Senior Vice President - Chief Information Officer

Overview

Founded in 1964, New York Blood Center Enterprises (NYBCe) has provided more than 60 years of lifesaving research, innovation, and impact. NYBCe is one of the largest nonprofit blood centers, spanning 17+ states and serving 75 million people.

About the Role

The Chief Information Officer (CIO) serves as the senior technology leader for New York Blood Center Enterprises, responsible for the strategic direction, operational excellence, and security of all information technology across the enterprise. This executive will reposition IT as a structural enabler of profitability, operational efficiency, donor and patient experience, and enterprise risk management.

Reporting: This role reports directly to the Executive Vice President/Chief Financial Officer (EVP/CFO).

Location: Rye, New York

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

• Define and execute a comprehensive IT strategic plan aligned with NYBCe's goals
• Serve as the primary technology advisor to the EVP/CFO, President, Senior Leadership Team, and Board of Directors
• Own multi-million-dollar capital planning and investment decisions for IT infrastructure and enterprise systems
• Champion a culture of innovation, leveraging emerging technologies including AI, machine learning, data analytics, and automation

Enterprise Systems & Digital Transformation

• Lead large-scale enterprise platform implementations, ERP enhancements, and phased AI enablement planning
• Drive interoperability across clinical, operational, and financial systems
• Manage vendor relationships, contract negotiations, and service level agreements

Infrastructure & Operations

• Drive data center consolidation, legacy decommissioning, and enterprise standardization
• Advance cloud adoption to lower operating costs and enhance scalability
• Ensure all systems meet FDA and AABB regulatory requirements

Cybersecurity, Compliance & Data Governance

• Lead cybersecurity strategy as a board-level priority
• Ensure compliance with HIPAA, HITECH, FDA requirements, and data privacy laws
• Establish AI governance policies and risk assessment protocols

Team Leadership

• Build, lead, and develop a high-performing IT team
• Foster a collaborative, service-oriented culture within IT and across business units

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related discipline (required); Master's degree strongly preferred
• 15+ years of progressive IT leadership experience
• Proven experience leading large-scale systems implementations, ERP deployments, and infrastructure modernization
• Deep experience managing IT budgets, capital planning, and vendor relationships
• Strong understanding of healthcare regulatory frameworks (HIPAA, HITECH, FDA, AABB)
• Experience in healthcare, life sciences, or blood banking environments strongly preferred

Compensation

$350,000 - $370,000 per year for applicants in New York City or Westchester County.