AVP Data Strategy & Governance

Overview

Hybrid
Depends on Experience
Full Time

Skills

Microsoft Azure
Microsoft Fabric
NIST 800-171
HIPAA
Data Strategy
Data Governance
Azure Data

Job Details

Job title: AVP Data Strategy & Governance

Job location: Philadelphia, PA

Job type: Full time

Key Focus: Microsoft Azure, Microsoft Fabric, NIST 800-171, HIPAA

A leading healthcare is seeking an Associate Vice President Data Strategy & Governance. The AVP Data Strategy & Governance will serve as the executive leader responsible for shaping and executing the enterprise-wide data vision. This role will oversee the strategic direction, architecture, governance, and compliance of the organization s data ecosystem, with a strong focus on Microsoft Azure, Microsoft Fabric, and data estate modernization. The AVP will also ensure alignment with federal data security standards, including NIST 800-171, to support secure research, clinical, and operational data environments.

The Vice President Data Strategy & Governance will:

  • Lead a transformative data strategy at one of the nation s premier academic medical systems.
  • Drive innovation at the intersection of healthcare, research, and technology.
  • Collaborate with visionary leaders and world-class clinicians and scientists.

Key Responsibilities

  • Define and lead the enterprise data strategy in alignment with institutional goals and regulatory requirements.
  • Oversee the architecture, implementation, and optimization of data platforms using Microsoft Azure and Microsoft Fabric.
  • Provide executive oversight of the organization s data estate, ensuring scalability, security, and interoperability across clinical, research, and administrative domains.
  • Ensure compliance with NIST 800-171, HIPAA, FISMA, and other federal and industry data protection standards.
  • Establish and lead enterprise data governance frameworks, including data stewardship, metadata management, and data quality programs.
  • Partner with executive leadership, including the CIO, CMIO, CFO, and research leaders, to drive data-informed decision-making.
  • Lead cross-functional teams of data engineers, architects, analysts, and governance professionals.
  • Foster a culture of data literacy, innovation, and accountability across the organization.
  • Represent the institution in external collaborations with government agencies, research partners, and regulatory bodies.

Qualifications

Required:

  • Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Science, or a related field.
  • 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in data strategy, architecture, or governance.
  • Deep expertise in Microsoft Azure data services and Microsoft Fabric.
  • Proven experience managing large-scale data estates in complex, regulated environments.
  • Demonstrated leadership in implementing and maintaining compliance with NIST 800-171, HIPAA, and other federal data standards.
  • Strong executive presence with the ability to influence and collaborate across all levels of the organization.
  • Exceptional strategic thinking, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.

Preferred:

  • Master s degree in a related field or MBA.
  • Certifications in Azure architecture, data governance, or cybersecurity.
  • Experience in academic medical centers, healthcare systems, or federally funded research institutions.
  • Familiarity with clinical and research data standards (e.g., HL7, FHIR, CDISC).
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