Director Of IT

Virta Health is on a mission to transform type 2 diabetes and weight-loss care. Current treatment approaches aren’t working—over half of US adults have either type 2 diabetes or prediabetes, and obesity rates are at an all-time high. Virta is changing this by helping people reverse their metabolic condition through innovations in technology, personalized nutrition, and virtual care delivery reinvented from the ground up. We have raised over $350 million from top-tier investors, and partner with the largest health plans, employers, and government organizations to help their employees and members restore their health and take back their lives. Join us on our mission to reverse diabetes in 100 million people.

The Director of IT position is a critical role within the People team at Virta, reporting directly to the Chief People Officer. Here, you’ll have the challenge and opportunity to define the strategic direction of a team at the forefront of integrating technology and digital solutions into the heart of our healthcare mission. This role not only demands a high level of technical expertise but also requires a visionary approach to how IT can empower and enhance the effectiveness of our workforce. You’ll play a pivotal role in translating our team’s biggest challenges into comprehensive solutions, ensuring those solutions align with our organizational goals, and upholding our commitment to security and privacy as we build.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a high-performing IT team, fostering a culture of innovation, accountability, continuous improvement and exceptional employee support.
• Design and implement IT strategies that drive the company's mission and growth objectives forward while ensuring a scalable and secure infrastructure.
• Collaborate closely with the security team to uphold and enhance data privacy and security measures, adhering to HIPAA, HITRUST, SOC2 and other requirements.
• Work closely with other technical teams across Virta (ex Engineering, Product etc.) to understand and address issues that arise across our technical stack , ensuring the right expertise is tapped for effective problem resolution.
• Engage with non-technical clients and stakeholders, effectively communicating technical concepts and driving adoption of IT initiatives that support business goals. It’s critical that the person in this role connects deeply with the human impact of their IT strategy and can bring this to bear in working with the team.
• Partner with the Chief People Officer and other members of the People leadership team to integrate IT strategies with overall business and people strategies, enhancing operational excellence and employee experience.
• Stay abreast of technological advancements and healthcare industry trends to drive innovation and competitive advantage.

90 Day Plan

Within your first 90 days at Virta we expect you will do the following:

• Establish strong relationships with the security team, engineering and product teams along with leadership across other sizable departments to ensure alignment and collaboration.
• Conduct a comprehensive review of Virta’s current IT  roadmap, identifying areas for improvement and innovation. Outlining key process improvements, initiatives, milestones, and performance metrics that we should prioritize in the near term.
• Begin implementing priority IT process improvements, demonstrating early wins and setting the stage for long-term success.
• Foster a culture of learning and development within the IT team, aligning skillsets with the strategic needs of the business.

Must-Haves

• Proven experience leading IT teams in a high-growth environment, preferably in the healthcare or digital health sector.
• Exceptional ability to collaborate with non-technical and technical stakeholders and partners alike, expertly translating IT strategies into tangible business value.
• Strong technical acumen, with a background in designing and implementing complex IT infrastructures.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills, with a proven ability to manage, motivate, and mentor a diverse team.
• Deep understanding of data privacy and security best practices, particularly in a healthcare context.

Values-driven culture

Virta’s company values drive our culture, so you’ll do well if:

• You put people first and take care of yourself, your peers, and our patients equally
• You have a strong sense of ownership and take initiative while empowering others to do the same
• You prioritize positive impact over busy work
• You have no ego and understand that everyone has something to bring to the table regardless of experience
• You appreciate transparency and promote trust and empowerment through open access of information
• You are evidence-based and prioritize data and science over seniority or dogma
• You take risks and rapidly iterate

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As part of your duties at Virta Health, you may come in contact with sensitive patient information that is governed by HIPAA. Throughout your career at Virta Health, you will be expected to follow Virta Health’s security and privacy procedures to ensure our patients' information remains strictly confidential. Security and privacy training will be provided.

Virta Health  has a location based compensation structure. Starting pay will be based  on a number of factors and commensurate with qualifications & experience. For this role, the compensation range is 165,286 - 194,494  Information about Virta Health’s benefits is on our Careers page at: https://www.virtahealth.com/careers.