Vice President, Information Technology
Vice President, Information Technology
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About Definitive Healthcare:
At Definitive Healthcare (NASDAQ: DH) were passionate about turning data analytics and expertise into meaningful intelligence that helps our customers achieve success and shape the future of healthcare. We empower them to uncover the right markets opportunities and peoplepaving the way for smarter decisions and greater impact.
Were headquartered in Framingham Massachusetts but we have 3 office locations globally including locations in Sweden and India. Weve grown significantly since our founding in 2011 and have expanded our global client base to 2400.
Were also a great place to work. In 2024 we brought home a number of awards including Built Ins 100 Best Places to Work in Boston a Stevie Bronze Award for Great Employers and we were recognized as a Great Place to Work in India.
We foster a collaborative inclusive culture where diverse perspectives drive innovation. Through programs like DefinitiveCares and our employee-led affinity groups we strive to promote connection education and inclusion.
About the position:
As we scale our digital and data infrastructure must evolve rapidly and intelligently. Were seeking a Vice President of Information Technology who can not only lead todays operations but build the future of enterprise IT at Definitivewith a pathway to CIO.
The VP of IT will be responsible for shaping and executing our enterprise technology strategy building a secure and scalable infrastructure and enabling operational excellence across the company. Youll serve as a strategic partner across functionsincluding Product Data Sales Finance and Peopleand oversee everything from internal systems to cybersecurity to business continuity planning.
This is a transformative leadership role for a hands-on IT executive with the vision and operational rigor to scale technology for a high-growth data-driven business.
What youll do:
Strategic Leadership & Enterprise Architecture
- Define and drive a scalable forward-looking IT roadmap aligned to business priorities and growth objectives
- Lead IT modernization efforts including optimization of existing infrastructure migration of legacy systems to Azure or M365 Services and enterprise system design
- Serve as a thought partner to the C-suite on digital strategy tech investments and automation opportunities
Infrastructure & Core Systems
- Oversee enterprise systems architecture including ERP CRM HRIS and collaboration tools (such as Netsuite Salesforce and ADP)
- Optimize performance reliability and cost-efficiency of on-prem hybrid and cloud environments
- Lead IT support service desk and systems administration for 800 employees
Cybersecurity Compliance & Risk
- Own the companys cybersecurity posture governance frameworks and incident response planning
- Partner with Legal and Compliance to manage audits (SOC 2 GDPR etc.) and mitigate risk
- Stay ahead of emerging threats and implement robust detection prevention and recovery capabilities
Data Integration & M&A
- Lead integration of systems and infrastructure during acquisitions and divestitures
- Collaborate with Product and Data teams to ensure secure governed access to internal and external datasets
- Improve data flows and integrations across enterprise systems to enable analytics and decision-making
Team Leadership & Vendor Management
- Build and lead a high-performing IT team of architects engineers support staff and third-party partners
- Manage relationships and contracts with SaaS providers MSPs and infrastructure vendors
- Establish IT operating model KPIs and service levels that scale with the business
What You Bring:
Required Experience:
- 15 years in IT leadership roles including VP or similar level in high-growth technology-enabled companies
- Proven success scaling enterprise IT functions in SaaS healthcare or data-centric environments
- Deep expertise in cloud architecture (such as Azure) cybersecurity enterprise systems and IT operations
- Demonstrated experience managing M&A technology integrations
- Track record of modernizing tech stacks improving operational resilience and enabling digital transformation
Leadership & Influence
- Strong executive presence and communication skillstrusted advisor to C-level stakeholders
- Experience leading developing and mentoring global diverse teams in multiple time zones
- Strategic mindset with the ability to translate complex technical needs into business impact
Preferred
- Familiarity with healthcare data compliance (HIPAA HITECH etc.)
- Experience in companies undergoing IPO PE transactions or hypergrowth transitions
- MBA MS in Information Systems or equivalent advanced degree a plus
Working Conditions:
- Standard office hours minimum Tuesday Thursday in our Framingham Massachusetts location with occasional travel as required
Why we love Definitive and why you will too!
- Industry leading products
- Work hard and have fun doing it
- Incredibly fast growth means limitless opportunity
- Flexible and dynamic culture
- Work alongside some of the most talented and dedicated teammates
- Definitive Cares our community service group gives all of us a chance to give back
- Competitive benefits package including great healthcare benefits and a 401(k) match
What our Employees are saying about us on Glassdoor:
Great Work atmosphere great work life balance excellent company to work for amazing top notch product incredible customer service lots of tools to help you succeed.
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Great team. Amazing growth. Employees are treated very well.
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I have waited 36 years to work at a dream job for a dream company and I am so happy to have finally got there.
-Profile Analyst
If you dont fit all of these qualifications but believe youre still a great fit feel free to apply and tell us why in your cover letter.
If you are a California Colorado New York City or Washington resident and this role is a remote role you can receive additional information about the compensation and benefits for this role which we will provide upon request.
Definitive Hiring Philosophy
Definitive Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer that celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace with equal opportunity for all applicants and teammates. Our goal is to recruit the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool regardless of race color religion age gender gender identity sexual orientation or any other status. If youre interested in working in a fast growing exciting working environment we encourage you to apply!
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Employment Type
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