Associate Director of Global Privacy and Compliance

Precision Medicine Group • Bethesda, MD

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About The Position

We are seeking an experienced Associate Director of Global Privacy and Compliance to lead the design, implementation, and oversight of Precision Medicine Group global privacy and compliance and program. This role ensures that the company meets all regulatory, ethical, and corporate standards across multiple jurisdictions, supporting our mission in clinical research and pharmaceutical development. Compliance Program Leadership and Oversight Lead the global privacy program , ensuring compliance with GDPR, APAC privacy laws, LATAM privacy laws, and other applicable data protection regulations. Oversee privacy impact assessments, data breach response, and cross-border data transfer compliance. Directing a variety of initiatives relating to the development, implementation and monitoring of PMG’s Corporate Compliance and Privacy Program. Examples are: Leading an enterprise-wide compliance assessment tailored to the company’s business activities and risks, including risk metrics and analysis Developing compliance and privacy programs, policies and procedures Developing, implementing and conducting compliance and privacy training programs Providing supervision and direction to the company’s Privacy Operations Manager and Compliance Operations Manager with respect to privacy compliance matters Managing Precision Data Protection Officer Liaising as appropriate with key PMG internal and external legal, regulatory, finance, and other business units as well as US based legal department. Design, implement, and manage the company’s global compliance program , ensuring alignment with international regulations and corporate standards. Develop and maintain compliance policies, procedures, and training programs across all regions. Risk Management & Monitoring: Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) Lead the companies global ERM process Conduct risk assessments and implement monitoring systems to identify and mitigate compliance and privacy risks. Report on compliance metrics and trends to senior leadership and the General Counsel. Regulatory Engagement Stay ahead of evolving global regulations impacting CRO and pharmaceutical R&D, including anti-bribery, anti-corruption and international data privacy laws. Serve as primary liaison with regulatory authorities on compliance and privacy matters. Training & Culture Develop and deliver compliance and privacy training programs for employees globally. Foster a culture of integrity and accountability throughout the organization. Incident Management Oversee investigations into compliance or privacy breaches and ensure timely remediation. Coordinate with internal Quality, IT or legal team on corrective actions. Senior Stakeholder Management Developing a thorough understanding of and familiarity with PMG’s business, its people, services, markets, facilities, customers, and competitors in order to identify risk trends and formulate structures, strategies and advice accordingly Establishing a strong working relationship with management at all levels to encourage and continue the proactive use of in-house legal counsel Performing special assignments or projects, without significant supervision, as assigned by the General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer

Requirements

• Law degree or equivalent advanced degree; certification in compliance or privacy (e.g., CCEP, CIPP/E) preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in compliance and privacy, with at least 5 years in a leadership role within CRO, pharma, or life sciences.
• Deep knowledge of global compliance frameworks and data privacy regulations (GDPR, APAC laws, HIPAA).
• Previous experience in a regional compliance leadership role in the life sciences sector.
• Significant experience with compliance risk assessment and analysis methodologies
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Fluent in English; additional languages a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead the global privacy program , ensuring compliance with GDPR, APAC privacy laws, LATAM privacy laws, and other applicable data protection regulations.
• Oversee privacy impact assessments, data breach response, and cross-border data transfer compliance.
• Directing a variety of initiatives relating to the development, implementation and monitoring of PMG’s Corporate Compliance and Privacy Program.
• Leading an enterprise-wide compliance assessment tailored to the company’s business activities and risks, including risk metrics and analysis
• Developing compliance and privacy programs, policies and procedures
• Developing, implementing and conducting compliance and privacy training programs
• Providing supervision and direction to the company’s Privacy Operations Manager and Compliance Operations Manager with respect to privacy compliance matters
• Managing Precision Data Protection Officer
• Liaising as appropriate with key PMG internal and external legal, regulatory, finance, and other business units as well as US based legal department.
• Design, implement, and manage the company’s global compliance program , ensuring alignment with international regulations and corporate standards.
• Develop and maintain compliance policies, procedures, and training programs across all regions.
• Lead the companies global ERM process
• Conduct risk assessments and implement monitoring systems to identify and mitigate compliance and privacy risks.
• Report on compliance metrics and trends to senior leadership and the General Counsel.
• Stay ahead of evolving global regulations impacting CRO and pharmaceutical R&D, including anti-bribery, anti-corruption and international data privacy laws.
• Serve as primary liaison with regulatory authorities on compliance and privacy matters.
• Develop and deliver compliance and privacy training programs for employees globally.
• Foster a culture of integrity and accountability throughout the organization.
• Oversee investigations into compliance or privacy breaches and ensure timely remediation.
• Coordinate with internal Quality, IT or legal team on corrective actions.
• Developing a thorough understanding of and familiarity with PMG’s business, its people, services, markets, facilities, customers, and competitors in order to identify risk trends and formulate structures, strategies and advice accordingly
• Establishing a strong working relationship with management at all levels to encourage and continue the proactive use of in-house legal counsel
• Performing special assignments or projects, without significant supervision, as assigned by the General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer

Benefits

• This role is also eligible for a discretionary annual bonus, health insurance, retirement savings benefits, life insurance and disability benefits, parental leave, and paid time off for sick leave and vacation, among other benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree