Privacy Attorney (Patient Data Privacy Experience)

Overview

A growing biotechnology organization is seeking a Senior Privacy Counsel to help build and mature its privacy function during a period of organizational growth and commercialization. This role involves assessing privacy risks, identifying gaps, and establishing foundational privacy principles, policies, and governance frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary privacy advisor for the organization.
• Partner with legal, compliance, IT, and commercial stakeholders to provide practical guidance on privacy-related matters.
• Assess privacy risks and identify gaps in current practices.
• Help establish foundational privacy policies and governance frameworks.

Requirements

• Deep knowledge of GDPR.
• Experience advising on HIPAA and patient data privacy matters.
• Experience supporting smaller biotechnology companies.
• Practical, collaborative approach to building processes and working with diverse stakeholder groups.

Position Details

• Start date: ASAP
• Commitment: Approximately 20 hours per week
• Duration: Initial 2-3 months
• Location: Remote; candidates local to the South San Francisco Bay Area who can work onsite as needed are preferred.

Compensation & Benefits

• Hourly rate: $113 to $119 (based on qualifications, skillset, experience, client needs, and project requirements).

Equal Opportunity

The employer is an equal opportunity organization committed to diversity and inclusion. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy and related conditions), marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, or any other protected status. Hiring decisions are based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs.

Additional Information

• The organization complies with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and considers qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Location

• Remote with preference for candidates local to the South San Francisco Bay Area who can work onsite as needed.