Director, Compliance

Baylor Genetics•,

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Director of Compliance will oversee the development and implementation of a comprehensive privacy program at Baylor Genetics, ensuring compliance with HIPAA, federal and state regulations, and company policies. This role involves collaborating with the Vice President and General Counsel and the Director of Audit to establish and manage privacy initiatives and committees.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, Science, or related field required.
Seven years of prior healthcare compliance-related experience, with at least five years of general privacy experience.

Nice To Haves

Graduate-level degree preferred (MPH, MHA, MBA, JD) or equivalent.
Preferred certification in Healthcare Compliance (CHC) or Healthcare Policy Compliance (CHPC).
Deep technical expertise in NGS methods and technologies.
Track record of assay development in industry.
Experienced in leading cross-functional technical teams.
Familiarity with product development under a quality management system.
Excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

Develop a strategic and comprehensive privacy program in alignment with regulatory standards.
Establish and enforce policies ensuring the confidentiality of protected health information (PHI).
Manage privacy-related committees and initiatives in coordination with the Vice President and General Counsel and Director of Audit.
Provide leadership in training and educating the workforce on privacy matters.
Collaborate with IT Security and Information Services to integrate privacy and security programs.
Develop and maintain metrics and reports to assess privacy compliance and risk analysis.
Monitor compliance activities and assess privacy concerns in coordination with other compliance functions.
Oversee compliance of business associates and business associate agreements related to privacy.
Manage the process for receiving, investigating, and addressing privacy-related complaints.
Ensure timely compliance with breach notifications as per HIPAA and state laws.
Conduct information privacy awareness activities and provide training to Baylor Genetics teams.
Work on litigation and administrative matters related to privacy issues in coordination with legal counsel.
Supervise the Regulatory and Compliance Manager, assigning duties as necessary.
Develop strategies to ensure compliance with various regulations like GDPR, FERPA, PCI, among others.