Vice President, Risk

Location: Hybrid - Houston, Texas

Posted: February 25, 2025

Req# 3177

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Company Overview
Empower is a visionary healthcare company committed to providing quality, affordable medication to millions of patients across the nation. We hold the distinguished position of being the largest 503A compounding pharmacy and FDA-registered 503B outsourcing facility in the country serving the functional medicine markets.

What sets us apart is our relentless focus on four core values: People, Quality, Service and Innovation. Our dedicated team of professionals collaboratively works to break new ground in the fields of manufacturing, distribution and quality control, providing a uniquely integrated approach to healthcare. Leveraging our vertical integration of the pharmaceutical supply chain, state-of-the-art technology, and a commitment to excellence, we are constantly pushing the boundaries of what is possible in medication accessibility and affordability.

You're not just starting a job; you're joining a mission. We believe in empowering our team to innovate, grow, and drive real change in the healthcare industry. If you're a forward-thinker who thrives in a fast-paced, transformative environment, Empower is the place for you. Here, you'll be encouraged to share your ideas, expand your skill set, and contribute to projects that genuinely make a difference. We prioritize the well-being of our team members, and we offer a supportive and engaging workplace where your contributions are not just recognized but celebrated.

Let's revolutionize healthcare, together. Join us and be a part of something extraordinary.
Position Summary
Risk is not just something to be managed, it's a strategic advantage when properly assessed, mitigated, and leveraged for decision-making. At Empower, the Vice President, Risk is responsible for identifying, analyzing, and mitigating enterprise-wide risks, ensuring that the company operates with resilience, regulatory compliance, and proactive risk intelligence. This leader will develop and oversee a world-class risk management framework, integrating artificial intelligence (AI)-driven risk analytics, predictive modeling, and automated monitoring systems to optimize financial, operational, compliance, and cybersecurity risk.

This role requires a visionary risk executive who excels at building AI-powered risk management frameworks, implementing governance structures, and proactively mitigating business threats. From regulatory compliance and financial risk assessment to enterprise operational resilience, this leader will ensure Empower's risk management function is future-ready, data-driven, and embedded in every key decision.

If you are an elite risk management leader with expertise in AI-driven risk intelligence, regulatory compliance, and enterprise risk mitigation, this is your opportunity to lead the next evolution of risk strategy at Empower.
Duties and Responsibilities

• Develops and executes a comprehensive, AI-powered risk management strategy, ensuring enterprise-wide risk intelligence, mitigation, and governance.
• Leverages AI-driven predictive analytics and real-time risk monitoring to assess and mitigate financial, operational, regulatory, and cybersecurity risks.
• Leads enterprise risk governance and compliance strategy, ensuring alignment with regulatory standards, internal controls, and industry best practices.
• Deploys AI-enhanced fraud detection and risk analytics, ensuring real-time risk monitoring, anomaly detection, and automated fraud prevention.
• Strengthens regulatory risk management, ensuring compliance with Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), data privacy, and global risk standards.
• Optimizes financial risk models, ensuring capital allocation, cash flow forecasting, and debt risk are proactively managed.
• Oversees insider risk and cyber risk mitigation, deploying AI-powered security intelligence to detect vulnerabilities, prevent breaches, and ensure digital asset protection.
• Ensures business continuity and crisis management readiness, implementing AI-driven scenario planning and risk contingency strategies.
• Develops and oversees AI-powered internal audit, compliance tracking, and enterprise risk reporting frameworks, ensuring real-time transparency and proactive risk decision-making.
• Builds and leads a high-performance risk management team, fostering a culture of proactive risk identification, problem-solving, and compliance excellence.
• Serves as a trusted risk advisor to the executive leadership team, ensuring that risk intelligence aligns with corporate growth and financial objectives.

While performing the responsibilities of the job, the employee is required to talk and hear. The employee is often required to remain in a stationary position for a significant amount of the workday and frequently use their hands and fingers to handle or feel in order to access, input, and retrieve information from the computer and other office productivity devices. The employee is regularly required to move about the office and around the corporate campus. The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, reach with arms and hands, climb or balance, and to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
Knowledge and Skills

• Exceptional leadership, risk governance, and strategic planning skills, with the ability to align enterprise risk strategy with corporate objectives and ensure risk resilience across all business units.
• Proven expertise in AI-powered risk assessment, automated compliance tracking, and predictive risk modeling, with demonstrated ability to optimize risk management workflows through technology.
• Deep knowledge of regulatory risk frameworks (SEC, FDA, HIPAA, General Data Protection Regulation, International Organization for Standardization 27001, System and Organization Controls 2), financial risk modeling, and cybersecurity risk mitigation, ensuring compliance and enterprise resilience.

