Senior Manager, Third Party Data Governance

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

As Senior Manager, Third Party Data Governance, you will build and lead the program that governs the third-party data Inovalon licenses from external suppliers. You will sit within the governance function of Enterprise Data Strategy and begin as a player-coach, building the program directly while growing a dedicated team. In this role, you will turn complex data rights and contractual requirements into practical controls that help keep Inovalon compliant, audit-ready, and positioned to support commercial, government, joint venture, and partnership engagements.

What You'll Do

• Build, lead, and develop a team of third-party data governance professionals supporting business units across the enterprise.

• Establish the vision, operating model, and core processes for the third-party data governance program.

• Extend the registry initiative into a centralized inventory of inbound and outbound third-party data assets, including source, sensitivity, ownership, and contractual terms.

• Translate license, data use, and business associate agreements into Inovalon’s data rights management solution, including permitted use, field restrictions, sublicensing, audit rights, and AI and model development use.

• Partner with Legal, Privacy, and Procurement during negotiations to evaluate data use terms, track renewals, and drive access revocation and data disposition when rights expire.

• Govern third-party data intake and release to clients and partners in accordance with contractual rights, de-identification standards, and minimum necessary requirements.

• Monitor data usage against licensed allowances and maintain the controls, evidence, and documentation needed for internal, client, and regulatory audits.

• Assess acquisitions and renewals for provenance, licensing authority, and downstream obligations, and identify overlapping business demand to strengthen pricing and rights negotiations.

• Define, track, and report KPIs that measure program effectiveness and maturity.

What You'll Need

• 10+ years of experience in healthcare data, data governance, data licensing, privacy, compliance, contracting, or a related discipline, including 3+ years of people leadership.

• Bachelor’s degree in health informatics, information systems, computer science, healthcare administration, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience required.

• Proven experience building a governance or compliance program and the team behind it.

• Experience operationalizing data license, data use, and business associate agreements into controls and processes.

• Deep knowledge of HIPAA, de-identification standards, and healthcare data regulations.

• Familiarity with claims, clinical/EHR, lab, eligibility, and real-world data.

• Ability to work East Coast hours.

• Demonstrates growth potential and learning agility by quickly absorbing new contract structures, data partnerships, and regulations as the program evolves.

• Demonstrates leadership by developing analysts into confident practitioners and building strong working relationships with Legal, Privacy, Procurement, and business leaders.

• Demonstrates adaptability by shifting between hands-on program execution and team leadership as priorities change while staying focused on outcomes.

• Demonstrates creative thinking by designing practical controls that protect data rights without creating unnecessary friction for the business.

• Demonstrates analytical skills by using contract terms, usage data, and KPIs to identify gaps, quantify risk, and support decisions with evidence.

• Nice to have: CIPP/US, CIPM, CDMP, CHPS, or similar certification.

• Nice to have: Master’s degree or JD.

• Nice to have: Experience with OpenMetadata or Power BI.

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).