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Blue Shield of California · 19 hours ago

Chief Privacy and Compliance Officer

California, United States

Full-time

Hybrid

Director/Executive

Blue Shield of California is a company focused on innovative healthcare solutions, and they are seeking a Chief Privacy and Compliance Officer to lead their privacy and compliance program. This role involves overseeing compliance with healthcare regulations and developing a scalable compliance program while collaborating with various teams to ensure compliance without hindering innovation.

Financial ServicesHealth InsuranceNon Profit

Responsibilities

Act as the company’s Privacy Officer and Compliance Officer

Establish privacy policies, procedures, and data use governance aligned with HIPAA, HITECH, CCPA, and similar U.S. regulations

Partner with Product, Engineering, IT Security, and other teams to embed privacy into the product lifecycle

Participate in privacy impact assessments, incident response planning, and data breach mitigation efforts

Monitor the evolving regulatory landscape and maintain organizational readiness

Build and operate a scalable compliance program suited for a growing tech organization including key compliance policies and processes

Develop and deliver compliance training and awareness programs

Manage and ensure internal and external audit readiness (e.g., HIPAA audits, SOC 2, HITRUST)

Manage and ensure third-party compliance with data handling standards

Advise the Board, CEO and Executive Leadership team on privacy and compliance risks, regulatory trends, and operational requirements

Provide practical, business-focused guidance to enable compliant innovation

Develop metrics, internal and external reporting and dashboards that demonstrate the effectiveness of the privacy and compliance program

Represent the company in Compliance and regulatory interactions and industry forums, where applicable

Qualification

HIPAA complianceCCPA complianceRegulatory complianceData governanceCompliance trainingStrategic oversightLeadershipCross-functional collaboration

Required

Act as the company's Privacy Officer and Compliance Officer