Senior Manager, Data Governance

Empower Pharmacy; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare company as a Senior Manager of Data Governance. This role involves developing governance frameworks for enterprise data, ensuring compliance, and fostering a data-driven culture. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance data quality and integrity in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Paid time off

401(k) matching

Wellness perks

IV therapy

Compounded medications

Qualifications

• Minimum of 15 years of experience in data governance or regulatory compliance.
• 5 years in a leadership role within highly regulated environments.

Responsibilities

• Develops and oversees enterprise-wide data governance policies.
• Leads data stewardship initiatives and ensures compliance.
• Partners with various departments to define data access protocols.

Skills

Customer Focus

Optimizes Work Processes

Collaborates

Resourcefulness

Manages Complexity

Ensures Accountability

Situational Adaptability

Communicates Effectively

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Location: Remote - (United States), United States

Posted: May 9, 2025

Job Type: Full Time

Req# 4358

IT

Company Overview

Empower is a visionary healthcare company committed to providing quality, affordable medication to millions of patients across the nation. We hold the distinguished position of being the largest 503A compounding pharmacy and FDA-registered 503B outsourcing facility in the country serving the functional medicine markets.

What sets us apart is our relentless focus on four core values: People, Quality, Service and Innovation. Our dedicated team of professionals collaboratively works to break new ground in the fields of manufacturing, distribution and quality control, providing a uniquely integrated approach to healthcare. Leveraging our vertical integration of the pharmaceutical supply chain, state-of-the-art technology, and a commitment to excellence, we are constantly pushing the boundaries of what is possible in medication accessibility and affordability.

You're not just starting a job; you're joining a mission. We believe in empowering our team to innovate, grow, and drive real change in the healthcare industry. If you're a forward-thinker who thrives in a fast-paced, transformative environment, Empower is the place for you. Here, you’ll be encouraged to share your ideas, expand your skill set, and contribute to projects that genuinely make a difference. We prioritize the well-being of our team members, and we offer a supportive and engaging workplace where your contributions are not just recognized but celebrated.

Let’s revolutionize healthcare, together. Join us and be a part of something extraordinary.

Position Summary

The Senior Manager, Data Governance plays a strategic leadership role within Empower Pharmacy’s Information Technology (IT) organization, responsible for developing and executing governance frameworks that ensure the availability, quality, integrity, and compliance of enterprise data assets. This position partners with Legal, Human Resources (HR), Compliance, and business leaders to promote a data-driven culture and align governance strategies with operational and regulatory goals. By fostering cross-functional collaboration, applying sound judgment, and leading with clear communication, the Senior Manager ensures data is treated as a trusted and strategic asset across the organization.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Develops and oversees the execution of enterprise-wide data governance policies, standards, and processes to meet internal and external compliance requirements, including the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act and the General Data Protection Regulation.
• Leads the development and execution of enterprise-wide data stewardship initiatives, ensuring cross-functional alignment on master data management, data lineage, and metadata governance to support scalability and compliance.
• Partners with Legal, Human Resources, Compliance, and Information Technology to define, implement, and continuously evolve data access protocols, retention policies, and privacy frameworks in accordance with regulatory and organizational standards.
• Defines and operationalizes key performance indicators and advanced dashboarding solutions to proactively monitor data quality, assess regulatory exposure, and track governance maturity across all critical business systems.
• Integrates artificial intelligence (AI)-powered platforms to automate data cataloging, detect anomalies in real time, and enforce data governance policies, driving improved transparency, efficiency, and risk mitigation.

While performing the responsibilities of the job, the employee is required to talk and hear. The employee is often required to remain in a stationary position for a significant amount of the workday and frequently use their hands and fingers to handle or feel in order to access, input, and retrieve information from the computer and other office productivity devices. The employee is regularly required to move about the office and around the corporate campus. The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, reach with arms and hands, climb or balance, and to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.

Knowledge and Skills

• Demonstrated success in designing and scaling enterprise data governance programs, leading cross-functional initiatives from concept through execution, and embedding governance practices into business operations through effective platform integration and change management.
• Proven ability to influence and align senior stakeholders across Legal, HR, Compliance, and IT through strategic collaboration, clear communication, and sound judgment, with strong track record of leveraging AI to enhance data quality, policy automation, and governance insights.

Key Competencies

• Customer Focus: Ability to build strong customer relationships and deliver customer centric solutions.
• Optimizes Work Processes: Know the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Collaborates: Builds partnerships and works collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
• Resourcefulness: Secures and deploys resources effectively and efficiently.
• Manages Complexity: Makes sense of complex, high quality, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems.
• Ensures Accountability: Holds self and others accountable to meet commitments and objectives.
• Situational Adaptability: Adapts approach and demeanor in real time to match shifting demands of different situations.
• Communicates Effectively: Develops and delivers multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.

Values

• People: Our people define who we are as a company, and we believe that understanding and addressing the needs of our team, clients, and community is fundamental to fostering a culture of support and growth.
• Quality: Quality stands at the core of our mission, reflecting our commitment to excellence in every medication we produce.
• Service: We are here to serve others. Every interaction with our patients, providers, employees and other stakeholders comes from a place of service.
• Innovation: By continuously exploring new methodologies and embracing technology, we ensure that every solution we offer is at the forefront of pharmaceutical care.

Experience and Qualifications

• Minimum of 15 years of experience in data governance, data management, or regulatory compliance, including 5 years in a leadership role within highly regulated environments.
• Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Data Science, Business Administration, or a related field; master’s degree preferred.
• Certified Data Management Professional (CDMP), Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP), or equivalent certification preferred.

Employee Benefits, Health, and Wellness

We offer comprehensive benefits to support your health, well-being, and future, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, 401(k) matching, wellness perks, IV therapy, and compounded medications. Learn more: https://careers.empowerpharmacy.com/benefits/ - Link Opens in New Tab