Director, Privacy

At Zelis, we Get Stuff Done. So, let’s get to it!

A Little About Us

Zelis is modernizing the healthcare financial experience across payers, providers, and healthcare consumers. We serve more than 750 payers, including the top five national health plans, regional health plans, TPAs and millions of healthcare providers and consumers across our platform of solutions. Zelis sees across the system to identify, optimize, and solve problems holistically with technology built by healthcare experts – driving real, measurable results for clients.

A Little About You

You bring a unique blend of personality and professional expertise to your work, inspiring others with your passion and dedication. Your career is a testament to your diverse experiences, community involvement, and the valuable lessons you've learned along the way. You are more than just your resume; you are a reflection of your achievements, the knowledge you've gained, and the personal interests that shape who you are.

Position Overview

We are seeking a strategic and experienced Director of Privacy with diverse leadership in Privacy within the Healthcare and / or Financial Services industries. The Director of Privacy will oversee the organization's privacy initiatives, ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations, and safeguarding sensitive data. This role involves privacy incident management, policy development, and cross-functional collaboration to maintain and enhance privacy standards.

At Zelis, we Get Stuff Done. So, let’s get to it!

A Little About Us

Zelis is modernizing the healthcare financial experience across payers, providers, and healthcare consumers. We serve more than 750 payers, including the top five national health plans, regional health plans, TPAs and millions of healthcare providers and consumers across our platform of solutions. Zelis sees across the system to identify, optimize, and solve problems holistically with technology built by healthcare experts – driving real, measurable results for clients.

A Little About You

You bring a unique blend of personality and professional expertise to your work, inspiring others with your passion and dedication. Your career is a testament to your diverse experiences, community involvement, and the valuable lessons you've learned along the way. You are more than just your resume; you are a reflection of your achievements, the knowledge you've gained, and the personal interests that shape who you are.

Position Overview

We are seeking a strategic and experienced Director of Privacy with diverse leadership in Privacy within the Healthcare and / or Financial Services industries. The Director of Privacy will oversee the organization's privacy initiatives, ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations, and safeguarding sensitive data. This role involves privacy incident management, policy development, and cross-functional collaboration to maintain and enhance privacy standards.

What You’ll Do

Lead the development and execution of privacy strategies that ensure organizational compliance and sustainability.

Ensure adherence with applicable privacy laws and regulations, including HIPAA, CCPA, and other pertinent standards

Continuously update and improve privacy policies and procedures to ensure compliance with evolving practices, regulatory requirements, and industry standards.

Conduct thorough risk assessments to identify and mitigate privacy risks across all business operations and functions, implementing proactive measures to safeguard sensitive information.

Design and execute comprehensive privacy training programs and workshops for employees at all levels, fostering a robust culture of privacy awareness and best practices.

Handle all aspects privacy incident response, ensuring timely and effective reporting, remediation, and communication with stakeholders.

Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including legal, IT, and business units, to proactively address privacy concerns, implement solutions, and promote cross-functional alignment on privacy matters.

What You’ll Bring to Zelis

A Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Technology, Healthcare, or a related field is essential; an advanced degree is highly preferred

A minimum of 10 years of hands-on experience in privacy, data protection, or compliance roles, including at least 5 years in a leadership capacity. This experience should demonstrate the capability to manage extensive privacy programs and handle intricate privacy challenges effectively.

Deep knowledge of privacy laws, regulations, and industry standards is crucial

Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities to navigate the complex landscape of privacy risks and incidents.

Please note at this time we are unable to proceed with candidates who require visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Location and Workplace Flexibility

We have offices in Atlanta GA, Boston MA, Morristown NJ, Plano TX, St. Louis MO, St. Petersburg FL, and Hyderabad, India. We foster a hybrid and remote friendly culture, and all our employee's work locations are based on the needs of the position and determined by the Leadership team. In-office work and activities, if applicable, vary based on the work and team objectives in accordance with Company policies.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Zelis is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet 100% of the qualifications for the role. We believe in the value of diverse perspectives and experiences and are committed to building an inclusive workplace for all.

Accessibility Support

We are dedicated to ensuring our application process is accessible to all candidates. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require a reasonable accommodation with any part of the application and / or interview process, please email TalentAcquisition@zelis.com .

Disclaimer

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities, duties, and skills from time to time.

About Us

Zelis is modernizing the healthcare financial experience across payers, providers, and healthcare consumers. We serve more than 750 payers, including the top five national health plans, regional health plans, TPAs and millions of healthcare providers and consumers across our platform of solutions. Zelis sees across the system to identify, optimize, and solve problems holistically with technology built by healthcare experts – driving real, measurable results for clients.

Zelis maintains a transparent, fee-free recruitment process. All genuine offers originate from our Talent Acquisition team using the “@zelis.com” domain. We do not use WhatsApp or personal emails for recruitment. Forward any suspected fraud to verify-offers@zelis.com for prompt investigation. Thank you for staying vigilant.

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