WellSpan Health · 2 days ago
Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer
WellSpan Health is a healthcare organization seeking a Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer (CIO) to lead enterprise-wide information technology and analytics. The CIO will develop IT strategies, oversee data governance, and ensure the alignment of technology with clinical and business needs to support WellSpan’s strategic vision.
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Responsibilities
Develop and execute a long-term IT vision that supports WellSpan’s clinical, operational, financial, and brand goals
Partner with various stakeholders to enrich then scale digital transformation initiatives, ensuring technology enhances patient care, provider efficiency, and customer experience; and WellSpan’s reputation as a value-adding partner is upheld and advanced
Deliver technology applications and hardware that are optimized to the WellSpan user. Ensure effective product management to align organization needs to software solutions. Lead by example to nurture a culture of innovation across WellSpan by evaluating emerging technologies and their ability to advance WellSpan’s goals. Ensure successful adoption of new technologies through user-focused operations
Serve as a key member of WellSpan’s senior leadership team, participating in executive planning, IT governance, and board discussions
Oversee IT Steering Committees, Analytics Steering Committees, and the WellSpan Clinical Informatics Council to align IT with clinical and business needs
Lead change management efforts to drive adoption of new technologies and workflows
Ensure that clinical IT and business IT remain visible in organizational planning and decision-making
Establish and lead a data-driven culture through an Analytics Center of Excellence, ensuring data is timely, accessible, useable and actionable
Oversee and advance capabilities that power population health analytics, predictive modeling, and business intelligence to support clinical outcomes, cost reduction, and strategic initiatives
Define and enforce data governance practices to ensure accuracy, security, and compliance
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to define and implement progressive infrastructure and hardware solutions
Ensure a highly reliable, secure, and scalable IT infrastructure, supporting WellSpan’s digital operations
Oversee EHR (Epic) and clinical IT systems, ensuring seamless integration and interoperability
Oversee the daily management and optimization of Oracle, ServiceNow, UKG, and other applications and systems
Maintain cybersecurity resilience, ensuring compliance with HIPAA, HITECH, and industry best practices
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to implement customer- and team member-facing digital user experiences, such as mobile apps and online portals, to enhance patient engagement and service delivery
Lead and develop a high-performing team, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning. Earn influence with stakeholders through exceptional service and support
Plan and communicate needs and value for IT capital investments and operational budget. Work collaboratively with executive colleagues. Oversee IT budgets, vendor management, and multi-year capital planning, ensuring cost-effective technology solutions and valuable technology service delivery
Promote industry best practices, benchmarking WellSpan against leading health systems and industries
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree required
10+ years of progressive leadership in IT, analytics, or digital transformation in a large and complex organization
Strong knowledge of corporate applications, enterprise analytics, cybersecurity, AI/ML applications, and digital health innovations
Proven experience in leading large-scale IT and analytics initiatives in a complex, multi-site organization
Experience managing IT budgets, vendor contracts, and enterprise technology investments
Preferred
Master's degree in Information Systems, Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, or related field preferred
Company
WellSpan Health
WellSpan Health is an integrated health system that serves the communities of central Pennsylvania.
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