Senior Privacy Program Lead (HIPAA/Privacy by Design)

Blue Shield of CA; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 140,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Stellarus is seeking a Privacy Program Specialist, Principal to lead the privacy program within the Legal organization. You will translate complex privacy requirements into practical guidance and processes, advise on data handling, and coordinate incident response.

You will collaborate across the company to embed privacy into product development and business initiatives. The role emphasizes strategic privacy leadership, governance, and risk management in a healthcare-technology landscape, with a

Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor’s degree or high school diploma with 4 years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree
• Requires 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) and privacy protections laws (TCPA)
• Privacy certifications such as CHPC, CIPP/US or similar preferred

Responsibilities

• Oversee Stellarus Privacy Office and privacy program to support compliance with privacy laws, BAAs, and health plan obligations
• Provide strategic privacy guidance for design, products and services and establish privacy policies
• Advise on data handling, monitor privacy risks, and coordinate privacy incident response
• Translate complex privacy requirements into practical guidance and processes
• Partner across the organization to embed privacy into business initiatives and enable responsible data use

Skills

10+ years privacy/healthcare

HIPAA/HITECH knowledge

Privacy-by-design

Audit/Investigative experience

Education

Bachelor's degree or HS diploma + 4 yrs relevant experience

Privacy certifications CHPC/CIPP-US preferred

Job description

Stellarus is seeking a Privacy Program Specialist, Principal to lead the privacy program within the Legal organization. You will translate complex privacy requirements into practical guidance and processes, advise on data handling, and coordinate incident response.

You will collaborate across the company to embed privacy into product development and business initiatives. The role emphasizes strategic privacy leadership, governance, and risk management in a healthcare-technology landscape, with a