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At CVS Health, we’re building a world of health around every consumer and surrounding ourselves with dedicated colleagues who are passionate about transforming health care.

As the nation’s leading health solutions company, we reach millions of Americans through our local presence, digital channels and more than 300,000 purpose-driven colleagues – caring for people where, when and how they choose in a way that is uniquely more connected, more convenient and more compassionate. And we do it all with heart, each and every day.

Position Summary:

As the **Lead Director of Identity Governance and Access** , you will drive the enterprise-wide identity and access management (IAM) strategy to ensure secure, compliant, and efficient access across our global infrastructure. Reporting to the Executive Director of IAM & Cybersecurity, this role is pivotal in safeguarding our digital ecosystem while enabling business agility. You will lead a team of IAM professionals, partner with cybersecurity, compliance, and technology leaders, and deliver innovative solutions that align with organizational priorities and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

+ Strategic Leadership

+ Develop and execute the enterprise IGA roadmap, aligning with corporate security and operational objectives.

+ Champion identity governance as a core pillar of our security posture.

+ Governance & Compliance:

+ Ensure compliance with SOX, GDPR, HIPAA, and internal security standards.

+ Oversee audit readiness and reporting for identity and access controls.

+ Technology & Operations:

+ Lead implementation and optimization of IGA platforms (e.g., SailPoint, Tubora).

+ Manage identity lifecycle processes, including automated provisioning, de-provisioning, and role-based access controls.

+ Oversee privileged access management (PAM) and enforce least-privilege principles.

+ Team Leadership:

+ Build and mentor a high-performing IAM team.

+ Foster collaboration across IT, cybersecurity, and business units.

+ Risk Management:

+ Identify and mitigate identity-related risks through continuous monitoring and improvement.

+ Innovation:

+ Evaluate emerging IAM technologies and trends to enhance security and user experience.

Required Qualifications:

+ 10+ years of technical IAM/IGA engineering focused experience roles, with at least

+ 5+ years in a technical leadership position focused on technology strategy

+ 5+ years of experience implementing enterprise IGA solutions and frameworks.

+ 3+ years of people management experience

Preferred Qualifications:

+ Expertise in identity governance, access management, and security best practices.

+ Strong understanding of regulatory compliance requirements.

+ Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

+ CISSP, CISM, or vendor specific certifications (e.g., SailPoint Certified Engineer) highly preferred.

Education:

+ Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience (High School Diploma and 4 years relevant experience)

Pay Range

The typical pay range for this role is:

$144,200.00 - $288,400.00

This pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full-time salary for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls. The actual base salary offer will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education, geography and other relevant factors. This position is eligible for a CVS Health bonus, commission or short-term incentive program in addition to the base pay range listed above. This position also includes an award target in the company’s equity award program.

Our people fuel our future. Our teams reflect the customers, patients, members and communities we serve and we are committed to fostering a workplace where every colleague feels valued and that they belong.

Great benefits for great people

We take pride in our comprehensive and competitive mix of pay and benefits – investing in the physical, emotional and financial wellness of our colleagues and their families to help them be the healthiest they can be. In addition to our competitive wages, our great benefits include:

+ **Affordable medical plan options,** a **401(k) plan** (including matching company contributions), and an **employee stock purchase plan** .

+ **No-cost programs for all colleagues** including wellness screenings, tobacco cessation and weight management programs, confidential counseling and financial coaching.

+ **Benefit solutions that address the different needs and preferences of our colleagues** including paid time off, flexible work schedules, family leave, dependent care resources, colleague assistance programs, tuition assistance, retiree medical access and many other benefits depending on eligibility.

For more information, visit https://jobs.cvshealth.com/us/en/benefits

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on: 01/16/2026

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws.

We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We do not discriminate in recruiting, hiring, promotion, or any other personnel action based on race, ethnicity, color, national origin, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.