Chief Information Officer – Synergie Medication Collective

Job Description:

The hiring range for this role is:

$275,000.00 - $300,000.00

This is the lowest to highest salary we, in good faith, believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the hiring range and this hiring range may also be modified in the future. A candidate’s position within the hiring range may be based on several factors including, but not limited to, specific competencies, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, relevant experience, skills, seniority, performance, shift, travel requirements, and business or organizational needs. This job is also eligible for annual bonus incentive pay.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, 11 holidays, medical/dental/vision insurance, generous 401(k) matching, lifestyle spending account and many other benefits to eligible employees.

Founded in early 2023, Synergie Medication Collective is a medication contracting organization focused on improving affordability and access to prescription drugs covered under the medical and pharmacy benefits of nearly 100 million Americans. The role of CIO is critical to driving and operationalizing the organization’s technology strategy and objectives. This hands-on leadership role is involved in all aspects of technology ideation and operations including data and analytics, information security, software development, new product development, security, and risk management. The role leads efforts in business process optimization, guiding IT architecture and managing budgets and staff. In this Leader-Doer role, the CIO is responsible for day-to-day IT staffing and operations, including requirements analysis, planning, and design, and managing vendor relationships.

Primary Job Functions

• Define and implement a comprehensive multi-year technology strategy, vision, and roadmap in alignment with the organization’s digital business strategy while executing the 1-year operating plan to ensure the technology initiatives support Synergie’s long-term goals.

• Design and build scalable, interoperable platforms integrating clinical, pharmacy, payer, and specialty drug data to enhance service delivery.

• Ensure regulatory compliance with HIPAA, HITTRUST, and cybersecurity best practices to protect sensitive data and maintain client trust.

• Establish robust data governance and management frameworks to ensure data quality, security, and usability across the organization.

• Evaluate and make recommendations around technology investments and procurement that are supported by strong business cases. Select and manage technology vendors and partners to drive innovation and operational efficiency.

• Foster innovation by piloting AI/ML and advanced analytics applications. Identify emerging technologies to support the organization’s business strategy and ensure Synergie remains competitive and meets evolving customer needs.

• Build a strong development partner to support scalable solutions and rapid response to market changes.

• Run and maintain IT operations, including recruiting, developing, and leading a high-performing IT and data team, vendor management, shared IT services, and security that drives strategic market advantages and can differentiate Synergy in a competitive landscape.

Education, Experience and Certification

Education

Required:

Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, MIS, or Engineering (Software, Systems, or Electrical)

Preferred:

Master's degree/MBA with IT concentration, M.S. in Information Technology, or M.S. in Cybersecurity

Experience

Required: 10-15 years of progressive IT experience, including:

• 5-7 years in IT leadership roles (VP and above)

• Experience managing cross-functional teams

• Experience in regulated environments (HIPAA)

• Vendor selection and contract negotiation experience

• Mapping technologies to business vision, strategy and roadmap

• Experience in a start-up environment preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Results-oriented with the ability to deliver IT solutions on time and on budget to meet the business needs

• Strong collaboration, and teamwork with ability to build trust and foster productive working relationships

• Innovative thinking with strong skills in communicating, listening, and information gathering.

• Creative and adaptable solution builder

• Coaching, delegating, and developing talent

• Accountability and decisiveness

Financial Responsibilities

Revenue Responsibility: No

Budget Responsibility: Yes; the CIO holds critical budgetary responsibilities including budget planning and forecasting, cost management and optimization, strategic investment and capital allocation, and risk management.

People Management: Yes

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