Chief Digital and Information Officer (CDIO)

ABOUT THE JOB

MU Health is seeking a visionary and accomplished Chief Digital and Information Officer (CDIO) to help shape the future of a growing academic health system during a period of significant enterprise transformation. Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer and serving as a member of the executive leadership team, the CDIO will provide strategic direction and executive oversight for information technology, digital transformation, data and analytics, cybersecurity, and innovation. This leader will play a critical role in establishing an enterprise technology vision, aligning investments with organizational priorities, and advancing capabilities that strengthen patient care, clinical outcomes, workforce effectiveness, operational performance, and the organization's missions of education and research.

The first three years of this opportunity will be particularly implementation-intensive, requiring an executive who can balance long-term strategic vision with disciplined execution. The CDIO will provide enterprise leadership for the concurrent implementation of a new electronic health record (EHR) platform and a new enterprise resource planning (ERP) platform, alongside broader digital, data, AI, and technology modernization initiatives. These transformational investments will require exceptional strategic planning, governance, operational discipline, and organizational change leadership. Success will depend on the ability to align clinical, operational, financial, and technology stakeholders around shared priorities while delivering sustainable solutions that position MU Health for long-term success.

The ideal candidate is an accomplished healthcare technology executive with a minimum of 15 years of progressive leadership experience in healthcare technology, digital strategy, informatics, or a related field, including at least 10 years in senior executive leadership roles. We seek a strategic, forward-thinking leader with demonstrated success overseeing complex enterprise technology operations, driving organizational transformation, and translating technology strategy into measurable business and clinical outcomes. Experience leading major enterprise implementations, particularly electronic health record (EHR) and enterprise resource planning (ERP) platforms, is highly desirable, as is experience within an integrated health system or academic medical center. The successful candidate will bring strong business and financial acumen, sound executive judgment, and the ability to build alignment across clinical, operational, academic, and administrative stakeholders. Above all, this leader will be energized by the opportunity to guide significant enterprise transformation while building the digital capabilities, organizational partnerships, and high-performing teams necessary to position MU Health for long-term success.

ABOUT UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI HEALTH (MU HEALTH)

MU Health is proud to be named one of Forbes’ Best-in-State Employers seven years in a row, and that’s largely a result of the incredible culture and team we’ve built. At MU Health, we have an inspired, hard-working and collaborative environment driven by our mission to save and improve lives. Here, we believe anything is possible and rally around solutions. We celebrate innovation and offer opportunities to be a part of something bigger — to have a voice and role in the work that is serving our community and changing the field of medicine.

Our academic health system — the only in mid-Missouri — is home to seven hospitals, including the region’s only Level 1 Trauma Center and region’s only Children’s Hospital, as well as over 90 specialty clinics. Here you can define your career among our many clinical and nonclinical positions — with growth, opportunity and support every step of the way.

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EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

• Health, vision and dental insurance coverage starting day one
• Generous paid leave and paid time off
• Multiple retirement options, including a 2% automatic employer contribution plus a 50% match on employee contributions up to 8% (6% total employer contribution)
• Tuition assistance for employees (75%) and immediate family members (50%)
• Discounts on cell phone plans, rental cars, gyms, hotels and more
• See a comprehensive list of benefits here.

Work Arrangement : On Site
Department : Executive Suite

Facility : University Hospital – 1 Hospital Drive, Columbia, MO
Compensation :

• Base Pay Range: $230,132.00 to $398,770.00, based on experience

DETAILED JOB DESCRIPTION

• Develops and implements an integrated enterprise digital strategy aligned with organizational priorities, strategic objectives, and long-term growth.
• Establishes governance frameworks to guide digital investments, resource allocation, technology priorities, and enterprise transformation initiatives.
• Advises executive leadership on emerging technologies, artificial intelligence, automation, machine learning, digital health, and virtual care to support organizational innovation and strategic decision-making.
• Directs enterprise information technology operations, including infrastructure, applications, telecommunications, cloud services, end-user support, and service management.
• Ensures the reliability, security, scalability, and resilience of technology systems supporting clinical, operational, academic, and research activities.
• Oversees long-range technology planning, capital investments, enterprise architecture, and technology standards to support organizational needs and strategic priorities.
• Leads technology modernization and optimization initiatives to improve operational performance, system integration, and service delivery.
• Develops and implements clinical technology strategies in collaboration with physician, nursing, clinical, and operational leadership to support patient care and organizational objectives.
• Directs clinical informatics functions and partners with the Chief Medical Information Officer (CMIO) and clinical leadership to advance technology adoption, clinical workflows, and digital innovation.
• Leads digital transformation initiatives across administrative and operational functions, including revenue cycle, finance, supply chain, human resources, workforce management, marketing, communications, and research.
• Advances digital capabilities to improve operational efficiency, workforce productivity, business intelligence, and organizational performance.
• Establishes and oversees enterprise data and analytics strategies to support organizational decision-making, performance improvement, and strategic planning.
• Directs data governance, data quality, business intelligence, predictive analytics, and artificial intelligence governance across the organization.
• Develops policies and governance frameworks to ensure the ethical, responsible, and compliant use of artificial intelligence and emerging technologies.
• Oversees enterprise cybersecurity and information security programs to protect patient, employee, learner, organizational, and research information in accordance with regulatory, accreditation, and organizational standards.
• Directs technology risk management, disaster recovery, business continuity, and incident response planning to ensure organizational preparedness and operational resilience.
• Collaborates with academic and research leadership to advance research computing, data science, and digital innovation in support of the organization's academic and research missions.
• Supports the development and implementation of technology solutions that enhance educational experiences, academic outcomes, and research capabilities.

Financial and Operational Stewardship

• Develops and oversees operating and capital budgets for enterprise digital and information technology services to ensure responsible financial stewardship and alignment with organizational priorities.
• Establishes and manages strategic vendor relationships, contracts, and external partnerships to support technology operations and digital transformation initiatives.
• Ensures effective resource allocation, financial accountability, and evaluation of technology investments to achieve operational and strategic objectives.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s degree in health information, business administration, information technology, computer science, pubic health, healthcare administration, health informatics, engineering, or related field.
• Fifteen (15) years of progressive leadership experience in healthcare technology, digital strategy, informatics, or a related field, including responsibility for complex enterprise technology operations.
• Ten (10) years senior executive leadership.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience within an integrated health system, academic medical scenter, or large healthcare organization.
• Experience managing large-scale technology operations, capital investments, and complex stakeholder environments.
• Experience supporting clinical, research, and educational missions.
• Experience with AI governance and digital innovation strategies.
• Experience leading major EHR, cloud, ERP, cybersecurity, or enterprise digital transformation initiatives.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met with or without reasonable accommodation. The performance of these physical demands is an essential function of the job. The employee may be required ambulate, remain in a stationary position and position self to reach and/or move objects above the shoulders and below the knees. The employee may be required to move objects up to 10 lbs.

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Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.