Head of Privacy

At Abridge, we’re transforming healthcare delivery experiences with generative AI, enabling clinicians and patients to connect in deeper, more meaningful ways. Our AI-powered platform was purpose-built for medical conversations, improving clinical documentation efficiencies while enabling clinicians to focus on what matters most—their patients. Our enterprise-grade technology transforms patient-clinician conversations into structured clinical notes in real-time, with deep EMR integrations. Powered by Linked Evidence and our purpose-built, auditable AI, we are the only company that maps AI-generated summaries to ground truth, helping providers quickly trust and verify the output.

Responsibilities

• Lead Abridge’s privacy program, providing practical, product-focused counseling to the Security, Product and Engineering teams.
• Advise teams on privacy laws related to artificial intelligence, machine learning, clinical data, product development, and the responsible use of sensitive information.
• Build and scale practical, cross-functional privacy programs aligned with HIPAA and other applicable U.S. privacy frameworks, including CCPA/CPRA, biometric privacy laws, and emerging state privacy legislation.
• Support data sharing and ecosystem questions (first/third-party, vendors, partners, internal platform services), including governance and contractual expectations in partnership with commercial counsel.
• Manage government and regulator discussions, negotiations, and disclosures on privacy matters.
• Monitor evolving privacy, cybersecurity, healthcare, and AI regulations, assess their potential impact on Abridge, and translate developments into clear recommendations and action plans.
• Help maintain and update privacy and security policies and notices.
• Draft, maintain, and operationalize privacy policies, playbooks, templates, governance standards, and training materials that promote awareness and consistent decision-making across the company.

Requirements

• Have 15+ years of experience with a mix of in-house, health tech, or technology-focused law firm roles.
• Experience leading, developing, advising, and evaluating programs that ensure products comply with laws, regulations, and external commitments.
• Deep knowledge of HIPAA and other healthcare privacy requirements, as well as CCPA/CPRA, biometric privacy laws, and applicable U.S. state privacy and data security frameworks.
• Proven track record leading a team.
• A practical, risk-based approach and the ability to balance legal, regulatory, business, and customer considerations.
• Strong business judgment and the ability to work independently in an environment that values autonomy, accountability, and trust.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to translate complex legal requirements into clear, actionable guidance for technical and nontechnical audiences.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple high-priority matters in a dynamic, fast-moving environment.
• A Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school and active membership in good standing with at least one U.S. state bar.

Skills

• Strong preference for prior experience in healthcare or health tech.
• Familiarity with recent trends in the intersection of privacy regulations and artificial intelligence.

Schedule

This is a hybrid role open to candidates in New York or San Francisco. Candidates must be willing to work from our SF or NY office 3x per week (M/W/F).

Benefits

• Generous Time Off: 14 paid holidays, flexible PTO for salaried employees, and accrued time off for hourly employees.
• Comprehensive Health Plans: Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage for all full-time employees and their families.
• Generous HSA Contribution: If you choose a High Deductible Health Plan, Abridge makes monthly contributions to your HSA.
• Paid Parental Leave: Generous paid parental leave for all full-time employees.
• Family Forming Benefits: Resources and financial support to help you build your family.
• 401(k) Matching: Contribution matching to help invest in your future.
• Personal Device Allowance: Tax-free funds for personal device usage.
• Pre-tax Benefits: Access to Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Commuter Benefits.
• Lifestyle Wallet: Monthly contributions for fitness, professional development, coworking, and more.
• Mental Health Support: Dedicated access to therapy and coaching to help you reach your goals.
• Sabbatical Leave: Paid Sabbatical Leave after 5 years of employment.
• Competitive compensation and equity grants for full-time employees.

Pay

Compensation Range: $250K - $310K