Pelago pairs AI-led access with licensed clinicians to treat substance use, mental health, and behavioral addictions, backed by 16 peer-reviewed studies. Backed by Y Combinator.
About the role
Pelago's clients trust us with some of the most sensitive data a person has, and our SOC 2 Type II and HITRUST certifications are central to how we earn and keep that trust. We already hold both. The Director of Information Security & Compliance will keep that foundation strong as our business, data, and AI platform grow, setting Pelago's security strategy and leading the team that executes it. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.
What they're looking for
- Direct accountability for SOC 2 Type II and HITRUST outcomes
- Experience leading information security and compliance in healthcare, health tech, or another regulated industry, strong working knowledge of HIPAA
- Cloud security expertise in a modern stack (AWS, infrastructure as code, containers, CI/CD)
- Working knowledge across GRC, security operations, application security, and identity and access management
- Player-coach leadership experience: hands-on in the work while building a team
- Sound judgment about risk in a commercial context, including when to accept risk and when to escalate
More about this role
Pelago is the leading specialty substance use care provider, built on the belief that effective treatment means matching care intensity to what each member actually needs rather than defaulting to the most expensive intervention. Our programs guide members through every stage of the substance use spectrum, from unhealthy habits to active use disorders, delivering personalized treatment for tobacco, alcohol, opioid, cannabis, and stimulant use based on individual health, habits, genetics, and goals.
With Sona, our voice-first AI Mental Health Specialist, Pelago now applies that same clinically-driven model to mental health, pairing deep clinical expertise with technology to expand access without compromising care quality. We believe technology should make clinical care more precise and more human, not replace the judgment behind it.
Pelago has scaled to helping hundreds of employers and health plans and has already helped more than 750,000 members better manage their substance use. If you're passionate about AI and making an impact on the health of others, join us and make it happen!
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