Privacy Specialist

Career-defining. Life-changing. 

At iRhythm, you’ll have the opportunity to grow your skills and your career while impacting the lives of people around the world. iRhythm is shaping a future where everyone, everywhere can access the best possible cardiac health solutions. Every day, we collaborate, create, and constantly reimagine what’s possible. We think big and move fast, driven by our commitment to put patients first and improve lives. We need builders like you. Curious and innovative problem solvers looking for the chance to meaningfully shape the future of cardiac health, our company, and your career

About This Role:

iRhythm is seeking a Data Privacy Specialist to join our growing Global Privacy Compliance Team. The Data Privacy Specialist will be responsible for supporting the implementation of operational aspects of the global privacy compliance strategy and managing some day-to-day privacy operations activities, including data subject rights requests, incident process and review, and training.   Our ideal teammate has a desire to grow professionally and a commitment to being a compliance business partner.  This role will be a part of a fast-paced, results-driven environment that fosters diversity and engagement, employee growth and career development.

What You Will Be Doing

• Assist with the implementation of One Trust Data Privacy compliance platform, and manage the ongoing daily business needs;
• Manage personal data requests (including medical records and billing reports) & associated documentation, including collaboration with relevant business function team members;
• Undertake Data Privacy Incident triage and management, investigations & documentation; escalate as per policy;
• Assist with the completion and ongoing maintenance of organizational Records of Processing Activity (RoPAs);
• Provide Data Privacy guidance and support to routine customer, patient, and colleague questions, and escalate where appropriate;
• Assist in the development and maintenance of Data Privacy training materials and business unit-specific training, including Data Privacy training plans.
• Monitor employee compliance with required training;
• Conduct ad hoc training sessions for employees on the importance of data privacy and how to maintain compliance with data privacy policies and procedures;
• Provide support with audits, both internal and external;
• Provide vendor contracting support to the internal Procurement team;
• Manage and update Data Privacy documentation as required, including policies, SOPs, and DOPs; Support audit teams, as requested, to conduct privacy-related audit projects;  
• Assist in conducting data privacy risk and impact assessments (e.g., DPIAs);
• Assist with conducting monitoring plans for Data Privacy risks, in line with iRhythm’s privacy compliance program;
• Assist with Data Protection Officer (DPO) reports and ensure accountability is managed appropriately. 
• Other related duties as may be assigned.

What We Want to See

• A Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• At least 2 years of professional experience is required; Experience in compliance function, healthcare, medical device or legal environment is preferred.
• PowerPoint, Excel and Excel Functions, and experience with data privacy management platforms, such as OneTrust, is desirable.
• Experience with data privacy operations and documentation, including RoPAs. DPIAs, data subject requests, etc is desirable.
• Strong analytical skills to identify patterns and trends, as well as potential threats and mitigation measures, are essential.
• Excellent communication skills to work effectively with other members of the Privacy, IT and Legal teams are essential.

Location:

Actual compensation may vary depending on job-related factors including knowledge, skills, experience, and work location.

Estimated Pay Range

As a part of our core values, we ensure an inclusive workforce. We welcome and celebrate people of all backgrounds, experiences, skills, and perspectives. iRhythm Technologies, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with all applicable laws.

iRhythm provides reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in job application procedures, including those who may have any difficulty using our online system. If you need such an accommodation, you may contact us at [email protected]

About iRhythm Technologies
iRhythm is a leading digital healthcare company that creates trusted solutions that detect, predict, and prevent disease. Combining wearable biosensors and cloud-based data analytics with powerful proprietary algorithms, iRhythm distills data from millions of heartbeats into clinically actionable information. Through a relentless focus on patient care, iRhythm’s vision is to deliver better data, better insights, and better health for all.

Make iRhythm your path forward. Zio, the heart monitor that changed the game.

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