VP of Data and AI (Remote)

Lumata Health Inc; Richmond (VA); Remote; USD 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Lumata Health Inc is seeking a VP of Data and AI to lead their data-driven strategy and AI innovation. This remote role involves overseeing data architecture, analytics, and governance while collaborating with executive leadership to enhance operational efficiency and patient care in a healthcare setting. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in data analytics, strong leadership skills, and a proven track record in the healthcare sector.

Benefits

Medical, Dental and Vision

Paid time off

Parental leave

... more additional benefits

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive leadership in data analytics or related fields.
• Experience in healthcare or life sciences environments preferred.
• Demonstrated experience in developing and commercializing AI products.

Responsibilities

• Lead Lumata's data-driven strategy and AI innovation.
• Oversee data architecture, analytics, and governance.
• Collaborate with executive leadership to drive best practices for data usage.

Skills

Strategic Thinking

Business Acumen

Collaboration

Regulatory & Compliance Mindset

Communication & Influence

Innovation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Statistics, or a related field

Master’s or PhD preferred

Tools

AWS SageMaker

ETL/ELT pipelines

AI/ML

BI/reporting tools

Job description

Description

Position: VP of Data and AI

Job Type: Exempt - Full-time

Schedule: Monday to Friday 9am-6pm EST

This role is remote (Occasional quarterly travel may be necessary)

Eligibility Requirement: Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship

Reports to: Chief Technology Officer

Summary

The VP of Data and AI will lead Lumata’s data-driven strategy and AI innovation, overseeing all aspects of data architecture, analytics, data science, governance and external data partnerships. Reporting to the CTO, this role will be responsible for shaping and executing the organization’s data roadmap, overseeing the data architecture in alignment with our strategic objectives—ranging from delivering insights to inform clinical and operational decisions, advanced R&D, developing AI/ML capabilities and commercial partnerships.

The ideal candidate blends deep data, technical acumen with cross-functional leadership, thrives in ambiguity, and brings experience turning data assets into business value — especially in healthcare or life sciences environments.

Essential Functions

Data Strategy and Governance

• Develop and implement a comprehensive data strategy aligned with organizational goals.
• Ensure compliance with HIPAA, GDPR, and other relevant regulations,
• Oversee data quality management, master data management, and data integrity initiatives.
• Collaborate with executive leadership to drive best practices for data usage across all business units.

Data Infrastructure and Engineering

• Lead the define and execute data architecture, design, development, and maintenance of scalable data pipelines, warehousing, and integrations (e.g., EMR, third-party data sources).
• Partner with the CTO and IT/Tech teams to build secure, efficient data environments that support real-time analytics and historical reporting.
• Champion best practices in data architecture, ensuring systems can scale for future growth and evolving business needs.

Analytics and Reporting

• Direct the creation and maintenance of dashboards, scorecards, and KPI metrics (e.g., BEPD, AEPPY, enrollment, churn) for internal and external stakeholders.
• Collaborate with Clinical Operations, Sales, CS, Marketing, and Finance to deliver actionable insights that drive informed decision-making.
• Oversee the development of periodic reports for leadership teams (SLT, ELT, BoD) and performance-based contract requirements.

AI/ML Innovation and Operationalization

• Collaborate with product and clinical ops to embed AI into care workflows, automation, and retention systems.
• Own the strategy and roadmap for Lumata’s models, call summarization tools, real-time audit assist workflows to improve patient care, quality and clinical OPs team’s efficiency.
• Lead MLOps practices for model lifecycle management (AWS SageMaker, Comprehend, custom APIs).

Data Science and R&D

• Drive advanced analytics and predictive modeling efforts (machine learning, AI) to enhance product development and refine clinical/operational processes.
• Guide internal research initiatives to continuously improve algorithms, methodologies, and patient outcomes.
• Oversee the publication of abstracts, research papers, and thought leadership content to strengthen Lumata’s reputation in clinical data innovation.

Partnerships & Commercialization

• Manage external data-sharing agreements (e.g., pharma partnerships, research funding organizations) and lead commercial data offerings (e.g., mVT insights, IITs).
• Collaborate with Finance and Enterprise Clients on performance-based agreements, ensuring transparent data reporting and pricing adjustments based on KPIs.
• Identify new revenue opportunities by leveraging data assets for commercial products and strategic partnerships.

