Senior Vice President of Business Integrity

Advocates•Framingham, MA

17d•$175,000 - $210,000•Hybrid

About The Position

At Advocates, integrity isn’t just a value—it’s the foundation on which we serve individuals, families, and communities. Every day, our teams work to advance equity, dignity, and wellbeing for people across diverse backgrounds and life experiences. As we continue to grow and strengthen our mission, we are seeking a compassionate, strategic leader to guide our ethics, compliance, and business integrity efforts. If you are inspired by purposeful work, committed to doing what’s right (even when it’s hard), and energized by building systems that uplift people and protect communities, we’d love to meet you! The Senior Vice President of Business Integrity leads the development of a resilient, values driven framework that safeguards ethical practice and organizational accountability. This executive role blends visionary leadership with hands-on stewardship of programs that ensure we deliver safe, high quality, and equitable services. As a trusted advisor to senior leadership and the Board, the SVP fosters a culture where integrity and inclusion thrive — balancing regulatory requirements with our people-centered mission. This leader will guide teams across compliance, privacy, quality, and risk, shaping an organizational environment grounded in transparency, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

15+ years of progressive leadership experience in risk management, compliance, privacy, or legal affairs—preferably in human services, behavioral health, healthcare, or nonprofit environments
Advanced degree in Public Administration, Healthcare Administration, Social Work, or related field.
Deep understanding of behavioral health, developmental disabilities, and related regulatory frameworks.
Demonstrated commitment to ethical leadership and promoting equity across diverse populations.
Exceptional strategic thinking, analytical abilities, and problem-solving skills.
Strong communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
Proven ability to influence at the senior executive and board level and lead cross-functional teams.

Nice To Haves

Juris Doctor (JD) preferred but not required—we strongly encourage highly qualified candidates without a JD who bring significant experienceand expertise in the field.

Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Program Oversight
Develop and execute an enterprise-wide strategy for ethics and business integrity.
Establish long-term goals, policies, and performance metrics.
Lead initiatives that elevate ethical practice, strengthen regulatory readiness, and reinforce organizational resilience.
Risk, Compliance, & Governance
Advise senior leaders and the Board on risk, compliance, privacy, and governance matters.
Oversee risk identification, assessment, and mitigation across clinical, community, and operational settings.
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local requirements (including HIPAA, Medicaid, EOHHS, DOJ/OIG standards).
Lead internal audits, investigations, and corrective action plans.
Privacy & Data Governance
Oversee privacy and data governance programs protecting client and employee information.
Ensure adherence to HIPAA and applicable privacy laws.
Partner with IT and clinical teams on privacyby design and secure data practices by design and secure data practices.
Quality Assurance & Auditing
Direct a comprehensive quality management and auditing framework.
Facilitate the Patient Care Assessment Committee in alignment with its charter.
Incident Response & Enforcement
Lead investigations into potential violations of laws, standards, and the code of conduct.
Oversee incident response, crisis management, and business continuity planning.
Training, Communication, & Culture
Design and implement organization-wide ethics and compliance training.
Build and champion a culture of integrity, inclusion, and respect.
Promote risk awareness in operational and strategic planning.
Policy, Contracts, & Insurance
Supervise contract management and organizational policy governance.
Manage the corporate insurance portfolio in collaboration with brokers and captive programs.
Serve as liaison for legal matters, including subpoenas and regulatory inquiries.
Team Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement
Lead and mentor high-performing teams in ethics, compliance, quality, risk, and privacy.
Collaborate with clinical, operations, HR, and executive leaders to align integrity initiatives with service delivery.
Cultivate strong relationships with internal staff and external regulators.