At Sage Bionetworks, we believe in the power of open science and interdisciplinary collaboration to create a new vision of human health. We strive for actionable biomedical insights through the responsible sharing and reuse of data, all guided by our deep scientific expertise and diligent governance controls.
We're a dynamic, adaptable team, and at Sage, we highly value individuals who can flexibly navigate various roles and functions. Diversity in experiences, backgrounds, and identities is essential for our rich culture of learning and collaboration. Our partnerships, both within Sage and with external communities, are founded on principles of trust, transparency, and a commitment to growth. Together, we are leaving a lasting imprint on the fields of science and medicine.
As a Privacy/Data Protection Analyst, you will be a member of the Privacy and Compliance Office where you will develop, execute, and maintain processes related to the ethical and compliant intake and sharing of biomedical research data. We are looking for a person who has worked in a professional setting handling human biomedical research data and has demonstrated knowledge of the associated laws, regulations, ethical principles, and compliance processes that support research integrity. The ideal candidate will also have sufficient familiarity with legal language to comfortably read and navigate laws, regulations, and institutional agreements. The position requires self-motivation and ability to collaborate with various remote teams both internally and externally. In this role, you will help expand the scientific impact of biomedical research data to optimize human health in an ethical and compliant manner.
Job Summary:
As a Professional Privacy/Data Protection Analyst, you will manage and analyze compliance with data privacy policies and regulations, develop privacy guidelines and training materials, and support collaborative data governance practices under moderate supervision.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the implementation, improvement, and maintenance of governance frameworks to enable responsible research collaborations and data sharing for assigned projects.
- Administer custom data access processes and systems for assigned projects.
- Contribute to internal and external audits and investigations.
- Produce detailed documentation and reporting of work activities for reference, review, and/or audit purposes.
- Monitor, analyze, and/or enforce compliance with data privacy policies and regulations.
- Contribute to the assessment of emerging ethical, legal, and technical implications of sharing and using biomedical research. Contribute to updating corresponding privacy and compliance processes or guidelines.
- Aid in the creation and refinement of privacy and compliance training materials and deliver training components as part of larger Privacy and Compliance Office training initiatives.
- Contribute to writing and continuously improving data/privacy protection procedures and documentation.
- Collaborate with internal and external partners on data governance for research to enable compliant data-sharing practices.
- Collaborate on the development of data sharing agreements.
- Coordinate the review and execution of agreements for assigned projects, escalating negotiation review as needed.
- Serve as a resource for, and periodically assist with, core administrative office functions to ensure continuity of operations.
- Stay current in applicable rules & regulations (e.g., the Common Rule, HIPAA, GDPR, etc.) and best practices that support responsible research and enable open science practices.
We’d Love to Hear from You If You:
- Hold a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
- Have 3+ years of professional experience working with data within a biomedical human research setting (e.g., research within an academic, hospital, pharmaceutical industry, or related setting).
- Have demonstrated written and verbal communication skills across various audiences and mediums in a professional setting, e.g., via emails, meeting participation, presentations, etc.
- Have demonstrated knowledge and experience with the laws, regulations, and best practices related to working with human research data.
- Are familiar with legal language.
- Have experience developing and/or improving Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) or other process documentation for day-to-day tasks.
- Are knowledgeable of incident investigation processes, root cause analysis, and Corrective Action/Preventive Action (CAPA) plans. Have demonstrated organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Have experience with documentation/task management tools (e.g., Google Suite, MS Suite, Confluence, Jira).
- Have strong digital literacy skills and willingness to learn new software.
- Are able to navigate ambiguity as project and business needs grow and change.
- Can sustain focus and concentration for extended periods while completing computer-based and reading-intensive tasks.
Job Functions and Physical Requirements
The following cognitive and physical activities outline the essential functions required for successful job performance. Reasonable accommodations may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to fulfill these functions.
Physical Demands
- Extended periods of sitting at a desk and using a computer.
- Repeated wrist, hand, and finger movements.
- Requires clear vision for tasks like data analysis, transcribing, computer use, and reading.
- Occasionally lifting or moving objects weighing up to 10 pounds.
Cognitive Demands
- Able to work effectively under deadlines.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Attention to detail and accuracy.
- Flexibility to adapt to changing environments, priorities and multitask.
Additional Requirements
- Travel is required a minimum of two times per year for on-site events in Seattle, WA.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Active participation in a remote work environment, including virtual meetings (on-camera participation expected unless accommodated).
- Follows company policies, procedures, and relevant laws and regulations.
Note: This list is not exhaustive and may be subject to modification as job duties evolve.
About Us
Sage Bionetworks is a nonprofit biomedical research organization that was founded in Seattle in 2009. We focus on advancing human health through open science practices and radical collaboration, with a view to breaking down existing silos in science and technology. Through our work, we guide responsible data sharing and reuse, benchmark scientific methods and results, and empower participants to be active partners in research. We are a bold team of scientists, engineers, product developers, governance specialists and business experts, working to bring data and communities together in unique ways that accelerate medical progress. As a growing organization, Sage is supported through a dynamic portfolio of competitive research grants, commercial partnerships, and philanthropic contributions.
Sage Bionetworks is pleased to offer a comprehensive benefit package, competitive to both commercial and not-for-profit life science organizations. The plan includes: health, dental, vision, life, AD&D and long term disability benefits; paid time off; a retirement plan; flexible spending accounts; a shared incentives plan, voluntary long term care insurance, and other voluntary products. Additional information can found here: Benefits – Sage Bionetworks
At Sage Bionetworks, we implement equitable workplace strategies to guarantee fair compensation. Actual compensation is determined based on current market data, experience, and internal pay parity. This position is classified as a Sage Professional, career level position, with a hiring salary range of $72,100 to $94,815. New hires typically receive an offer between the minimum and midpoint of the range, although higher offers may be considered based on experience and market conditions.
We have a distributed workforce and support remote and/or on-site hybrid work arrangements within the United States. All interviews will be conducted virtually unless otherwise communicated.
At Sage Bionetworks, we uphold equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants without bias to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, or veteran status. We strictly prohibit discrimination and harassment based on these protected categories, in compliance with federal and state equal employment opportunity laws.