Healthcare Compliance & Regulatory Risk Director

Athelas; Mountain View (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Commure, Inc. is seeking a Director of Compliance to design, oversee, and continuously improve the corporate compliance program in health IT.

You will report to the Chief Legal Officer and advise senior leadership on regulatory risk and ethics across the organization. Responsibilities include policy development, risk assessments, training, and monitoring, with a focus on HIPAA, HITECH, FDA SaMD, and data privacy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; JD or related master’s preferred.
• Strong leadership in a regulatory/compliance function.
• Deep knowledge of HIPAA, HITECH, data privacy laws and industry standards.
• Experience shaping, implementing, and auditing corporate compliance programs.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to operate in a fast-paced health-tech environment.

Responsibilities

• Design, oversee, and monitor the corporate compliance program.
• Lead the Corporate Compliance Committee with cross-functional input.
• Develop and maintain policies, procedures, and controls for the program.
• Conduct risk assessments for HIPAA/HITECH, data security and related laws.
• Create corrective action plans and monitor their effectiveness.
• Establish annual compliance work plans and audits.
• Report metrics to senior leadership and board committees.
• Deliver compliance training for all employees and vendors.
• Maintain a confidential reporting channel and oversee investigations.
• Monitor program performance and drive continuous improvements.
• Stay updated on evolving healthcare regulations and industry standards.
• Liaise with senior management to embed compliance in operations.

Skills

Leadership

Healthcare compliance

Regulatory knowledge

Communication

Strategic thinking

Fast-paced environment

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Juris Doctorate (JD) or Master’s

CHC certification

Tools

Policy management systems

Risk assessment frameworks

Job description

Commure, Inc. is seeking a Director of Compliance to design, oversee, and continuously improve the corporate compliance program in health IT.

You will report to the Chief Legal Officer and advise senior leadership on regulatory risk and ethics across the organization. Responsibilities include policy development, risk assessments, training, and monitoring, with a focus on HIPAA, HITECH, FDA SaMD, and data privacy.