Lead Privacy Program Manager, Implementation

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Position Overview

The Lead Privacy Program Manager, Implementation will play a crucial role in supporting and managing the global privacy program. This individual will lead key initiatives, including regulatory implementation, build-out of privacy governance processes, and development of privacy guidance documentation to support the business and stakeholder functions. As a key member of the Global Privacy Office, the individual will provide guidance on data privacy matters, ensuring compliance with privacy laws and Company policy and contributing to privacy program goals and intiatives. This role requires comprehensive knowledge of privacy regulations and experience in managing privacy programs, ideally in the health care sector (e.g., insurance, patient care setting, pharmacy benefits management), medical device manufacturing, laboratory, or life sciences. This position will be Madison, WI, or Remote.

Essential Duties

Include but are not limited to the following:

• Lead process to implement changes in law, regulation, or adjustments in practices to support privacy compliance and risk management, including driving scoping analysis, coordination of legal interpretations, establishment of key stakeholders to support implementation efforts, development and implementation of privacy-specific deliverables, and escalation of key issues and risks.
• Identify potential risks or gaps in the privacy program and proactively suggest and implement innovative solutions for continuous process and systems improvement.
• In coordination with Legal and other members of the Global Privacy Office, identify key opportunities to develop privacy-focused guidance to enable timely, consistent business engagement.
• Build key processes to support effective privacy governance.
• Report key privacy metrics to senior leadership, providing insights on compliance status and areas of improvement.
• Provide expertise in addressing data protection issues across multiple jurisdictions, ensuring compliance with regional and international regulations.
• Champion a ‘privacy first’ approach to the design and development of products, services, and internal initiatives, offering guidance and best practices to internal teams.
• Develop and sustain strong relationships with cross-functional teams, including Legal, Compliance, HR, IT, Information Security, Marketing, Finance, Medical Affairs and Commercial to align privacy initiatives with business goals.
• Track legislative and regulatory developments relating to data protection globally and communicate changes to internal stakeholders.
• Ability to effectively convey complex privacy concepts and help translate them into actionable policies and training for both technical and non-technical audiences, facilitating understanding and compliance across the organization.
• Stay current and informed about new technologies, security systems, and privacy risks, with a particular interest in emerging technologies, AI and their implications for data privacy.

Skills

• Leadership & Influence: Strong ability to lead initiatives and influence without direct authority, creating a privacy-focused culture within the organization.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Skilled at working in cross-functional, multicultural teams, fostering a collaborative team environment.
• Analytical Problem-Solving: Ability to analyze business processes, conduct research, identify privacy risks, and design controls to mitigate these risks. Proven track-record of having a solutions mindset.
• Adaptability: Eagerness and ability to learn new areas of privacy and compliance as the regulatory landscape evolves.
• Effective Communication: Strong written, verbal, and presentation communication skills with the ability to simplify complex privacy concepts for diverse audiences, including senior executives. Ability to respond to questions from internal colleagues with clear, timely, and accurate guidance while also educating on ‘the why’ behind the guidance.
• Project Management Excellence: Proven ability to independently manage multiple projects, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines while ensuring quality outcomes while adhering to both budgets and timelines.
• Attention to Detail: High attention to detail in handling privacy compliance matters, with a strong commitment to accuracy.
• Uphold company mission and values through accountability, innovation, integrity, quality, and teamwork.
• Regular and reliable attendance.
• Ability to work designated schedule.
• Ability to work nights and/or weekends within legal limits.
• Ability to work on a mobile device, tablet, or in front of a computer screen and/or perform typing for approximately 90% of a typical working day.
• Ability to spend long periods of time concentrating and/or analyzing data.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or 5 years or more equivalent experience in privacy law, or a related field.
• 5+ years of professional experience in privacy, compliance, or legal roles, preferably within the life sciences, medical device, or health care industry.
• CIPP certification is required.
• In-depth knowledge of US privacy laws, including state-comprehensive privacy laws, state data breach laws, HIPAA, genetics laws, and emerging AI regulations with demonstrated ability to navigate complex regulatory environment.     
• Proven leadership skills to promote a culture of compliance.
• Experience working within a multinational organization.
• Familiarity with privacy laws impacting medical devices and laboratory compliance.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Demonstrated ability to perform the Essential Duties of the position with or without accommodation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with IT systems and platforms used for privacy management.
• Experience conducting legal research.

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Salary Range:

$109,000.00 - $174,000.00

The annual base salary shown is a national range for this position on a full-time basis and may differ by hiring location. In addition, this position is bonus eligible, and is eligible to be considered for company stock at hire and on an annual basis.

Exact Sciences is proud to offer an employee experience that includes paid time off (including days for vacation, holidays, volunteering, and personal time), paid leave for parents and caregivers, a retirement savings plan, wellness support, and health benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage. Learn more about our benefits.

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