Senior Manager, Third Party Data Governance

Ladders; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work options

Professional development opportunities

Collaborative culture

Good work-life balance

Job summary

Ladders is seeking a Senior Manager, Third Party Data Governance to lead enterprise-wide governance for third-party data with a strong focus on compliance and data rights management. The role partners with Legal and Procurement to ensure data use aligns with contractual obligations and regulatory standards.

You will establish the vision and operating model for the program, build processes to manage data assets responsibly, and oversee a team dedicated to governance across the organization,

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in healthcare data governance, licensing, privacy, or compliance, including 3+ years in leadership roles.
• Bachelor's degree in health informatics, information systems, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Proven track record building governance or compliance programs and teams.
• Experience operationalizing data agreements into effective controls and processes.
• Deep understanding of HIPAA and healthcare data regulations.
• Familiarity with healthcare data types, including claims and clinical data.
• Demonstrated leadership and adaptability in managing teams and projects.

Responsibilities

• Build and lead a team focused on third-party data governance across the enterprise
• Establish the vision and core processes for the governance program
• Create a centralized inventory of third-party data assets, including source and ownership details
• Translate complex data agreements into actionable data rights management solutions
• Collaborate with Legal and Procurement to negotiate data use terms and manage renewals
• Govern data intake and release in compliance with contractual rights and standards
• Monitor data usage and maintain documentation for audits

Skills

Leadership

Data governance

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in health informatics / information systems or related field

Job description

For our client, we are seeking a Senior Manager, Third Party Data Governance to join the team of a leader in the Healthcare space.

This role will lead enterprise-wide governance for third-party data, with a strong focus on compliance, control design, and the integrity of data rights management. You will establish the vision and operating model for the program while building the processes needed to manage data assets responsibly across the organization. This position partners closely with Legal, Procurement, and internal stakeholders to ensure data use aligns with contractual obligations, regulatory requirements, and audit standards.

Location: Remote

Compensation: $120,000 – $145,000 annually

Responsibilities

• Build and lead a team focused on third-party data governance across the enterprise
• Establish the vision and core processes for the governance program
• Create a centralized inventory of third-party data assets, including source and ownership details
• Translate complex data agreements into actionable data rights management solutions
• Collaborate with Legal and Procurement to negotiate data use terms and manage renewals
• Govern data intake and release in compliance with contractual rights and standards
• Monitor data usage and maintain documentation for audits

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in healthcare data, governance, licensing, privacy, or compliance, including 3+ years in leadership roles
• Bachelor's degree in health informatics, information systems, or a related field, or equivalent experience
• Proven track record in building governance or compliance programs and teams
• Experience operationalizing data agreements into effective controls and processes
• Deep understanding of HIPAA and healthcare data regulations
• Familiarity with healthcare data types, including claims and clinical data
• Demonstrated leadership and adaptability in managing teams and projects

Benefits

• Flexible work environment with remote, hybrid, or office options
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• Collaborative culture with a focus on compliance and data integrity
• Supportive work-life balance with reasonable accommodations for disabilities

Our client is an equal opportunity employer.