VP, Divisional Chief Information, Security and Technology Officer (CISTO)

About the position Lumicera Health Services is seeking an accomplished VP, Divisional Chief Information, Security and Technology Officer (CISTO) to lead our technology, security, and information governance strategy across a rapidly evolving, highly regulated Specialty Pharmacy environment. The CISTO is a senior executive responsible for defining and executing Lumicera’s technology vision while ensuring secure, compliant, reliable, and scalable systems that support our operational platforms and service excellence. This leader will drive enterprise IT and security initiatives ensure alignment with organizational strategy across the broader LighthouseRx corporate structure. Because Lumicera operates within a highly regulated industry, the ideal candidate brings deep experience navigating and implementing technology and security programs within environments governed by frameworks such as HIPAA, HITRUST, SOC 2, or other strict compliance standards. The CISTO will champion modern technology adoption while maintaining uncompromising standards for privacy, security, certification readiness, and regulatory adherence. This role requires a leader who can balance innovation with risk management, build resilient technology ecosystems, and maintain the certifications, controls, and infrastructure needed to support both growth and operational integrity. Is this you? Learn more below!

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the company’s IT strategy aligned with business objectives and growth plans.
• Identify and evaluate emerging technologies to drive innovation and deliver strategic advantage.
• Collaborate with executive leadership, other subsidiaries, and business units to align technology initiatives with organizational priorities.
• Oversee design and implementation of secure, scalable applications, infrastructure, and architectures that meet business and compliance requirements.
• Ensure reliable technology operations, including infrastructure, networks, data management, and security protocols.
• Direct teams employed by the business unit, as applicable, responsible for engineering, development, data warehouse platforms and core technology infrastructure.
• Develop and maintain company-wide cybersecurity programs to meet industry standards and contractual obligations.
• Monitor threats, manage incident response, and implement preventative measures and collaborate with other subsidiary teams where applicable.
• Ensure compliance with data privacy regulations
• Manage subsidiary disaster recovery and business continuity plans for technology and collaborate with enterprise response.
• Direct software development, implementation, and delivery execution across the subsidiary.
• Optimize applications, cloud solutions, and development for scalability and performance.
• Align with IT governance frameworks for transparency and accountability.
• Identify and mitigate technology-related risks; analyze investments, ROI, and advise executive leadership.
• Select and manage technology vendors and partners, ensuring cost-effective solutions.
• Create and manage the technology budget, optimizing resource allocation and in/out-sourcing balance.
• Ensure data accuracy, integrity, and compliance with established governance and security policies.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• BSc/BA in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field or equivalent work experience required; MSc/MA preferred.
• 15+ years’ of progressive IT experience required.
• Expertise in IT systems, infrastructure, cybersecurity frameworks, and compliance programs.
• Strong background in secure system design, data warehouse management, and development.
• Solid understanding of healthcare domain (medical claims, PBM, 340B) and regulatory landscape.
• Demonstrated success in leading and managing large-scale technology projects.
• Demonstrated success in using technology to drive business process improvement and growth.
• Participate in, adhere to, and support compliance program objectives.
• The ability to consistently interact cooperatively and respectfully with other employees.

Nice-to-haves

• Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) preferred.
• Certified Secure Software Lifecycle Pro (CSSLP) preferred.
• Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO) preferred.
• Certified Scrum Master (CSM) preferred.
• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) preferred.
• Experience as CTO, CISO, or senior technology leader in healthcare or related industry preferred.

Benefits

• Top of the industry benefits for Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
• 20 days paid time off
• 4 weeks paid parental leave
• 9 paid holidays
• 401K company match of up to 5% - No vesting requirement
• Adoption Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Account
• Educational Assistance Plan and Professional Membership assistance
• Referral Bonus Program – up to $750!

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