Our client, an innovative diagnostics company in San Francisco Bay Area, is looking for a Privacy leader to join the Legal & Compliance team. Reporting directly to the VP, Legal Affairs & Chief Compliance Officer, the Director, Privacy will be responsible for all day-to-day privacy matters for the company. This person will be responsible for working in close partnership with cross functional teams to provide strategy, thought leadership and expertise to help enhance a global data privacy program. Remote or Hybrid (San Francisco Bay Area Offices).

Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage all day-to-day privacy matters impacting the company’s business.
• Advice on all aspects of US and European healthcare privacy laws and regulations, including HIPAA and HITECH, GDPR, and relevant consumer protection laws.
• Provide specialized legal counsel and strategic advice on a wide range of privacy law issues to support the development and commercialization of cancer screening test products
• Support the product, commercial, compliance and regulatory teams with tailored advice on privacy and data protection law, bearing in mind privacy by design and privacy by default principles.
• Provide legal guidance and support to the company’s Information Technology, Security, and Infrastructure teams, advising on information security requirements, incident preparedness, response, and breach notification obligations, communication plans, and remediation
• Monitor, track and assess the rapidly evolving landscape of privacy and cybersecurity laws and regulation.
• Participate as a proactive business partner to senior managers and build a trusted advisor relationship.

Requirements:

• JD with 10+ years of experience with privacy in a legal department of a healthcare organization and/or law firm setting.
• Working knowledge of genetic testing, clinical laboratory, diagnostic, and medical device industries and designated health services and enforcement of associated federal and state regulations.
• Expert and detailed knowledge of GDPR and familiarity with other global privacy frameworks.
• Knowledge of privacy laws such as HIPAA and healthcare privacy laws, and relevant consumer protection laws, is a must.
• Ability to interact, develop and discuss strategy with senior management.
• A solid business focus with practical risk awareness.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to distill complex legal considerations into practical actionable advice
• Growth mindset: every new challenge is an opportunity to learn and grow.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $154,000 to $237,600 USD. For positions based in San Francisco Bay Area, the base salary range for this full-time position is $220,000 to $297,000 USD. The range does not include benefits, and if applicable, bonus, commission, or equity. A candidate’s salary is determined by various factors including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and location.