[Hiring] Director of Global Privacy and Compliance @Precision Medicine Group

Role Description

We are seeking an experienced Director of Global Privacy and Compliance to lead the design, implementation, and oversight of Precision Medicine Group global privacy standards across multiple jurisdictions, supporting our mission in clinical research and pharmaceutical development. The role will also lead and support global ethics and compliance matters, including:

• Anti-bribery and anti-corruption
• The U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA)
• Applicable local anti-corruption laws
• Third-party compliance
• Conflicts of interest
• Ethics reporting and investigations
• Related policies, training, monitoring, and risk assessments

Qualifications

• Law degree or equivalent advanced degree; certification in compliance or privacy (e.g., CCEP, CIPP/E) preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in privacy, with at least 5 years in a leadership role within CRO, pharma, or life sciences.
• Deep knowledge of global data privacy regulations (GDPR, APAC laws, HIPAA).
• Demonstrated knowledge of global ethics and compliance requirements, including ABAC and FCPA compliance, third-party risk management, conflicts of interest, investigations, training, monitoring, and remediation.
• Experience designing, implementing, or operating privacy and ethics and compliance programs in the life sciences or another highly regulated industry preferred.
• Previous experience in a regional leadership role in the life sciences sector.
• Significant experience with privacy and compliance risk assessments and analysis methodologies and building and scaling global privacy programs.
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Fluent in English; additional languages a plus.

Requirements

• Lead the global privacy program, ensuring compliance with GDPR, US privacy laws, APAC privacy laws, LATAM privacy laws, and other applicable data protection regulations.
• Design, implement, and manage the company’s global privacy program, ensuring alignment with international regulations and corporate standards.
• Oversee privacy impact assessments, data breach response, and cross-border data transfer compliance.
• Direct a variety of initiatives relating to the development, implementation, and monitoring of PMG’s Privacy Program.
• Lead enterprise-wide privacy risk assessments tailored to the company’s business activities and risks.
• Develop privacy programs, policies, and procedures.
• Develop, implement, and conduct privacy training programs.
• Provide supervision and direction to the company’s Privacy Operations Manager with respect to privacy compliance matters.
• Manage Precision Data Protection Officer (external DPO).
• Liaise with key PMG internal and external legal, regulatory, finance, and other business units.
• Lead and support PMG’s global ethics and compliance program.
• Serve as a subject matter resource for anti-bribery and anti-corruption (ABAC) compliance.
• Develop, implement, and maintain global ethics and compliance policies, procedures, controls, risk assessments, training, and communications.
• Manage or support risk-based due diligence, contracting, monitoring, and remediation for third parties.
• Monitor changes in global ethics and compliance laws and advise the business on obligations and risk mitigation measures.
• Develop and track ethics and compliance metrics, monitoring activities, and management reporting.
• Promote a culture of integrity, accountability, and speaking up throughout the organization.
• Provide supervision and direction to the company’s Compliance Operations Manager.
• Lead the company’s global ERM process.
• Conduct risk assessments and implement monitoring systems to identify and mitigate compliance and privacy risks.
• Report on compliance metrics and trends to senior leadership and the General Counsel.
• Stay ahead of evolving global privacy and compliance regulations impacting PMG’s business.
• Serve as primary liaison with regulatory authorities on privacy and compliance matters.
• Help develop privacy training programs for employees globally.
• Oversee investigations into privacy and compliance breaches and ensure timely remediation.
• Coordinate with internal Quality, IT, or legal team on corrective actions.
• Develop a thorough understanding of PMG’s business to identify risk trends and formulate strategies.
• Establish a strong working relationship with management at all levels.
• Perform special assignments or projects as assigned by the General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer.

Benefits

• Compensation range: $162,000 — $225,000 USD.
• Discretionary annual bonus.
• Health insurance.
• Retirement savings benefits.
• Life insurance and disability benefits.
• Parental leave.
• Paid time off for sick leave and vacation.