Join UCLA Health as our Chief Privacy Officer (CPO) and lead the charge in safeguarding patient privacy in one of the nation’s premier health systems! Reporting directly to the Chief Compliance Officer, you will spearhead the development, implementation, and oversight of our organization's comprehensive privacy program. Your strategic vision and leadership will ensure UCLA Health remains at the forefront of compliance with privacy laws, regulations, and standards. If you're a seasoned privacy professional with a passion for healthcare, we invite you to apply and make a lasting impact on our institution and the communities we serve.

Position Summary: The Chief Privacy Officer (CPO) at UCLA Health Sciences is responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing the organization's privacy program. The CPO will lead efforts to ensure compliance with relevant privacy laws, regulations, and standards, develop and maintain privacy policies and procedures, and oversee privacy monitoring and auditing activities. The CPO will play a key role in proactively identifying and addressing privacy risks.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategize, lead, and ensure compliance with privacy laws and standards.
• Oversee privacy monitoring, testing, reporting, and auditing protocols.
• Lead and provide guidance on privacy issues related to research activities, including clinical trials and human subject research.
• Investigate privacy incidents and breaches, ensuring timely and effective resolution.
• Develop and implement privacy training programs for all employees, including specialized training for departments handling sensitive data.
• Conduct regular gap analyses, risk assessments, and program effectiveness evaluations.
• Develop annual privacy strategic plans and objectives based on risk assessments.
• Lead privacy audits, assessments, and reviews across the enterprise.
• Manage third-party products and services for privacy activities.
• Perform strategic planning, goal planning, budget planning, and management for the Privacy Program.
• Represent UCLA Health Sciences in interactions with regulatory agencies and stakeholders.
• Deliver reports and updates for senior management and the Health Sciences Enterprise Compliance Oversight Board.