[Hiring] VP Chief Compliance Officer @Myriad Genetics

Role Description

Myriad Genetics is seeking an experienced and strategic Vice President, Chief Compliance Officer (CCO) to lead and evolve our global compliance program. This executive will serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership and the Board of Directors, ensuring the company maintains the highest standards of ethics, integrity, and regulatory compliance across all business operations.

The CCO leads an independent Compliance function responsible for policy development, risk mitigation, investigations, training, monitoring, and enterprise-wide compliance governance. This role reports directly to the Chief Legal Officer and regularly engages with executive leadership and the Board on key compliance matters.

What You'll Do

• Enterprise Compliance Leadership
  • Lead the company-wide Compliance Department and oversee a high-performing team of compliance professionals.
  • Design, implement, and continuously improve a best-in-class compliance program aligned with regulatory requirements and business growth.
  • Foster a strong culture of ethics, accountability, and integrity across the organization.
• Policy, Governance & Risk Management
  • Develop, maintain, and enhance compliance policies, procedures, and controls.
  • Oversee the Company Code of Conduct and ensure ongoing relevance and effectiveness.
  • Identify areas of compliance risk and implement mitigation and corrective action plans.
• Investigations & Monitoring
  • Oversee investigations into alleged violations of laws, regulations, policies, or the Code of Conduct.
  • Manage hotline reporting mechanisms and ensure proper triage, review, and resolution processes.
  • Conduct monitoring and auditing activities to assess program effectiveness and identify emerging risks.
• Board & Executive Advisory
  • Provide regular reporting to executive leadership, the Board of Directors, and Board committees.
  • Advise leadership on complex compliance matters, regulatory developments, and enterprise risk.
• Training & Communication
  • Lead enterprise compliance training initiatives for employees, managers, and new hires.
  • Drive awareness of compliance expectations and promote speak-up culture across the organization.
• Cross-Functional Partnership
  • Collaborate with Legal, HR, Finance, IT, Security, Quality, Operations, and business leaders to embed compliance into decision-making and daily operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree strongly preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive compliance leadership experience in healthcare, diagnostics, biotech, pharmaceutical, medical device, laboratory, or regulated services industries.
• Proven experience building and leading enterprise compliance programs.
• Strong leadership presence with ability to influence executives and Boards.

Requirements

• Deep knowledge of healthcare compliance regulations, including:
  • HIPAA / HITECH
  • Stark Law
  • Anti-Kickback Statute
  • Billing and reimbursement compliance
  • OIG guidance
• Familiarity with CLIA, CAP, FDA, IRB/research compliance.
• Exposure to GDPR, privacy frameworks, FCPA, and information security standards such as NIST.

Success in This Role

The successful candidate will bring a proactive, business-minded approach to compliance—balancing strong governance with operational practicality. You will be a visible leader who can drive trust, accountability, and scalable processes across a dynamic growth organization.

Why Join Myriad Genetics

At Myriad, we are transforming patient care through genetic insights and precision medicine. You’ll join a mission-driven organization where your leadership can directly shape ethical growth, patient trust, and long-term enterprise success.

EEO

We recognize that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. In hiring and all other employment decisions, we prohibit discrimination and harassment on the basis of any protected characteristic, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. In accordance with applicable law, we make reasonable accommodations for applicants’ and employees’ religious practices and beliefs, as well as any mental health or physical disability needs.