Associate Vice President, Interoperability Strategy, Operations & Partnerships

Inovalon; Tampa, Canonsburg, Bowie (FL, Washington County, MD); Hybrid; USD 300,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

Inovalon is seeking an Associate Vice President, Interoperability Strategy, Operations & Partnerships to architect and operationalize Inovalon’s data exchange capability at scale across the healthcare ecosystem.

You will lead a high‑performing organization across interoperability strategy, operations, integrations, connectivity and partnerships, and forge national collaborations with EHR vendors, health systems and payers.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of progressive leadership experience in healthcare technology and interoperability.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a related field.
• Expertise in healthcare data exchange technologies and standards (FHIR/HL7/X12).
• Ability to translate strategy into enterprise roadmaps and operational plans.
• Proven track record building partnerships with health systems, payers, and vendors.
• Experience navigating regulatory frameworks and data privacy requirements.
• Strong executive communication and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Set the vision and multi-year roadmap for healthcare interoperability.
• Architect scalable data acquisition and exchange frameworks.
• Build and lead a high-impact interoperability organization.
• Forge national partnerships with EHR vendors, HIEs, payers, and providers.
• Establish KPIs, SLAs, governance, and continuous improvement.
• Activate AI, automation, and analytics to optimize data processes.
• Advise senior leadership on trends, investments, and priorities.
• Navigate regulatory updates and represent the company in industry dialogue.
• Collaborate with Board and executives to align strategy with growth.

Skills

Executive leadership

Healthcare interoperability

Strategic partnerships

Regulatory & privacy compliance

Data exchange architectures

Cross-functional leadership

Change management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Healthcare Administration, Health Informatics, IT, CS

Tools

FHIR/HL7 APIs

Job description

Who We Are

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.

Who You Are

You are an accomplished executive ready to shape and lead the future of healthcare interoperability at scale. As Associate Vice President, Interoperability Strategy, Operations & Partnerships, you will have an enterprise-wide mandate to architect and operationalize Inovalon’s comprehensive data exchange capability across the healthcare ecosystem. You will drive transformation by building a high-performing organization, cultivating strategic alliances, and translating vision into enterprise value for Inovalon and its clients. Your executive leadership will position Inovalon at the forefront of secure, scalable, and meaningful healthcare data exchange.

What You'll Do

• Set the vision and enterprise strategy for healthcare interoperability, leading the design and execution of a multi-year roadmap spanning all key healthcare data domains (clinical, administrative, claims, provider).

• Architect scalable frameworks and enterprise standards for secure data acquisition, exchange, normalization, and operationalization across Inovalon products and business units.

• Build, lead, and develop a high-impact organization across interoperability strategy, operations, integrations, connectivity, and partner management.

• Forge and strengthen high-value, national partnerships with EHR vendors, HIEs, QHINs, health systems, payers, providers, data aggregators, and technology companies to expand Inovalon's connectivity and competitive positioning.

• Oversee operational excellence by establishing sustainable models, rigorous KPIs/SLAs, governance mechanisms, and continuous improvement initiatives delivering measurable cost, quality, and efficiency outcomes.

• Activate automation, artificial intelligence, and analytics to optimize data acquisition, matching, normalization, quality, and scalability.

• Collaborate at the executive and Board levels to ensure interoperability strategies directly enable Inovalon’s growth, operational performance, customer value, and product innovation.

• Navigate evolving regulatory frameworks, representing Inovalon on compliance, data privacy, emerging standards, and market trends while shaping industry dialogue and direction.

• Serve as a visible subject matter expert and advisor to senior leadership on trends, investments, and enterprise priorities spanning technology, regulatory, operations, and partnerships.

What You'll Need

• Minimum of 15 years of progressive leadership experience in healthcare technology, interoperability, healthcare data, operations, product, platform, strategic partnerships, or related fields, including significant tenure in senior executive roles.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Healthcare Administration, Health Informatics, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience required.

• Demonstrated expertise in healthcare data exchange technologies and standards (FHIR, HL7, X12/EDI, C-CDA/CCD, APIs, healthcare data networks) as well as proven leadership of enterprise-scale interoperability, integration, or data exchange initiatives.

• Strategic Vision and Business Acumen: Sets a bold, market-driven direction for interoperability, grounding priorities in financial, regulatory, and technological realities. Translates complex strategy into actionable enterprise roadmaps that accelerate growth and competitive advantage.

• Influence: Builds trusted relationships with the CEO, executive peers, Board, clients, and external partners. Navigates diverse interests and brings complex stakeholders to aligned decisions through insight, negotiation, and partnership.

• Leadership and Organizational Development: Attracts, develops, and retains diverse talent; structures teams and succession plans to sustain growth; and cultivates a highly collaborative, accountable, and innovative culture.

• Results Orientation and Execution Excellence: Drives enterprise-wide change through disciplined goal-setting, measurement, and operational rigor, ensuring vision is translated into quantifiable performance and customer outcomes.

• Adaptability: Leads with agility in the face of rapid regulatory, technological, and market changes, quickly recalibrating strategy and resources to maintain momentum and focus on key outcomes.

• System Thinking: Navigates the complexity of healthcare’s interconnected data and regulatory landscape, anticipating impacts across functions and designing solutions that deliver both immediate and long-term value.

• Nice to have: Experience with payer-provider data exchange, clinical data acquisition, risk adjustment, quality, payment integrity, analytics, real-world data, or commercializing interoperability solutions. Demonstrated success with AI, machine learning, automation, and analytics in healthcare data. Significant experience negotiating complex healthcare technology agreements.

Our Shared Commitments

• 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; and

• Fulfill those responsibilities and/or duties that may be reasonably provided by Inovalon for the purpose of achieving operational and financial success of Employer.

Work Environment

• This is primarily a computer-based role performed in a remote, hybrid, or office environment. The role requires prolonged periods of computer use and frequent communication and interaction with others, either virtually and/or in person. The role may occasionally require transporting or moving work-related equipment weighing up to 10 pounds, such as a laptop and related materials. Some travel may be required, depending on the needs of the role. Reasonable accommodations may be provided to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position, consistent with applicable law.

This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship (e.g. H-1B, TN, or E-3). Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States as a condition of employment. (This is only applicable for US-based positions)

If you don’t meet every qualification listed but are excited about our mission and the work described, we encourage you to apply. Inovalon is most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and you may be just the right person for this or other roles.

By embracing inclusion, we enhance our work environment and drive business success. Inovalon strives to provide equal opportunities to the communities where we operate and to our clients and everyone whom we serve. We endeavor to create a culture of inclusion in which our associates feel empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work and pursue their professional goals in an equitable setting. We understand that by fostering this type of culture, and welcoming different perspectives, we generate innovation and growth.

Inovalon is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirement.

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Work Location: If the US position is listed as remote, employees who reside within a 40-mile radius of one of our office locations in Tampa, FL; Canonsburg, PA; or Bowie, MD will follow a hybrid work schedule and are expected to work in the office two days per week (Tuesdays and Wednesdays).