Privacy Analyst

Guardant Health

Privacy Analyst supporting Guardant Health in implementing compliance with privacy laws. Collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure responsible data use in oncology and screening divisions.

Posted 5/14/2026full-timePalo Alto • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $113,300 - $155,800 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support day-to-day operations of the privacy program, including policy implementation, training, and awareness initiatives
Conduct and assist with privacy impact assessments (PIAs/DPIAs) and data mapping activities
Help maintain and update records of processing activities (ROPA) and data inventories
Review and triage data subject rights requests (e.g., access, deletion, correction) in compliance with global regulations
Partner with Legal and Security teams on incident response, including potential data breaches and risk assessments
Assist in drafting and maintaining privacy notices, internal policies, and procedures
Support vendor lifecycle activities, including privacy and data protection reviews, contract negotiation support (e.g., data processing agreements, data use terms), and ongoing monitoring of third-party data handling practices
Monitor evolving privacy regulations and provide summaries of key developments
Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to embed privacy by design into products, clinical studies, and data initiatives
Track and report on privacy program metrics and compliance activities

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., law, public policy, information systems, or health sciences)
2–5 years of experience in privacy, data protection, compliance, or a related field
Familiarity with major privacy frameworks and laws (HIPAA, GDPR, APPI, CCPA)
Strong analytical and organizational skills with attention to detail
Ability to manage multiple projects and stakeholders in a fast-paced environment

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
401(k) matching
Paid time off
Flexible work arrangements

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Hard Skills & Tools

privacy impact assessmentsdata mappingrecords of processing activitiesdata subject rights requestsincident responseprivacy noticesdata processing agreementsdata use termsprivacy program metricscompliance activities

Soft Skills

analytical skillsorganizational skillsattention to detailproject managementstakeholder management

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree