Head of Governance, Risk and Compliance at Hippocratic AI

Palo Alto, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Healthcare, Artificial IntelligenceIndustries

Requirements

Proven experience (10+ years) as a program manager or analyst focused on governance, risk, or compliance—ideally in a regulated environment (healthcare, fintech, SaaS)
Capable of leading complex technical programs and driving projects through ambiguity to results
Understand security, data governance, and compliance requirements (including healthcare-adjacent risks), and comfortable translating technical and regulatory concepts into actionable operations

Responsibilities

Develop and own the GRC program roadmap: define goals, deliverables, success criteria, timelines, and key milestones aligned with Hippocratic AI’s strategic objectives (safety, regulatory readiness, trust frameworks)
Establish and refine frameworks, processes, and best practices for GRC within the company context (healthcare-AI domain)
Manage portfolio of GRC projects: from operational documentation to remediation items, audit readiness, risk assessments, vendor/third-party governance
Collaborate with other program/project managers in InfoSec, Product, and Clinical Ops to align on methodology, reporting, and metrics to prevent silos
Design and deliver regular reporting on program health, risk metrics, and compliance status to senior leadership and partner functions
Lead remediation tracking: identify, document, escalate, and monitor mitigation efforts across projects and operations
Maintain documentation management: templates, document structure, and content governance for GRC artifacts (policies, procedures, controls)
Support strategic planning for GRC: annual/quarterly planning cycles, resource alignment, cross-functional dependencies
Act as an ambassador of the GRC function across the organization: build stakeholder relationships and cultivate a risk-aware culture

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

GovernanceRisk ManagementComplianceGRCData GovernanceProduct SafetyCompliance CertificationRisk Management Infrastructure

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

Is this role remote or onsite?

This is an onsite position requiring the team to be in the office five days a week in Palo Alto, CA.

What is the salary or compensation for this role?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What key responsibilities does the Head of GRC role involve?

The role involves developing and owning the GRC program roadmap, establishing frameworks and processes for GRC, managing GRC projects including audits and risk assessments, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and delivering reporting to senior leadership.

What is the company culture like at Hippocratic AI?

The company values in-person teamwork, believing the best ideas happen together, and features a world-class team of experts in healthcare and AI with a strong focus on safety and innovation.

What makes a strong candidate for the Head of GRC position?

A strong candidate will have expertise in GRC program management, experience scaling practices in healthcare or AI domains, and the ability to interface with cross-functional teams like Engineering, Clinical, Legal, and Product while reporting to the CISO.