Associate Senior Privacy Counsel

Provides legal services on the most complex projects or cases and rapidly identifies key issues. Routinely looks for creative interpretations or application of law. Has developed subject matter expertise and demonstrates knowledge and judgment within specialty. Accurately analyzes risks and recommends alternative approaches. Strong knowledge of regulatory environment affecting business. Works with public affairs area to manage external and internal reactions. Resolves legal issues presented efficiently and without guidance. Deals with clients and senior level management. Manages relationships with business division partners viewed by them as go-to person. May manage outside counsel. JD/Bar membership.

Experienced privacy attorney will support the Office of Privacy and Innovation Governance reporting to the Chief Privacy Counsel. This role will counsel on matters related to privacy cybersecurity data use and technology matters and partner closely with Pharmacy Clinical and Pharmacy Benefits Management Data & Analytics Sales Account Management and Internal Audit. This role requires expertise in HIPAA state and federal privacy laws data use regulations and breach notification laws; seasoned judgment; diplomacy; exceptional communication skills; and a demonstrated ability to proactively identify and resolve issues.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide counsel related to advanced and cutting-edge data use and acquisition as well as data mapping classification and related data management and governance.
• Manage complex legal issues and risk related to data analytics AI de-identification and use of nascent and emergent technologies.
• Support the privacy security and data protection aspects of relationships and contracts with technology companies pharmaceutical manufacturers HIEs EMRs app developers and data aggregators.
• Interpret and apply privacy and data protection law and contractual requirements to a wide variety of business initiatives such as (i) the development of clinical programs for patients and plan members; (ii) communications to providers and patients; (iii) policy development; (iv) collaboration and data exchange between affiliated and outside entities; and (v) digital initiatives such as website email text social media mobile apps etc.
• Negotiate privacy and data use provisions consistent with the companys strategy and goals.
• Collaborate with other attorneys in the Legal Department as a subject matter expert.
• Stay abreast of and communicate clearly and succinctly to non-lawyers changes to or developments in privacy and data protection laws and regulations and their impact on business operations.
• Apply sound business judgment to the provision of legal advice and continuously look for opportunities to improve service.

Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor required.
• 6 years healthcare regulatory compliance experience in-house privacy experience at a large matrixed healthcare company preferred.
• Deep understanding of HIPAA state and federal privacy laws data use regulations and breach notification requirements.
• Extensive experience assessing and mitigating legal risks associated with privacy and data governance cybersecurity data and digital transactions and consumer experience.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and provide clear concise and actionable legal guidance.
• Strong contract negotiation skills.
• Highly collaborative individual with the ability to influence others and build strong professional relationships.
• Consistent sound judgment and strong analytic abilities.
• Outstanding verbal and written communications skills.
• Intellectual flexibility: adept at reassessing priorities to ensure that internal and external expectations are fulfilled.
• Strong ability to navigate through barriers to drive successful initiatives throughout the business.
• Hybrid role - 3 days in office.

This role is also anticipated to be eligible to participate in an annual bonus and long term incentive plan.

At The Cigna Group youll enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits with a focus on supporting your whole health. Starting on day one of your employment youll be offered several health-related benefits including medical vision dental and well-being and behavioral health programs. We also offer 401(k) company paid life insurance tuition reimbursement a minimum of 18 days of paid time off per year and paid holidays. For more details on our employee benefits programs click here.

About The Cigna Group

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race color age disability sex childbirth (including pregnancy) or related medical conditions including but not limited to lactation sexual orientation gender identity or expression veteran or military status religion national origin ancestry marital or familial status genetic information status with regard to public assistance citizenship status or any other characteristic protected by applicable equal employment opportunity laws.

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