Director, Privacy

Position Overview

We are seeking a strategic and experienced Director of Privacy with diverse leadership in Privacy within the Healthcare and/or Financial Services industries. The Director of Privacy will oversee the organization's privacy initiatives, ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations, and safeguarding sensitive data. This role involves privacy incident management, policy development, and cross-functional collaboration to maintain and enhance privacy standards.

What You’ll Do 

• Lead the development and execution of privacy strategies that ensure organizational compliance and sustainability. 

• Ensure adherence with applicable privacy laws and regulations, including HIPAA, CCPA, and other pertinent standards 

• Continuously update and improve privacy policies and procedures to ensure compliance with evolving practices, regulatory requirements, and industry standards. 

• Conduct thorough risk assessments to identify and mitigate privacy risks across all business operations and functions, implementing proactive measures to safeguard sensitive information. 

• Design and execute comprehensive privacy training programs and workshops for employees at all levels, fostering a robust culture of privacy awareness and best practices. 

• Handle all aspects privacy incident response, ensuring timely and effective reporting, remediation, and communication with stakeholders. 

• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including legal, IT, and business units, to proactively address privacy concerns, implement solutions, and promote cross-functional alignment on privacy matters. 

  

What You’ll Bring to Zelis 

• A Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Technology, Healthcare, or a related field is essential; an advanced degree is highly preferred  

• A minimum of 10 years of hands-on experience in privacy, data protection, or compliance roles, including at least 5 years in a leadership capacity. This experience should demonstrate the capability to manage extensive privacy programs and handle intricate privacy challenges effectively. 

• Deep knowledge of privacy laws, regulations, and industry standards is crucial 

• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities to navigate the complex landscape of privacy risks and incidents.  

Base Salary Range

$169,000.00 - $225,000.00

At Zelis we are committed to providing fair and equitable compensation packages. The base salary range allows us to make an offer that considers multiple individualized factors, including experience, education, qualifications, as well as job-related and industry-related knowledge and skills, etc. Base pay is just one part of our Total Rewards package, which may also include discretionary bonus plans, commissions, or other incentives depending on the role.

Zelis’ full-time associates are eligible for a highly competitive benefits package as well, which demonstrates our commitment to our employees’ health, well-being, and financial protection. The US-based benefits include a 401k plan with employer match, flexible paid time off, holidays, parental leaves, life and disability insurance, and health benefits including medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.

Equal Employment Opportunity  
Zelis is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. 
 
We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet 100% of the qualifications for the role. We believe in the value of diverse perspectives and experiences and are committed to building an inclusive workplace for all. 

Accessibility Support 
We are dedicated to ensuring our application process is accessible to all candidates. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require a reasonable accommodation with any part of the application and/or interview process, please email [email protected]. 

  

Disclaimer 

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities, duties, and skills from time to time.