Senior Vice President, Chief Compliance Officer

Job Details
Jefferson is seeking an Executive Leader of the Compliance and Privacy Program who serves as the chief architect and steward of the organization's enterprise-wide compliance vision, strategy, and governance. This leader will have direct oversight of a compliance department that serves 32 hospital locations, two university campuses, and more than 700 care sites across Pennsylvania and New Jersey.

Reporting to the Chief Legal Officer, this senior executive sets the tone for ethical conduct, risk mitigation, and regulatory excellence, enabling the company to meet and anticipate evolving regulatory, legal and policy requirements. The role is responsible for designing, implementing, and overseeing a robust compliance and privacy framework that spans the organization.


The Executive Leader fosters a culture of integrity and risk awareness, driving continuous improvement and maintaining strong governance practices. The leader partners with senior management, legal counsel, and operational teams, to identify, assess, and mitigate compliance and privacy risks to safeguard organizational reputation and operational resilience.

Job Description

Essential Functions:

• Defines and drives the organization's compliance and privacy vision, strategy, and long-term roadmap, facilitating alignment with business objectives and regulatory landscapes
• Oversees the design, implementation, and continuous enhancement of enterprise-wide compliance operations, including monitoring, auditing, and investigative protocols
• Directs and reviews enterprise-wide audits and risk assessments, focusing on accuracy, regulatory alignment, and timely remediation of findings in all critical compliance areas
• Establishes and maintains governance frameworks that promote accountability, and transparency across all compliance domains
• Monitors and anticipates emerging compliance and privacy trends, regulatory developments, and industry best practices, proactively updating policies and procedures to maintain organizational agility and resilience
• Oversees the prompt resolution of compliance and privacy issues, with effective escalation protocols that safeguard organizational integrity and reputation
• Oversees the development and delivery of comprehensive compliance and privacy education, training, and engagement initiatives for all staff and stakeholders, building a proactive and knowledgeable workforce
• Collaborates with executive leadership and cross-functional teams to advance ethical conduct, regulatory adherence, and integrated risk management throughout the organization
• Provides oversight and guidance to a team of direct reports, promoting accountability, professional growth, and alignment with the organization's strategic objectives
• Advises executive leadership and the Board on emerging compliance and privacy risks, trends, and regulatory changes, and prepare and present comprehensive compliance reports to inform strategic decision-making
• Serves as the principal liaison to regulators, auditors, and external partners, representing the organization's compliance interests and facilitating transparent communication
• Champions a culture of ethics, transparency, and continuous improvement, inspiring organizational commitment to compliance excellence
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Law, Business Administration, or a related field required
• Master's degree or JD required
• Minimum 15 years of experience in compliance, risk management, or a related field, with at least 7 years in a senior leadership capacity required

• Advanced understanding of relevant laws, regulations, standards, and industry-specific requirements

• Expertise in designing and maintaining compliance governance structures and risk management methodologies
• Familiarity with best practices, trends, and emerging issues in compliance
• Ability to set vision, strategy, and priorities for enterprise-wide compliance programs
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Strong analytical and organizational skills
• Proficient in managing large-scale initiatives, cross-functional teams, and change management
• Inspire and drive a culture of ethics, integrity, and continuous improvement
• Handle sensitive information and investigations with utmost professionalism

• Certification such as CHC (Certified in Healthcare Compliance), CCEP (Certified Compliance & Ethics Professional), CPHRM (Certified Professional in Healthcare Risk Management) or similar preferred

Work Shift
Workday Day (United States of America)

Worker Sub Type
Regular

Employee Entity
Thomas Jefferson University
Primary Location Address
1101 Market, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Nationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow's professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research. Thomas Jefferson University, home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering 200+ undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,300 students. Jefferson Health, nationally ranked as one of the top 15 not-for-profit health care systems in the country and the largest provider in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas, serves patients through millions of encounters each year at 32 hospitals campuses and more than 700 outpatient and urgent care locations throughout the region. Jefferson Health Plans is a not-for-profit managed health care organization providing a broad range of health coverage options in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for more than 35 years.


Jefferson is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status.


Benefits

Jefferson offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including medical (including prescription), supplemental insurance, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, tuition assistance, as well as voluntary benefits, which provide colleagues with access to group rates on insurance and discounts. Colleagues have access to tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full time service or two years of part time service. All colleagues, including those who work less than part-time (including per diem colleagues, adjunct faculty, and Jeff Temps), have access to medical (including prescription) insurance.

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