Sr. Counsel-Privacy, AI & Data Governance

Sr. Counsel, Privacy, AI & Data Governance

Reporting to the Assistant General Counsel, Global Privacy, AI & Data Governance, the Sr. Counsel is responsible for providing legal guidance and business partnership on general and healthcare privacy,  artificial intelligence and data governance.  Sr. Counsel, Privacy, AI & Data Governance will: (i) be the primary legal partner to VP of AI Transformation, leading governance activities across the organization; (ii) partner with product team to educate and implement Privacy by Design framework, maintain and mature the framework to ensure both compliance and privacy as a key differentiator; (iii) assess privacy,  AI and data governance matters relevant to the go to market, full product lifecycle process; (iv) collaborate on privacy,  AI and data governance with the legal colleagues on cross functional strategy for go to market process; (v) Work closely as a trusted legal business partner with IT security, product, engineering, quality, compliance and other internal business partners and outside counsel on privacy, ai, incident response and data governance; and (vi) lead negotiations on privacy and AI components of company agreements, including BAAs and DPAs from both a customer and service provider point of view.

Successful candidates will be independent, results-driven and client-focused. This is a remote role with limited travel for candidates who must be based in : Austin, TX; Dallas / Fort Worth, TX; Pittsburg, PA; or St. Petersburg, FL.  

Responsibilities:

• Advise on legal aspects and governance of AI Transformation program.
• Liaise with company AI steering committee and manage outside counsel assessments of AI.
• Conduct and prioritize AI Conformance Assessments and Privacy Impact Assessments in full product lifecycle, from conception to adjustment to end of life.
• Provide strategic legal input to product, engineering, compliance, and quality teams on privacy,  AI and data governance and best practices.
• Liaise with IT security, product, engineering team on various privacy, security, incidents and remediation planning. 
• Support and guide the company’s implementation, maturity and conformance with Privacy by Design principles in all respects.  
• Advise on HIPAA/HITECH, GDPR, TCPA, BIPA, CCPA/CPRA, EU AI and other privacy and AI legislative and regulatory responsibilities and individual rights.
• Negotiate and advise on strategy for legal Business Associate, Data Processing and AI Agreements or components.
• Manage and coordinate certain IP maintenance with marketing team and outside counsel.
• Collaborate and support various teams who investigate, prepare for, seek to avoid, monitor for, triage and respond to data incidents.
• Collaborate and support privacy and ai due diligence with corporate transactions, such as mergers and acquisitions.
• Collaborate with training team to train workforce on privacy and ai, along with other cross-functional business unit training possibilities.

 Required Knowledge & Skills:

• Strong initiative and ability and willingness to learn and seek information
• Ability to identify issues and to offer pragmatic, business forward, actionable solutions
• Experience working within fast-growing healthcare technology companies and adaptability to evolving internal and business policies and procedures
• Effective interpersonal and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work autonomously and within teams, with ability to set, document and communicate prioritized goals and timelines to internal customers 
• Attention to detail and well organized

 Basic Qualifications:

• J.D.; member in good standing of a state Bar
• CIPP/US, CIPP/E or CHPC
• 7+ years of experience with HIPAA, US state Privacy and Privacy by Design, and incident response
• Understanding of artificial intelligence and machine learning concepts and legal issues
• Prior experience in healthcare organization, law firm healthcare or cybersecurity department or corporate legal/privacy department

 Preferred Qualifications:

• AIGP  certification
• Healthcare industry experience
• Artificial intelligence experience
• Project Management experience
• Privacy/ai components of product development and life cycle management 

Work Conditions:

• Remote with periodic in office or in shared office space as needed 
• Flexibility in working hours as needed
• Some travel, ~10%

 

Since 1992, Omnicell has been committed to transforming pharmacy care through outcomes-centric innovation designed to optimize clinical and business outcomes across all settings of care. We strive to be the healthcare provider’s most trusted partner by our guiding promise of “Outcomes. Defined and Delivered.”    Our comprehensive portfolio of robotics, smart devices, intelligent software, and expert services is helping healthcare facilities worldwide to improve business and clinical outcomes as they move closer to the industry vision of the Autonomous Pharmacy.  Our guiding principles inform everything we do: 

• As Passionate Transformers, we find a better way to innovate relentlessly. 
• Being Mission Driven, we consistently deliver on our promises. 
• Our Entrepreneurial spirit makes the most of EVERY opportunity for innovation. 
• Understanding that Relationships Matter creates synergies that yield the greatest benefits for all.
• Intellectually Curious, eager to think deeper to learn and improve.
• In Doing the Right Thing, we lead by example in ALL we do. 

We are deeply committed to Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiatives. Our ESG efforts focus on creating an inclusive culture and a healthier world. This includes our Employee Impact Groups, which foster inclusion and belonging, as well as our learning and well-being programs that support personal and professional growth. We also prioritize sustainability in our operations, aiming to reduce our environmental footprint and promote responsible business practices. Join us in transforming the pharmacy care delivery model, making patient care safer and smarter for all.