Vice President, Ethics & Compliance

Position Overview

Outset Medical is seeking a VP, Ethics & Compliance to oversee & manage our compliance program. Reporting to the General Counsel, the successful candidate will drive the development & implementation of policies & procedures that facilitate Outset Medical’s compliance with applicable laws; audit Company processes to assess their compliance with policies & procedures; develop & implement an effective training & communication program.

Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities

• Collaborate with other functional departments & direct reports to appropriate channels for investigation & resolution
• Promote & support management of the Whistleblower Hotline & respond to alleged violations of rules, regulations, policies, procedures, & standards of conduct by evaluating, initiating, or recommending investigative procedures
• Responsible for Compliance budget, strategic initiatives, & KPI’s.
• Monitor laws & regulations to determine impacts on the Company’s ongoing compliance
• Provide reports & metrics to senior leadership & Board of Directors (or committee thereof)
• Oversee monitoring & auditing of company processes to assess compliance gaps & areas for improvement
• Provide guidance & support to business partners relating to the interpretation of corporate policy & compliance matters
• Partner with Outset business leaders to support strategic planning, business development, & goals to ensure compliance & risk management strategies are embedded
• Conduct risk assessment activities to facilitate the identification of areas of potential vulnerability & risk & partner with the business leads to develop & implement corrective action plans to mitigate risk & enhance process compliance
• Design & implement corporate policies & procedures related to healthcare & general compliance
• Detect & prevent misconduct through investigations & reviews
• Develop & manage effective training & communication in support of Outset’s ethics & compliance program
• Oversee & direct the day-to-day operation of the corporate ethics & compliance program

Required Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of the healthcare business & regulatory environment at the US federal & state level: Anti-Kickback Statute, False Claims Act, Sunshine Act / state transparency reporting requirements, including relevant Office of Inspector General (OIG) Model Guidance & applicable Advisory Opinions, as well as knowledge of the FCPA, conflicts of interest, gifts & entertainment & similar issues
• Experience building & managing high performing teams in a fast paced & dynamic environment
• At least 15+ years’ of progressive experience in healthcare compliance
• Bachelor’s Degree minimum, prefer Juris Doctor degree
• Travel estimated up to 20%, as required
• Sense of humor & can-do-it-attitude
• Prior experience building & maturing compliance programs in the healthcare industry
• Excellent written, verbal, team building skills, problem solving, & analytical skills

Desired Qualifications

• CHC, CPCO, CCS certifications
• Working knowledge of privacy laws, including HIPAA & CCPA

The Annual Base Salary Range for this role will be: $275,000 - $315,000.*

We feel passionately about pay equality. Discretionary adjustments to the position’s starting compensation may be made in consideration of other relevant factors pertaining to eligible applicants, including, but not limited to, their specific skills, level, geographical location, and comparison to other employees already in the same or similar roles.

*This range represents our good-faith and reasonable estimate regarding what we reasonably expect to pay for this position at the time of posting.

Outset also offers the following benefits:

• Happy Hours/Karaoke
• PTO/Sick time
• Collaboration Days (lunch onsite)
• HSA w/ Employer contribution
• Wellness initiatives
• Financial Advisement & Wellbeing
• Short/Long Term Disability
• Commuter Benefits
• Dental
• Holidays + Volunteer Day
• Student Loan Payback
• ESPP
• Vision
• Employee discounts
• 401K w/ company match
• FSA (Dependent & Healthcare)
• Pet insurance
• EAP/Mental Health
• Professional Development/Learning
• Life Insurance/AD&D
• Legal Assistance
• Fertility benefits
• Medical
• Tuition Reimbursement