Description
The Data Privacy and Protection Program Lead role will help lead the Data Privacy and Protection Program, reporting to the Chief Counsel, Privacy, Security & Data Strategy and working closely with other cross functional teams including the Legal, Clinical, Commercial, Marketing, Engineering, Regulatory, Quality, and Finance functions to develop, implement and maintain a comprehensive program that meets all applicable regulatory requirements and applicable industry standards. You will provide privacy advice and counseling relevant to the development and commercialization of groundbreaking healthcare products and services. This role, together with other members of the privacy team, will promote an enterprise-wide culture of privacy ensuring that the Board of Directors, management, and employees are compliant with privacy regulations, company policies and procedures are being followed, and that behavior in the organization meets the company's ethical standards and commitment to customers.
Responsibilities
- Provide strategic guidance to internal business teams on privacy issues, policies and standards. Maintain and continuously improve the Company’s Data Privacy and Protection Program, including the creation, review and revision of policies and procedures.
- Identify, evaluate and monitor risk areas, providing business leaders with information they need to make critical decisions, as well as identifying and implementing continuous improvement opportunities.
- Collaborate with leadership throughout the Company to develop and maintain an effective, privacy training and awareness program, including promoting: (a) designing enterprise-wide and role-based training, (b) understanding of new and existing privacy issues and related policies and procedures, and (c) reporting of privacy related concerns.
- Coordinate the investigation of and response to alleged violations of privacy rules, regulations, policies, and procedures; directly manage privacy related investigations; ensure reporting of violations or potential violations to appropriate agencies. Conduct regular gap analyses, risk assessments, and program effectiveness evaluations.
- Knowledge of and experience with advising on compliance with HIPAA, FTC Act, state privacy laws, PIPEDA and GDPR. Strong technical acumen, with a solid understanding of technical privacy control implementation and practices.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
- JD, MBA, or Master’s degree.
- 10+ years of privacy program management advisory experience.
- Significant experience in life sciences, medical device, or healthcare industry. Broad and thorough knowledge of all components of effective privacy programs.
- Experience with issues and challenges facing the commercial, research and clinical components of an organization with a full understanding of, and ability to adopt, global privacy efforts to effectively respond to legal/regulatory changes and technological trends.
- May require domestic travel 1-2 times per quarter.
Preferred Qualifications
- 5 years of relevant experience in-house.
- Advanced interpersonal skills and ability to interact effectively with and influence people at all organizational levels of the company, including senior management and executive leadership.
- Strong record of integrity, strict confidentiality, sound judgment, and experience in clearly advising leadership on sensitive issues.
The US base salary range for this full-time position is $194,000 - $258,000 + bonus + equity + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.
Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits.
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