Director, Internal Audit

Job Description

Job Description

Datavant is a data platform company and the world's leader in health data exchange. Our vision is that every healthcare decision is powered by the right data, at the right time, in the right format.

Our platform is powered by the largest, most diverse health data network in the U.S., enabling data to be secure, accessible and usable to inform better health decisions. Datavant is trusted by the world's leading life sciences companies, government agencies, and those who deliver and pay for care.

By joining Datavant today, you're stepping onto a high-performing, values-driven team. Together, we're rising to the challenge of tackling some of healthcare's most complex problems with technology-forward solutions. Datavanters bring a diversity of professional, educational and life experiences to realize our bold vision for healthcare.

Role Summary :

The Director of Internal Audit will design, implement, and oversee Datavant's legal and compliance internal audit program in alignment with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General's (OIG) compliance program guidance and healthcare industry internal audit standards. Reporting to the Chief Compliance and Privacy Officer, the Director of Internal Audit will evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls, risk management practices, and governance processes across Datavant's Provider, Payer, Life Sciences, and Legal & Insurance business lines, focused on regulatory compliance, privacy-by-design and by-default, and legal risk mitigation. This role will also lead vendor and offshore partner compliance audits, validate corrective action plan implementation, and communicate findings to senior leaders.

This role requires a unique combination of healthcare industry internal audit expertise and deep familiarity with health information technology and tech-enabled services. The Director of Internal Audit will act as a trusted advisor to senior and executive leaders, and support communications to Datavant's executive compliance and board audit committees, ensuring that risks are identified, controls are tested for effectiveness, and audit findings contribute to continuous improvement.

Note : This position is not focused on nor responsible for financial auditing or SOX financial reporting, but will coordinate with cross-functional teams to support financial internal controls as needed. This position sits on our Legal team.

Key Responsibilities :

Audit Program Leadership

• Work with senior leaders and cross-functional stakeholders to identify organizational legal, regulatory, privacy, and compliance risks and prioritize business areas to audit based on risk
• Support enterprise and compliance risk assessment processes to develop data-driven audit planning and the development of audit risk universe
• Develop and execute an adaptive, risk-based internal audit plan consistent with regulatory / legal guidance and industry best practices
• Serve as the audit lead for planning, fieldwork, reporting, and follow-up of all internal legal and compliance audit activities
• Establish and maintain audit methodologies, tools, and documentation standards that meet regulatory and professional internal audit expectations

Execution of Internal Audits

Reporting and Communication

Track audit finding remediation efforts and perform re-testing to confirm closure of findings

Advisory and Collaboration

Continuous Improvement

Basic Qualifications :

Desired Qualifications :

We are committed to building a diverse team of Datavanters who are all responsible for stewarding a high-performance culture in which all Datavanters belong and thrive. We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

At Datavant our total rewards strategy powers a high-growth, high-performance, health technology company that rewards our employees for transforming health care through creating industry-defining data logistics products and services.

The range posted is for a given job title, which can include multiple levels. Individual rates for the same job title may differ based on their level, responsibilities, skills, and experience for a specific job. This role is eligible for bonus / commission, and the range below is inclusive of those targets.

The estimated total cash compensation range for this role is :

$200,400—$246,000 USD

The estimated base salary range (not including bonus / commission) for this role is :

$167,000—$205,000 USD

To ensure the safety of patients and staff, many of our clients require post-offer health screenings and proof and / or completion of various vaccinations such as the flu shot, Tdap, COVID-19, etc. Any requests to be exempted from these requirements will be reviewed by Datavant Human Resources and determined on a case-by-case basis. Depending on the state in which you will be working, exemptions may be available on the basis of disability, medical contraindications to the vaccine or any of its components, pregnancy or pregnancy-related medical conditions, and / or religion.

This job is not eligible for employment sponsorship.

Datavant is committed to a work environment free from job discrimination. We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status. To learn more about our commitment, please review our EEO Commitment Statement here. Know Your Rights, explore the resources available through the EEOC for more information regarding your legal rights and protections. In addition, Datavant does not and will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay.

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