Director, Compliance

Summary

Join Datavant's Compliance and Privacy team as Director of Compliance, reporting to the Chief Compliance and Privacy Officer. This key leadership role involves driving innovative compliance solutions, fostering ethical integrity, and collaborating across various departments. You will contribute to policy development, risk mitigation, and team management, providing expert advice on compliance obligations. The position requires a Bachelor's degree, 8+ years of relevant experience, and comprehensive knowledge of healthcare regulatory compliance. Datavant offers a remote-first, high-growth environment with competitive compensation and a commitment to diversity and inclusion. The estimated salary range is $173,000-$230,000.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree
• 8+ years’ experience in privacy and data protection, with a strong preference for experience in healthcare or health tech industries
• Comprehensive knowledge of federal, state, and global laws related to healthcare regulatory compliance, privacy, and data protection
• Proven track record of providing strategic advice to senior leadership on complex compliance and privacy matters
• Experience in building, implementing, and maintaining compliance and privacy programs
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to influence and collaborate across various departments and levels of the organization
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to distill complex information into clear, actionable guidance
• Strategic thinker with the ability to anticipate problems and find solutions in a timely manner
• Adaptability and comfort working in a fast-paced, high-growth environment
• Relevant certifications (e.g., CHC, CIPP, CIPM, CIPT)

Responsibilities

• Assist the Chief Compliance and Privacy Officer in leading and developing the compliance team, providing guidance on compliance requirements, privacy considerations, and their impact on Datavant's operations, products, and services
• Help build and maintain partnerships across all Datavant teams, including legal, information security, product, engineering, business units, finance and the people team
• Support the expansion and continuous improvement of the compliance program to foster a culture of compliance throughout the organization
• Contribute to the development and implementation of Datavant's enterprise-wide compliance program
• Participate in internal compliance, data use, and other governance initiatives and committees to align compliance with Datavant's mission and strategies
• Collaborate with the Chief Compliance and Privacy Officer to develop and implement compliance policies and procedures, risk assessments, and monitoring processes
• Assist in overseeing compliance risk assessments, mitigation strategies, and training programs to promote best practices
• Support product and innovation teams by providing compliance guidance
• Help develop ongoing compliance and privacy training for the workforce
• Contribute to the management of security incident response and regulatory notifications in partnership with security and legal team colleagues
• Serve as a subject matter expert on Datavant’s compliance obligations and positions, providing clear and practical advice to senior leadership and various departments
• Build strong relationships with key internal stakeholders to support regulatory compliance with data privacy and cybersecurity needs
• Assist in translating compliance and regulatory requirements into practical advice that aligns with business priorities
• Support due diligence efforts for acquisitions to assess and ensure compliance and support integration of acquisitions into the enterprise compliance program
• Assist in leading and developing a high-caliber compliance team, setting high standards for performance and alignment with Datavant's culture
• Support budget management and resource allocation within the compliance function
• Consistently uphold and promote the highest standards for performance, communication, and organization

Preferred Qualifications

JD and Master’s degree

Benefits

• Remote work, flexible hours
• Competitive compensation
• The estimated salary range for this role is $173,000-$230,000