Chief Ethics & Compliance Officer

Company: Truveta
Location: Seattle
Posted on: February 23, 2021

Job Description:

Truveta is a new company, led by our vision - Saving Lives with Data. Our mission is to drive innovation in patient care and development of new therapies. We are driven by staunchly held principles - we are in service to patients and their best possible outcomes, patient privacy is paramount, and scientific integrity is essential.Our team is a special combination of software, health and big data experience. We are committed to progress and building a great team.This OpportunityWith broad, strategic responsibilities, the Chief Ethics and Compliance Officer (CECO) is an individual with exemplary leadership and relationship skills at the level of being a role model for peers and employees. The ideal candidate is a strategic leader, consultative and partnership-oriented in approach who will ensure ethical considerations related to data use and compliance with all relevant and applicable laws, regulations, contractual requirements, standards and practices for all relevant stakeholders, both internal and external to the organization, including regulatory entities specific to Truveta's mission and operational model.As the ethics and compliance leader, you will be responsible for assuring ethical discernment deep into the culture of Truveta while developing and maintaining a compliance program that is effective and efficient in identifying, preventing, and correcting noncompliance with applicable laws, regulations, and industry certifications. Truveta's ethics and compliance obligations will broadly include use of data, privacy, security, conflict of interest and intellectual property. You will report to the CEO and will communicate directly with the Board.Who We NeedTruveta is rapidly building a talented and diverse team to tackle complex health and technical challenges. Beyond core capabilities, we are seeking problem solvers, passionate and collaborative teammates, and those willing to roll up their sleeves while making a difference.The Chief Ethics and Compliance Officer (CECO) leads ethical discernment, where needed, and leads multiple compliance and audit functions that are strategically and operationally essential to the management and business of Truveta. The CECO promotes a culture of ethical behavior and provides integrated leadership across compliance, ethics, and risk activities at Truveta. The CECO reports to the CEO and the Board of Truveta.CECO Responsibilities Include* Advise the CEO, the Board, on the development, dissemination and implementation of an appropriate ethics and compliance infrastructure with performance metrics that are designed to detect and prevent non-compliant or unethical conduct throughout the organization* Facilitate a compliance risk assessment process and develop an annual compliance plan and annual compliance report for the company* Collaborate with business partners to research and develop recommendations on how to most effectively address ethical and compliance-related issues of business applicability including high risk compliance areas cybersecurity, privacy, data management, data usage, intellectual property protections, conflict of interest and research among others* Coordinate ethics and compliance activities and initiatives with management, business leaders and shareholders associated with Truveta* Receive report and complaints submitted pursuant to policy and ensure timely and appropriate response* Assess compliance readiness of various departments and work collaboratively with operational leader to ensure compliance matters are promptly handled* Collect and analyze data and develop metrics to measure the effectiveness of the ethics and compliance program and initiatives undertaken on behalf of the institution* Convene and lead an ethics and compliance risk committee to provide program oversight and advise CEOIf you are interested in the opportunity to pursue purposeful work, join a mission-driven team and build a rewarding career while having fun, Truveta may be the perfect fit for you.Key Qualifications* Bachelor's degree in related area, over 10 years of related experience, and/or equivalent experience or education required* Juris Doctorate degree* 10+ years of experience in privacy, cyber security, data integrity, compliance, legal, intellectual property, or equivalent field* Commitment to the highest ethical and professional standards* A philosophy of compliance which focuses on providing tools to manage risk rather than on strict enforcement* Extensive knowledge of ethics and compliance theory, standards and practices* Knowledge of policy development, management, and retention practices, including oversight of record management policies, practices and systems* Demonstrated interpersonal and relationship building skills, including negotiation and communication that are effective across a wide variety of audiences* Demonstrated ability to work with multiple partners collaboratively and identify and mitigate key ethics, compliance and audit risks* Ability to work independently with limited oversight and within a team environment* Skilled at alignment of risk tolerance and mitigation to support successful implementation of compliance initiatives* Excellent written and verbal skills to communicate in an effective, clear and convincing manner* Extensive record of managing and leading a professional staff, with an emphasis on developing the talents and expertise that allow for expanded responsibility and ownership* Ability to manage multiple, concurrent priorities* Certification in privacy, preferably CIPP or CHPC, Compliance-related certifications preferred or required within 12 months of hire (e.g., CHC, CHRC)Why Truveta?Be a part of building something special. Now is the perfect time to join Truveta. We have strong, established leadership with decades of success. We are well-funded. We are building a culture that prioritizes people and their passions across personal, professional and everything in between. Join us as we build an amazing company together.We Offer* Interesting and meaningful work for every career stage * Competitive compensation * Comprehensive benefits with strong medical, dental and vision insurance plans * 401K plan * Professional development for continuous learning * Work/life autonomy via flexible work hours and flexible paid time off * Generous parental leave * Regular team activities (virtual and in-person as soon as we are able) Truveta is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

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