Director of Governance, Risk and Compliance, Pomelo Care
$185-235k
+ Equity
Virtual maternity care platform
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Virtual maternity care platform
101-200 employees
Be an early applicant
$185-235k
+ Equity
101-200 employees
Company mission
To help families have healthy babies.
Role
Who you are
- 9+ years experience in information security (or 6 years experience and relevant bachelor’s degree), with a focus on GRC
- Strong understanding of governance, risk management, and compliance frameworks
- Experience in collaborating with and influencing key stakeholders and ensuring security strategies align with business objectives
- Strong technical background including full stack software development, system architecture and security fundamentals such as PKI, SAML, JWT, HMAC as well as MITRE ATT&CK and D3FEND frameworks and OWASP top ten mitigations
- Relevant certifications (e.g. CISSP, CISM) required
- Exceptional communication skills and the ability to convey complex security concepts to non-technical stakeholders
What the job involves
- Pomelo Care is looking to grow our information security team
- We are actively seeking an accomplished and motivated Director of Information Security Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) who shares our commitment to information security as a cornerstone in safeguarding our organization
- It is an exciting opportunity to be part of a fast-paced environment that pushes you to learn while doing
- This role needs to be both strategic and intensely focused on GRC with an emphasis on process, scalability, and automation to ensure our security posture aligns seamlessly with business objectives
- We value experience in collaborating with key stakeholders, understanding regulatory requirements, and implementing effective security strategies
- Governance
- Develop and maintain an information security governance framework
- Establish and enforce security policies, standards, and procedures
- Provide guidance on security best practices and industry standards
- Collaborate with leadership to ensure security strategies align with business objectives
- Security Risk Management
- Lead the security team’s risk management efforts
- Conduct risk assessments to identify and evaluate security risks
- Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies and action plans
- Monitor and report on risk metrics and trends to senior management
- Compliance
- Ensure the organization's compliance with relevant laws, regulations, certifications, assessments and industry standards including HIPAA, CCPA, CPRA, HITRUST, SOC 2, NIST-800, GDPR, among others
- Conduct regular compliance assessments and audits
- Collaborate with legal and regulatory affairs to address compliance requirements
- Stay abreast of changes in relevant laws and regulations affecting security
- Security Strategy
- Contribute to the development of the organization's overall security strategy
- Provide strategic direction for security initiatives and projects
- Collaborate with other departments to integrate security into business processes
- Assess emerging technologies and trends for their impact on security
- Security Awareness and Training
- Oversee the development and delivery of security awareness programs
- Conduct training sessions for employees on security policies and procedures
- Foster a security-conscious culture throughout the organization
- Vendor and Third-Party Risk Management
- Assess and manage security risks associated with third-party vendors
- Develop and maintain a vendor risk management program
- Ensure third-party compliance with security standards
- Reporting and Communication
- Provide regular updates and reports on security, risk, and compliance to senior management
- Communicate security strategies and priorities to all stakeholders
- Act as a liaison between technical security teams and executive leadership
- Leadership
- Build, recruit, lead and manage a team of security professionals
- Foster a collaborative and high-performing security team
- Provide mentorship and professional development opportunities
- Continuous Improvement
- Identify opportunities for process improvement within the security GRC function
- Stay informed about industry trends and best practices
- Implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance security posture
- Values and Behaviors
- Demonstrate entrepreneurial spirit, strong communication skills, humility, and comfort working in and contributing to a dynamic and cross-functional team environment
- This role plays a pivotal part in fortifying Pomelo Care's security foundation, ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of our information assets
- If you are a seasoned security professional with a passion for GRC, we invite you to join our dynamic team and contribute to our ongoing commitment to information security excellence
Our take
Pomelo Care, a New York-based virtual maternity care platform, is dedicated to enhancing maternal and newborn health outcomes by providing accessible and personalized care. By merging evidence-based practices with innovative technology, the company strives to transform the landscape of family care.
The platform's model provides continuous, proactive 24/7 care through a dedicated multidisciplinary team. This team utilizes data-driven insights to predict and identify potential risks early, offering personalized and evidence-based care protocols. With convenient access through a mobile app, Pomelo Care provides individuals with the support they need, while simultaneously reducing the strain on emergency resources and lowering the risk of complications during pregnancy, postpartum, and infancy.
The company is poised to see further platform adoption, with 2024 funding enabling it to strengthen its existing partnerships with Medicaid Managed Care organizations, employers, and academic medical centres. As Pomelo Care continues to extend its reach and impact, its commitment to accessible and personalized virtual care is well set to make a substantial contribution to addressing the national maternal health crisis.
Steph
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
Company
Funding (last 2 of 3 rounds)
Jun 2024
$46m
SERIES B
Jun 2023
$33m
SERIES A
Total funding: $87m
Company benefits
- Generous equity compensation
- Unlimited vacation
- Membership in the First Round Network (a curated and confidential community with events, guides, thousands of Q&A questions, and opportunities for 1-1 mentorship)
Company values
- Be Humble: We start by listening because we know we don’t have all the answers. We help each other grow and invite opportunities to do better
- Raise Your Hand: We take initiative by jumping in when someone needs help, proactively sharing ideas, and asking questions to help everyone learn
- Decide with Data: We are data-driven and decisive. We use data to prioritize and root cause problems that matter and to drive continuous improvement
- Combine our Superpowers: We collaborate with our patients, teammates, and partners. Pomelo’s magic happens when we bring our diverse perspectives together
- Own the Outcome: We are accountable to our patients and each other. We own our decisions and results. When we miss a goal, we learn from it and show progress
- Find a Way: We are tenacious. We tackle challenges head-on with curiosity, determination, a bias toward action, and positivity to find a solution
Company HQ
Civic Center, New York, NY
Articles
Leadership
Marta Bralic Kerns
(CEO)Graduated from Harvard University with a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science. Previously worked as a Software Engineer/Product Manager at Microsoft and as a Business Analyst at McKinsey & Company. Also worked at Flatiron Health in multiple roles, including Senior Vice President of Business Development.
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