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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).