Fikir Wordofa

Leading global privacy operations initiatives, I build regulatory frameworks supporting GDPR, CCPA, HIPAA compliance. I partner with Legal, Product, Engineering, and Security teams to embed privacy by design into product lifecycles and develop scalable incident response procedures.

As the first Privacy hire, I developed automated reporting for compliance incidents, co-led HITRUST readiness, and guided engineers on privacy-specific designs. I provided executive reporting and led risk assessments aligned with privacy regulations.

I led the first Compliance, Privacy, and Security product risk assessment, advised on role-based access controls, and directed investigations of privacy incidents. I also drafted SOPs for privacy incidents aligning with HIPAA and CMS.

I chaired the Enterprise Compliance Council and launched the first cross-functional compliance risk assessment. I developed privacy-by-design initiatives and authored enterprise privacy policies to align operations with HIPAA and GDPR.

As the first Privacy hire, I launched the decentralized clinical trials program and created an incident reporting dashboard. I also directed internal audits and improved the patient grievance resolution process.

Oversaw clinical operations and compliance for FDA-regulated trials, managed IRB proposals, and led adverse event investigations aligned with federal research mandates.

Audited medical records for HIPAA compliance and collaborated with clinicians to maintain data integrity and patient confidentiality standards.

Maintained PHI transmission integrity and ensured HIPAA compliance in documentation. Conducted safety audits and trained new staff on compliance procedures.

Managed patient recruitment and compliance with HIPAA and IRB protocols. Supported data integrity audits and assisted in post-study debriefings.

Designed and maintained compliance for national-level research protocols, ensuring informed consent compliance across multi-site studies in line with WHO guidelines.

Master of Science in Biomedical Sciences/Healthcare Administration, emphasizing healthcare management and regulatory compliance.

Grade: Magna Cum Laude

Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Sciences and Psychology with a Minor in Medical Ethics, graduated Magna Cum Laude.

JD Candidate at Georgia State University School of Law, focusing on legal aspects of healthcare and compliance.