Key Competencies

• Customer Focus: Ability to build strong customer relationships and deliver customer centric solutions.
• Optimizes Work Processes: Know the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Collaborates: Builds partnerships and works collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
• Resourcefulness: Secures and deploys resources effectively and efficiently.
• Manages Complexity: Makes sense of complex, high quality, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems.
• Ensures Accountability: Holds self and others accountable to meet commitments and objectives.
• Situational Adaptability: Adapts approach and demeanor in real time to match shifting demands of different situations.
• Communicates Effectively: Develops and delivers multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.

Values

• People: Our people define who we are as a company, and we believe that understanding and addressing the needs of our team, clients, and community is fundamental to fostering a culture of support and growth.
• Quality: Quality stands at the core of our mission, reflecting our commitment to excellence in every medication we produce.
• Service: We are here to serve others. Every interaction with our patients, providers, employees and other stakeholders comes from a place of service.
• Innovation: By continuously exploring new methodologies and embracing technology, we ensure that every solution we offer is at the forefront of pharmaceutical care.

Experience and Qualifications

• Minimum of 15 years of executive leadership experience in risk management, enterprise risk governance, or financial risk strategy, with a proven track record of managing large-scale risk functions in high-growth industries.
• Requires a Master's degree in risk management, finance, business administration, law, or a related field, with strong preference for candidates with expertise in AI-driven risk intelligence, compliance frameworks, and digital risk mitigation.
• Demonstrated experience leveraging AI in daily work to drive efficiency, solve problems, and enhance decision-making-adept at integrating AI-powered solutions into all workflows.
• Certified Risk Management Professional (CRMP) preferred; Financial Risk Manager (FRM) strongly preferred; Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) preferred; Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC) preferred; Insider Threat Program Manager Certification preferred.

Employee Benefits, Health, and Wellness

• No-Cost Medication: Get your prescribed compounded medications at no cost, ensuring your health without the financial burden.
• Onsite Health & Wellness - IV Therapy Drips: Rejuvenate with complimentary onsite IV Therapy drips, enhancing your well-being and energy levels.
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Options: Choose from three medical plans tailored to your needs, plus options for dental and vision coverage for you and your family.
• Telehealth visits: Access board-certified Doctors anytime, anywhere for you and your family.
• Paid & Volunteer Time Off: Enjoy paid time off for personal pursuits and contribute to causes you care about with volunteer time off.
• Paid Holidays (8 scheduled; 2 floating): Celebrate with eight scheduled holidays and two floating holidays, giving you flexibility and time for personal traditions.
• Life & AD&D Coverage: Secure your and your family's financial future with life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance.
• FSA (Flexible Spending Account): Manage healthcare expenses smartly with pre-tax dollars in a Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
• 401K Dollar-for-Dollar Up to 4%: Invest in your future with our 401K plan, featuring a dollar-for-dollar match up to 4%.
• Company Paid Long-Term Disability: Provided at no cost, which replaces 60% of your income if you become disabled for a long period of time.
• Flexible Schedules: Balance work and life seamlessly with our flexible scheduling options.
• Rewards & Recognition Program: Your hard work doesn't go unnoticed - enjoy rewards and recognition beyond your paycheck.

Additional Voluntary Benefits

• Accident Insurance: Pays a lump sum benefit to help cover expenses following an accidental injury.
• Hospital Indemnity Insurance: Enhance your peace of mind with supplemental hospital insurance for unexpected stays.
• Critical Illness: Protect your finances from the expenses of a serious health issue.
• Short-Term Disability: Protect your income during illness or injury with short-term disability coverage.
• Supplemental Life & AD&D: Add an extra layer of financial protection for you and your loved ones with supplemental life and AD&D coverage.
• Legal Services: Access professional legal assistance to address concerns confidently.
• Identity Theft Protection: Safeguard your identity and finances with our identity theft protection benefit.
• Pet Insurance: Care for your furry family members with our pet insurance coverage.
• Employee Assistance Program: Confidential counseling and support services for a holistic approach to your well-being.