Requirements

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Statistics, or a related field (Required). Master’s or PhD preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive leadership in data analytics, data science, or related fields, with at least 5 years in a senior management or executive role. (required)
• Leadership & Management: History of building, mentoring, and managing high-performing data teams, with the ability to influence cross-functional leaders and stakeholders.
• Demonstrated track record overseeing data strategy, governance, engineering, and analytics in a complex, regulated environment (e.g., healthcare, life sciences, finance).
• Proven experience with HIPAA, GDPR, and other regulatory frameworks. (preferred)
• Demonstrated experience in developing and commercializing AI products or data services.
• Technical Expertise: Strong background in database architectures, ETL/ELT pipelines, data warehousing, AI/ML, MLOPs and BI/reporting tools.

Skills

• Strategic Thinking: Able to translate organizational objectives into a cohesive data roadmap that drives innovation and business value.
• Business Acumen: Adept at identifying revenue-generation and cost-optimization opportunities through data.
• Collaboration: Excellent interpersonal skills to build partnerships across Clinical Operations, Tech, Finance, Marketing, and external clients.
• Regulatory & Compliance Mindset: Thorough understanding of data privacy, security, and regulatory requirements, ensuring full adherence and proactive risk management.
• Communication & Influence: Strong presentation and storytelling skills to convey complex data insights to senior leadership, board members, and external partners.
• Innovation: Comfortable with emerging technologies in AI/ML, cloud services, and data analytics to maintain a competitive edge.

Physical requirements

• Must have a home office that is secure and free of distractions (HIPAA-compliant workspace)
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Must be able to hear, speak, call and virtually meet
• Must be able to communicate both verbally and in writing

Work Environment

In order to perform the essential functions of this job, you must have a dedicated remote workspace, and a wireless connection with a minimum of 50 Mbps of download speed and 10 Mbps of upload speed of dedicated internet bandwidth for each person working from home; the workspace is private and has low to no noise level as you will be on phone calls with patients. It is very important that your workspace is HIPAA compliant; your company issued laptop/pc must maintain visibility that only you can access as you'll be handling patient data. You are also expected to have your camera on during virtual meetings, therefore, you must be in a designated workspace/room for privacy.

Please be advised that Lumata Health only accepts resumes for compensation from agencies that have a signed agreement with Lumata Health. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Lumata Health. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Services Agreement, we will not consider, or agree to, payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event that a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, we explicitly reserve the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency.

The above statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job being performed by the employees assigned to this classification. The duties and responsibilities listed are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required. All employees may be required to perform duties outside their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed. With the evolution of the organization and this role, the responsibilities of this position may change at any time.

Benefits

At Lumata Health, we know you are more than just an employee. As we grow, so will our benefits package. We hope you’ll be a part of that growth!

• Medical, Dental and Vision
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• ... more additional benefits

Our Culture

At Lumata, we foster a dynamic, inclusive, and supportive remote work environment. We prioritize trust, collaboration, and continuous learning, ensuring a healthy work-life balance.

Collaboration: Stay connected through regular team meetings and open communication.

Inclusivity: A diverse team where everyone feels welcome and valued.

Fun Culture: Engage in chats centered around health, wellness, celebrations, and more.

Recognition: Regular feedback, performance incentives, and growth opportunities.

Join Lumata and be part of a forward-thinking, remote-first team where your contributions make a difference, and your well-being is prioritized.

We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity at all levels. All individuals are encouraged to apply. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at: [e-mail] (no unsolicited resumes please). Applicants must submit an application with Lumata Health to be considered for the position.

Important Notice:

This position does not require a credit report or the submission of any financial information during the application process. Official communications regarding applications and positions will only be sent from an email address ending in @lumatahealth.com. If you receive any communication about your application from an email not ending in @lumatahealth.com, it is fraudulent. Below are some website options where you can report such activity: consumerfinance.gov, reportfraud.ftc.gov, ic3.gov, https://www.usa.gov/where-report-scams

Please be advised that Lumata Health only accepts resumes for compensation from agencies that have a signed agreement with Lumata Health. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Lumata Health. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Services Agreement, we will not consider, or agree to, payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event that a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, we explicitly reserve the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency.

Disclaimer:
This job description is subject to change based on business needs, advancements in regulations, and workflow adjustments. Continuous review and adjustments will be made to ensure alignment with the company's goals and objectives.