Senior Privacy Program Lead – Healthcare and Compliance

Blue Shield of CA; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Shield of CA’s Stellarus Privacy Office seeks a Principal Privacy Program Specialist to help shape and strengthen our privacy program, translating complex privacy requirements into practical guidance and processes. You will partner across the organization to identify and manage privacy risks, embed privacy considerations into business initiatives, and support responsible use of data.

Reporting to the Chief Compliance & Privacy Officer, you will advance a culture of privacy, accountability,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent with 4 years additional experience in lieu of degree.
• At least 10 years of prior relevant experience.
• Extensive experience in healthcare, legal services, privacy, audit, or investigative services.
• Mastery level knowledge of state and federal privacy laws (HIPAA/HITECH, CMIA, TCPA).
• Privacy certifications such as CHPC, CIPP/US or similar preferred.
• Experience in healthcare technology environment preferred.
• Experience with privacy-by-design, product privacy, data governance, or privacy technology preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Stellarus privacy program and ensure compliance with privacy laws and health plan obligations.
• Provide strategic privacy guidance for products and services.
• Establish and maintain privacy policies and data handling controls.
• Monitor privacy risks and coordinate incident response.
• Collaborate across the organization to embed privacy in initiatives.

Skills

HIPAA/HITECH knowledge

CMIA knowledge

Privacy by design

Product privacy

Data governance

Privacy technology

Auditing experience

Privacy certifications

Education

Bachelor's degree

High School Diploma / GED

Job description

Blue Shield of CA’s Stellarus Privacy Office seeks a Principal Privacy Program Specialist to help shape and strengthen our privacy program, translating complex privacy requirements into practical guidance and processes. You will partner across the organization to identify and manage privacy risks, embed privacy considerations into business initiatives, and support responsible use of data.

Reporting to the Chief Compliance & Privacy Officer, you will advance a culture of privacy, accountability,