Privacy Analyst at Guardant Health, Inc. — Remote

Company Description

The Privacy Analyst will support the development, implementation, and maintenance of Guardant Health’s global privacy program. This role is ideal for someone with a strong foundation in data privacy who is eager to work at the intersection of healthcare, diagnostics, and cutting-edge genomic data. This role will be reporting into the Legal Affairs & Compliance Team at Guardant

You will partner cross-functionally with Legal, Security, Product, Clinical, and Commercial teams to help ensure compliance with applicable privacy laws (including HIPAA, GDPR, APPI, CCPA) while enabling responsible data use to support innovation in oncology and screening divisions.

Key Responsibilities

• 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

Required:

• 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

Preferred:

• Juris Doctorate from a nationally accredited law school
• Experience in healthcare, life sciences, diagnostics, or biotech
• Familiarity with clinical data, real-world evidence, or genomic data privacy considerations
• Experience with program management and/or privacy tools
• Relevant certifications (e.g., CIPP/US, CIPP/E, CIPM, or CIPT)

Key Competencies

• Strong communication skills, with the ability to translate complex privacy concepts into practical guidance
• Collaborative mindset with a willingness to work cross-functionally
• Problem-solving orientation and sound judgment
• High level of integrity and commitment to safeguarding sensitive health data

AI & Digital Fluency

• Demonstrate curiosity, sound judgment, and the ability to critically evaluate and responsibly leverage AI-enabled tools in accordance with company policies, ethical standards, and regulatory requirements to improve the efficiency, effectiveness, and quality of work.

Primary Location: Palo Alto, CA Primary Location Base Pay Range: $113,300 - $155,800 Other US Location(s) Base Pay Range: $96,305 - $132,430 If the role is performed in Colorado, the pay range for this job is: $101,970 - $140,220 Employee may be required to lift routine office supplies and use office equipment. Majority of the work is performed in a desk/office environment; however, there may be exposure to high noise levels, fumes, and biohazard material in the laboratory environment. Ability to sit for extended periods of time.