Healthcare Data Governance Manager

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A Healthcare Data Governance Manager sets the rules and oversight for how healthcare data is defined, stored, accessed, shared, and protected. The goal is to improve data quality and trust while meeting privacy and regulatory requirements, so teams can use data safely for care, operations, and research.

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Key Responsibilities

Define and maintain data governance policies and standards
Create clear definitions for key data elements and align them across teams
Lead data quality programs and track quality issues through to resolution
Set up data ownership and decision making processes for datasets and reports
Partner with privacy, security, and compliance teams to reduce data risk
Manage access controls and review requests for sensitive data use
Oversee data sharing agreements and rules for internal and external data exchange
Run governance meetings and communicate decisions to stakeholders
Guide teams on proper data documentation and metadata practices
Support audits and respond to findings related to data controls

Top Skills for Success

Stakeholder Management

Program Management

Written Communication

Policy Development

Data Quality Management

Data Stewardship

Metadata Management

Master Data Management

Privacy Compliance

Healthcare Data Standards

Career Progression

Can Lead To

Director of Data Governance Director of Data Management

Data Strategy Lead

Chief Data Officer

Transition Opportunities

Healthcare Analytics Manager Data Product Manager Information Security Governance Manager Healthcare Compliance Manager

Common Skill Gaps

Often Missing Skills

Data LineageData Catalog ManagementRecords RetentionRisk AssessmentChange ManagementVendor Management

Development SuggestionsBuild a governance portfolio that includes one end to end policy rollout, a data quality scorecard, and a documented process for access approvals. Strengthen healthcare privacy knowledge and practice translating requirements into simple operating rules for teams.

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Salary & Demand

Median Salary Range

Entry LevelUSD 105,000 to 135,000

Mid LevelUSD 135,000 to 175,000

Senior LevelUSD 175,000 to 230,000

Growth Trend

Strong and steady demand driven by tighter privacy expectations, expanding analytics use, and increased focus on trustworthy data for clinical and operational decisions.

Companies Hiring

Major Employers

UnitedHealth GroupCVS HealthKaiser PermanenteHCA HealthcareCleveland ClinicMayo ClinicBlue Cross Blue Shield affiliatesEpic SystemsOracle HealthIQVIA

Industry Sectors

Health systemsHealth insuranceHealthcare technologyLife sciencesHealthcare consultingPublic health

Recommended Next Steps

Create a one page data governance charter outlining scope, roles, and decision rights

Design a data quality dashboard with a small set of measurable checks

Standardize definitions for high value healthcare metrics and publish them in a shared glossary

Document a repeatable data access request process with approval steps and audit logs

Run a pilot governance council with a limited dataset to prove impact quickly

Update your resume with outcomes such as reduced errors, faster access approvals, and audit readiness improvements