Chief Data Officer - Healthcare Analytics Leader

UMass Memorial Health; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 190,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus

Job summary

UMass Memorial Health is seeking a Chief Data Officer to lead enterprise data strategy, governance, and analytics. You will direct data architecture, security, and cross‑functional partnerships with IS, clinical, and operations.

The role requires 10+ years in data leadership, healthcare experience, and a hands‑on approach to building a high‑performing analytics team. Expect collaboration across system leadership and data modernization initiatives.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in enterprise data, analytics, or BI roles, including 5+ years in a senior executive role.
• Proven experience leading data transformation in a large, regulated environment, preferably healthcare.
• Expert knowledge of data management, architecture, governance, and modern analytics tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and execution of a unified data and analytics strategy with enterprise authority over standards and governance.
• Modernize data ecosystem, data warehouses, data lakes, and analytics platforms with IS collaboration.
• Ensure secure, high‑quality data ingestion, integration, and management across domains.

Skills

Leadership

Data governance

Strategic analytics

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Data Science / related field

Master’s degree in relevant field (preferred)

Tools

Epic

SQL

Python

Job description

UMass Memorial Health is seeking a Chief Data Officer to lead enterprise data strategy, governance, and analytics. You will direct data architecture, security, and cross‑functional partnerships with IS, clinical, and operations.

The role requires 10+ years in data leadership, healthcare experience, and a hands‑on approach to building a high‑performing analytics team. Expect collaboration across system leadership and data modernization initiatives.