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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 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.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred.

• Privacy compliance certification required (e.g., CHC, CHPC, CIPP/US, etc.).

• Minimum of 10 years of privacy experience in an academic medical center or similar environment.

• Minimum of 3 years of experience managing and supervising privacy staff.

• Experience in research privacy.

• In-depth knowledge of federal and state privacy laws, regulations, and best practices.

• Strong leadership, communication, and analytical skills.

• High ethical standards, attention to detail, and the ability to maintain confidentiality and build trust with stakeholders.

The University of California, Los Angeles is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. This range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be offered a salary at or near the top of the range for a position. Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience. The full salary range for this position is $131,100 to $323,700.

All aspects of searches are confidential and all candidates are expected to review and abide by UC Regents Policy 1111 on Statement on Ethical Values and Standards of Conduct https://regents.universityofcalifornia.edu/governance/policies/1111.html.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status. For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy see: UC Nondiscrimination and Affirmative Action Policy.

UCLA Health welcomes all individuals, without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin or disabilities, and we proudly look to each person’s unique achievements and experiences to further set us apart.