Director, Identity & Access Management

Datavant is the data collaboration platform trusted for healthcare. Guided by our mission to make the world’s health data secure, accessible and actionable, we provide critical data solutions for organizations across the healthcare ecosystem – including providers, health plans, researchers, and life sciences companies. From fulfilling a single patient’s request for their medical records to powering the AI revolution in healthcare, Datavanters are building the future of how data is connected and used to improve health.

By joining Datavant today, you’re stepping onto a driven and highly collaborative team that is passionate about creating transformative change in healthcare.

We are seeking an experienced Director to lead our Identity & Access Management (IAM) team with a strong focus on hands‑on execution and team leadership. In this role, you will oversee the implementation and daily management of our IAM program, ensuring secure, efficient, and scalable access control for our users and systems. Leading a small team, you will work closely with internal stakeholders to support business objectives, manage access policies, and maintain compliance with security standards.

• Own the development and implementation of an Identity Strategy spanning internal and external identities, including multiple user personas and non‑human (agentic, bot, service, etc.)

• Manage and execute IAM solution technology implementations that align with company goals, ensuring reliable access control across systems and applications.

• Lead a small team of IAM specialists, providing mentorship, guidance, and hands‑on support to drive efficient and secure operations.

• Implement IAM policies, standards, and procedures to maintain compliance with industry regulations and internal policies.

• Collaborate with IT and other departments to integrate IAM requirements seamlessly within business processes.

• Manage the selection of deployment of Identity tools and solutions where applicable, while overseeing the management of IAM tools, services and processes including IGA, PAM, MFA/Passwordless, IDPs, etc.

• Ensuring solutions and services are scalable and operationally effective.

• Regularly assess and improve IAM configurations and workflows to address evolving security needs and industry trends.

• Conduct periodic reviews and audits, implementing improvements based on findings to enhance security and compliance.

• Provide IAM‑related support for IT security measures to safeguard user data, applications, and systems against unauthorized access.

• Proven experience in IAM management, including successful program implementation and execution.

• Strong knowledge of IAM processes, technologies, and compliance requirements (e.g., NIST, FedRAMP).

• Ability to lead a small, dedicated team, fostering collaboration, accountability, and professional growth.

• Excellent organizational and problem‑solving skills, with an emphasis on attention to detail and execution.

• Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or similar are a plus.

This role is ideal for a hands‑on IAM professional who thrives in a fast‑paced, results‑driven environment and is committed to building a secure, efficient access management program.

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.

The estimated total cash compensation range for this role is:

$180,000—$225,000 USD

Please note that 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.