Senior Director - Risk

Mayo Clinic delivers complex care, research and education across multiple states and a growing number of digital and international channels. As health care changes, so do the risks we face. We are seeking a Senior Director to lead our Internal Audit and Enterprise Risk Management functions. Reporting to the Chair of Risk, the Senior Director will anticipate emerging risks, align assurance with Mayo Clinic’s strategic priorities, and serve as a key member of the Risk Assurance leadership team.

This is a moment of real opportunity. Advances in data, analytics and automation are changing what these functions can deliver. You will help shape how Internal Audit and Enterprise Risk Management create value, building on a strong assurance foundation toward continuous, data-driven insight that is timely, actionable and relevant to the organization’s most important priorities.

This role is for a leader who builds strong teams and lasting partnerships. This role also requires sound judgment, executive presence and a candid, collaborative voice with leaders. You will develop talented professionals, foster a culture of accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement and represent the Risk Department with leaders and stakeholders across Mayo Clinic, all in service of our mission of putting the needs of the patient first.

The Senior Director – Risk will provide strategic, operational and administrative leadership for Mayo Clinic's Internal Audit and Enterprise Risk Management functions. The Senior Director is responsible for developing, implementing, overseeing and continuously improving risk-based programs that support organizational objectives and promote effective governance, compliance, internal controls and risk management across the enterprise.

Working closely with physician and administrative leaders, the Senior Director proactively identifies, assesses, monitors and mitigates risks that may affect Mayo Clinic's strategic, operational, financial, regulatory, technology, research and reputational objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Leadership and Governance
• Partner with the Chair of Risk in developing, advancing, and executing enterprise risk strategies, priorities, and transformational initiatives.
• Lead assigned risk functions and translate enterprise risk strategies into functional priorities, implementation plans and measurable outcomes.
• Partner with the Chair of Risk and executive leadership to identify emerging risks, drive risk-informed decision making, and advance organizational effectiveness.
• Represent the Risk Department and, as delegated, the Chair of Risk with executive leadership, governance committees, and external stakeholders.
• Serve as a trusted advisor on governance, risk management, compliance, and internal control matters.

Risk Program Leadership
• Direct the development and execution of risk-based plans, programs, assessments, audits, investigations, and advisory activities, as applicable.
• Establish and maintain policies, standards, methodologies, and performance measures that support effective risk management and regulatory compliance.
• Promote continuous improvement, technology enablement, and transformation of risk management practices across the enterprise, including the adoption of scalable processes, data-driven decision making, and innovative approaches to managing risk.

People and Operational Leadership
• Lead and develop Directors, Senior Managers, Managers, and professional staff, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Develop and execute talent strategies that support succession planning, leadership development, workforce capability, and long-term organizational effectiveness within assigned functions.
• Leverage technology and identify opportunities for automation to streamline workflows, increase team efficiency, strengthen process standardization, and support scalable risk operations.
• Manage departmental resources, budgets, and priorities to achieve strategic and operational objectives.

Relationship and Stakeholder Management
• Build and maintain effective partnerships with physician and administrative leaders across Mayo Clinic.
• Communicate complex risk, compliance, audit, and governance matters clearly to diverse audiences, including executive leadership and governing bodies.
• Lead resolution of significant organizational issues through collaboration, influence, and sound judgment.

Additional Responsibilities
• Perform other duties and assume additional responsibilities as assigned by the Chair of Risk.
• Represent the Chair of Risk and support enterprise-wide initiatives, governance activities, and strategic priorities as needed.
Ad hoc travel may be required as business needs warrant.

This vacancy is not eligible for sponsorship/ we will not sponsor or transfer visas for this position. Also, Mayo Clinic DOES NOT participate in the F-1 STEM OPT extension program. 

Minimum Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in business, accounting, finance, healthcare administration, law, information systems, public administration, or a related field.
• 15 years of progressive leadership experience in risk management, internal audit, compliance, enterprise risk management, governance, investigations, consulting, healthcare operations, or related disciplines.
• Demonstrated experience leading complex programs and teams within a large, highly regulated organization.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree, MBA, MHA, MPH, JD, or other relevant advanced degree.
• Healthcare, academic medical center, research, public accounting, consulting, payer, or life sciences experience.
• Experience interacting with executive leadership, governing boards, and regulatory agencies.
• Experience leveraging technology, automation, data, or other digital capabilities to improve operational efficiency, standardize processes, and enhance organizational effectiveness.
  

Licensure / Certification:

• One or more relevant professional certifications preferred or required based on assigned portfolio, including:
  • CPA, CIA, CISA, CISSP, CHC, CHPC, CCEP, CFE, CHIAP, CRCM, CPP, CHPA, or equivalent professional certifications.