revenue opportunities


• Ensure data integrity and compliance with applicable program requirements


• Support audit readiness and operational transparency

Clinical Systems Optimization

• Serve as a subject matter resource for EHR data structures and reporting capabilities


• Partner with clinical and IT teams to improve documentation workflows and data capture


• Lead enhancements, integrations, and testing efforts related to clinical applications


• Identify and resolve data integrity or system issues through root cause analysis

Financial & Operational Analytics

• Collaborate with finance leadership to develop reporting on revenue cycle, payer performance, and cost analysis


• Support program evaluation, grant reporting, and service line performance


• Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency and revenue capture


• Deliver insights that support strategic planning and performance improvement

Collaboration & Enablement

• Serve as a liaison between technical teams and operational stakeholders


• Develop documentation for reporting logic, workflows, and data definitions


• Provide training and support to end users on data tools and interpretation


• Promote a data-driven culture across departments

Leadership Scope

• Direct oversight of analytics and informatics resources


• Opportunity to shape and scale the organization's data and reporting function

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred in a relevant field (e.g., Health Informatics, Data Science, Healthcare Administration, Business Analytics, or similar)


• 5+ years of experience in data analytics, informatics, or data architecture within a healthcare environment


• 3+ years of leadership or team management experience


• Hands-on experience designing and managing enterprise reporting environments

Technical Expertise

• Strong experience with modern data warehouse platforms (cloud-based preferred)


• Advanced SQL and data modeling skills


• Experience with BI and visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, or similar)


• Familiarity with ETL/ELT tools and data pipeline development


• Experience working with healthcare systems such as EHR platforms and reporting tools

Preferred Experience

• Experience working with clinical and operational healthcare data


• Familiarity with regulatory reporting requirements and healthcare compliance standards


• Exposure to pharmacy-related data systems or specialty program analytics


• Experience supporting large-scale analytics transformations or rebuilds

What You'll Work On

• Lead the transformation of an existing analytics and reporting environment into a modern, scalable data platform


• Improve reporting capabilities to deliver timely insights across clinical, financial, and operational domains


• Support initiatives focused on improving patient care, operational efficiency, and financial performance


• Build a foundation for near real-time reporting and advanced analytics capabilities