Director, Corporate Compliance

By joining our team, you'll be part of our life-changing Mission and Vision. You'll work in a truly inclusive environment where diversity and equity are championed through words and actions. You'll contribute to an innovative culture that is second to none, one that embraces curiosity, discovery and compassion. You'll play a role in something that's never been done before as we integrate science and clinical care to help patients achieve better, faster outcomes - as we Advance Human Ability, together.

Job Description Summary
The Director, Corporate Compliance Program ("Director, CCP") will assist in providing daily leadership and direction for Shirley Ryan AbilityLab ("SRAlab") Corporate Compliance Program, including Privacy Program. The Director, CCP will be responsible for assisting the Chief Compliance Officer ("CCO") in ensuring a corporate culture that fosters ethical and compliant behavior and provides the basis for ensuring adequate internal controls and compliance with all laws and regulatory requirements applicable to SRAlab. In addition, the Director, CCP will also be SRAlab's Privacy Officer as well as oversees the training and education related to the Corporate Compliance Program.

The Director, CCP will consistently be a role model for compliant behavior and demonstrate support of the SRAlab statement of Vision, Mission and Core Values by striving for excellence, contributing to the team efforts and showing respect and compassion for patients and their families, fellow employees, and all others.

The Director, CCP will demonstrate SRAlab Core Attributes: Communication, Accountability, Flexibility/Adaptability, Judgment/Problem Solving, Customer Service and SRAlab Values (Hope, Compassion, Discovery, Collaboration, and Commitment to Excellence) while fulfilling job duties.

Job Description

The Director, CCP will:

1. Compliance Program Development & Oversight

• Assist the CCO in developing, implementing, and overseeing an effective Corporate Compliance Program, ensuring adherence to laws, regulations, and policies governing SRAlab and the healthcare industry.
• Implement and develop a Workplan, in collaboration with the Chief Compliance Officer, Executive Leadership Team, and Enterprise Risk Management Committee, to set priorities for SRAlab's compliance, internal audit, and regulatory programs.
• Develop, initiate, maintain, and revise policies and procedures for the overall compliance, regulatory, and audit programs to prevent illegal, unethical, or improper conduct.
• Maintain and update SRAlab's Code of Conduct to ensure clarity and promote ethical conduct.
• Develop, coordinate, and oversee educational and training programs to ensure employees and applicable agents are knowledgeable of, and comply with, the Corporate Compliance Program.

2. Risk Identification, Audits & Management

• Identify potential areas of integrity and compliance risk, develop and implement corrective action plans or policies for resolution, and provide guidance to prevent recurrence on how to avoid or deal with similar situations in the future, including assist with annual targeted risk assessment process in both compliance and research areas to identify trends and gaps in compliance matters, potential areas of vulnerabilities and critical and emerging risks.
• Develop, recommend, and conduct audits to test compliance retrospectively and prospectively with established laws, rules, regulations, and policies.
• Avoid legal and regulatory challenges by understanding current and proposed legislation, enforcing regulations, and recommending new procedures to ensure compliance.

3. Investigations & Regulatory Reporting

• Investigate and oversee the resolution of compliance-related complaints and hotline calls.
• Respond to alleged violations of rules, regulations, policies, procedures, and the Code of Conduct by developing processes and procedures for handling, coordinating, and tracking investigations and related data analysis and reporting.
• Assist the CCO in developing appropriate documentation for the Board of Directors' Finance and Audit Committee, the CEO, and the Executive Leadership Team.
• Develop and assist with regulatory submissions and reporting activities to clarify and resolve issues.

4. HIPAA Privacy Oversight & Data Protection

• Serve as the HIPAA Privacy Officer and administer the HIPAA Privacy Office, provide leadership in planning, designing and overseeing policies on patient privacy, confidentiality, and release of patient information, as well as Chair, HIPAA Committee.
• Ensure all concerns related to HIPAA are investigated and addressed to maintain compliance with all regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Oversee privacy training and orientation for employees, volunteers, medical staff, business associates, and other relevant parties.
• Work closely with the HIPAA Security Officer and key stakeholders to ensure privacy protections align with technological advances.
• Ensure a process is in place for receiving, documenting, tracking, investigating, and addressing patient complaints related to privacy policies and breaches in compliance with the HITECH Act.

5. Research Compliance & Oversight

• Supervise the research compliance program and team members.
• Develop and implement a Workplan for Research Compliance.
• Work closely with the Office of Research Administration to provide guidance on regulatory compliance in sponsored projects administration.
• Provide guidance on regulatory compliance in clinical trials, IRB studies, and other research matters.
• Coordinate research-related conflict of interest matters.
• Collaborate with the CCO and research leaders to develop and implement research compliance education and training programs for research staff, including clinical research billing, research misconduct, human research protections, conflict of interest, effort reporting, and responsible conduct of research.

6. Additional Responsibilities

• Perform all other duties that may be assigned in the best interest of SRAlab.

Reporting Relationship

Reports directly to the President, Chief Administrative Officer.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required

Experience, Education & Certifications

• Juris Doctor and/or Master's Degree in a related field of Health Care or Corporate Compliance required.
• At least five (5) years of privacy-related/compliance work experience in a healthcare/provider setting or privacy certification required within the first twelve (12) months of employment;

Leadership & Strategic Thinking

• Strong leadership skills and an understanding of the importance of embedding an effective compliance plan throughout all levels of the organization.
• Strong critical thinking and influencing skills across all organizational levels with an unbiased approach to situations.

Communication & Interpersonal Skills

• Excellent oral and written communication skills. Ability to clearly explain complex issues to diverse audiences and represent SRAlab's interests externally with regulators, agencies, and others.
• Demonstrated positive, respectful, direct, and open communication across all organizational levels. Ability to manage conflict effectively while being receptive to others' ideas and concerns.

Problem-Solving & Decision-Making

• Excellent research, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated initiative, ability to institute quality control procedures, and a strong understanding of problem-solving processes.

Integrity & Professionalism

• Ability to maintain a high degree of credibility, independence, integrity, confidentiality, and trust.

Adaptability & Time Management

• Strong work ethic with the ability to work in a matrixed environment, influence leadership as needed, and meet deadlines while adjusting to workload changes, policies, and priorities.

Collaboration & Teamwork

• Acts as a team player, anticipating the needs of others and delivering with timeliness and accuracy while understanding urgency.

Strategic Thinking & Business Acumen

• Pragmatic decision-maker with the ability to assess business consequences, develop innovative solutions, and transition between hands-on operational focus and strategic outlook.

Working Conditions

• Normal office environment with little or no exposure to dust or extreme temperature.
• This role operates in a dynamic, fast-paced environment requiring adaptability to shifting priorities.

Pay and Benefits*:

Pay Range: $110,805.00 annually - $183,925.00 annually

Benefits: Shirley Ryan AbilityLab offers a comprehensive benefits program that is competitive with our industry peers in our geographic locations: https://www.sralab.org/benefits

*Benefits and benefits' eligibility can vary by position. Actual compensation will vary based on applicant's experience and qualifications, as well as internal equity.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

Equal Employment Opportunity

ShirleyRyan AbilityLab is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.