Chief Information Officer

AffirmedRx is on a mission to improve health care outcomes by bringing clarity, integrity, and trust to pharmacy benefit management. We are committed to making pharmacy benefits easy to understand, straightforward to access and always in the best interest of employers and the lives they impact. We accomplish this by bringing total clarity to business practices, leading with clinical approaches, and utilizing state-of-the-art technology.

Join us in improving health care outcomes for all!  We promise to do what’s right, always.

Position Summary:

The Chief Information Officer (CIO) at AffirmedRx will provide executive leadership in information strategy, infrastructure, and organizational growth to advance the company’s mission. This role will oversee data governance and analytics, leveraging AI to enhance operational efficiency, optimize PBM processes, and build scalable platforms for business intelligence. The CIO will ensure compliance with HIPAA, SOC2, and other healthcare regulations while maintaining robust cybersecurity, cloud infrastructure, and information systems. In addition, this leader will develop and scale high-performing teams, align information and data investments with business priorities, and serve as a trusted advisor to the CEO, Board, and investors on strategy, risk, and innovation.

What you will do:

Information Strategy and Analytics:

• Lead the enterprise data and analytics strategy, leveraging AI and advanced tools to improve efficiency, cost savings, and decision-making
• Oversee the development of scalable data platforms to deliver actionable business intelligence and client insights
• Drive the evaluation and adoption of information solutions that optimize PBM processes and reporting
• Partner with operations to enhance reporting capabilities for both clients and internal stakeholders

Information Systems, Compliance and Security:

• Ensure compliance with HIPAA, SOC2, and all healthcare regulatory requirements across information and data systems
• Establish and maintain a robust cybersecurity framework to safeguard sensitive patient, business, and financial information
• Oversee enterprise IT infrastructure, cloud environments, internal systems, and end-user support
• Optimize vendor management to improve reliability, security, and cost efficiency
• Implement data governance policies to ensure accuracy, integrity, and regulatory compliance

Leadership and Strategic Growth:

• Build and develop high-performing information management teams to support organizational growth
• Partner with the CFO to align information system investments with financial goals and budget constraints
• Ensure IT and data strategies are fully aligned with business objectives and deliver measurable ROI
• Advise the CEO, Board, and investors on information strategy, emerging risks, and opportunities to drive innovation and competitive advantage

What you need:

• 15+ years in healthcare IT, analytics, or enterprise technology leadership
• Previous CIO, or VP of Technology experience in a PBM, payer, or healthcare company
• Expertise in cloud architecture, AI/ML analytics, and cybersecurity
• Strong knowledge of healthcare regulatory frameworks (HIPAA, SOC2, HITRUST)
• Proven success in scaling IT operations & analytics platforms in a high-growth environment
• Experience in vendor negotiations, cost optimization, and enterprise system integrations
• Willingness to travel (25-30%)

What you get:

• To impact industry change in the pharmacy benefits management space, while delivering the highest quality patient outcomes
• To work in a culture where people thrive because when OUR team thrives, OUR business thrives
• Competitive compensation, including health, dental, vision and other benefits

Note: 

AffirmedRx is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. Remote employees are expected to maintain a professional work environment free of distractions to ensure optimal performance and collaboration.