Managing Senior Counsel, Privacy - Caremark

Overview

This role involves leading the privacy legal and compliance team supporting the pharmacy benefit management business. You will provide timely and strategic legal counsel to internal business partners on federal and state healthcare privacy regulations and laws, proactively advising on a wide range of privacy and compliance matters. You will also identify business and legal risks, recommend practical solutions that balance legal considerations with business objectives, and develop strong relationships with stakeholders across the organization.

You will manage colleagues on the privacy team as part of the Legal department.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal counsel on privacy issues related to handling member information associated with pharmacy benefit management operations, including HIPAA counsel and incident management
• Support privacy contracting, regulatory compliance, and data use
• Advise internal clients on legal issues aligned with business objectives and drive privacy-related projects
• Identify business and legal risks and develop solution-oriented recommendations
• Build and maintain effective working relationships with internal clients at all levels
• Manage other colleagues on the privacy team

Requirements

• 10+ years of legal experience with a law firm, health plan, or health care system focused on HIPAA, privacy requirements, data protection, or related regulatory matters
• Deep subject matter expertise of privacy laws, including HIPAA and other federal and state privacy laws and regulations
• Privacy incident and cybersecurity experience
• Experience with data governance and HIPAA data regulations, including research and de-identification
• Bachelor’s degree and J.D. with admission to practice law in good standing in at least one U.S. state
• Ability to collaborate effectively as a team player
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, initiative, and drive

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with general health care laws and pharmacy benefit management laws and regulations
• Experience drafting and negotiating complex agreements, including privacy and data-protection provisions
• Certified Information Privacy Professional/US (CIPP/US) or other privacy certifications
• Management experience of legal and privacy professionals

Compensation & Benefits

• Pay Range: $175,100.00 - $334,750.00
• This pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full-time salary for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls.
• Actual base salary offer will depend on experience, education, geography, and other relevant factors.
• Eligible for a bonus, commission, or short-term incentive program in addition to the base pay range.
• Includes an award target in the company’s equity award program.

Comprehensive benefits package eligibility includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, retirement savings options, wellness programs, and other resources (based on eligibility). Additional benefits details are provided during the application process.

Additional Information

• Anticipated application window close date: 10/30/2026
• Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws.