Privacy Director jobs in New York

About the role.
We are looking for someone to take on primary responsibility for privacy and compliance activities at Jabra Hearing.  Reporting to the General Counsel, the Director of Privacy and Compliance will take the lead in ensuring compliance with HIPAA and state privacy laws, as well as other compliance programs, as needed.  These areas are critical to Jabra Hearing’s reputation, expansion as an organization and partnering with other companies. 

What you’ll do.

• Maintain and improve privacy policies and procedures, working collaboratively with stakeholders across the company
• Monitor changes in privacy laws and regulations; assess the impact to the organization and its strategic goals, and revise policies & procedures as appropriate
• Serve as a privacy resource to the organization; provide guidance regarding release of information, individual complaints, and any other privacy-related issues
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to respond to privacy requests, and lead responses to any privacy breaches
• Refine and further develop user-friendly internal and external procedures
• Work with the Security function to ensure the organization maintains appropriate administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect personal and health information throughout the organization’s IT systems
• Help analyze and develop approaches to AI usage throughout the organization that meets business needs and adheres to relevant regulations
• Conduct employee training in the areas of privacy and other compliance, and foster privacy and compliance champions throughout the organization
• Draft and negotiate BAAs, data processing agreements and data provisions
• Coordinate and liaise with privacy and other compliance personnel from Jabra Hearing’s parent organization, GN Group, as necessary

What you’ll bring.

• Experience working in or with the healthcare industry or healthcare-related products that require compliance with HIPAA; strong technical knowledge of all aspects of HIPAA regulation
• Experience working with and strong technical knowledge of all aspects of state privacy laws
• Experience developing and implementing privacy-by-design frameworks
• Ability to quickly synthesize and communicate requirements of the various privacy frameworks, prioritize based on urgency, and work with functions across the company to implement in manner best suited to ongoing operations
• Strong degree of comfort working with security & engineering teams and external legal partners and auditors
• Experience training workforces in privacy and other compliance areas
• Both compliance professionals and attorneys with relevant experience will be considered

Helpful but not required.

• Experience with/knowledge of GDPR
• Experience with/knowledge of FDA and/or EU medical device regulation
• Experience in US healthcare regulation

A sneak peek at our benefits.

• You’re worth it. Our compensation is competitive ($170,000 - $220,000 plus eligibility for an annual performance bonus) and our 401k plan includes matching up to 4%.
• Take care of yourself and your loved ones. We offer excellent medical, vision, and dental insurance, plus basic life and disability insurance, and contribute generously to it. Adding a new member to your family? We also provide 12-weeks paid parental leave.
• Rest and recharge. Whether you check out America’s natural treasures or just relax at home, enjoy your paid time off (employees can accrue up to 20 days of vacation time, approx. 8 days of sick & safe time, and are eligible for up to 9 company holidays annually). We encourage time off.
• Be well! Jabra Hearing offers a monthly wellness stipend to support you in prioritizing self-care - covering anything from gym memberships and fitness equipment to vitamins and spa visits.