Myriad Genetics

Chief of Staff, Legal & Compliance Operations

Utah, United States

Full-Time

About

Myriad Genetics is a pioneer in the field of genetic testing and precision medicine, based in Salt Lake City, Utah. The company provides a wide range of genetic tests that help assess cancer risks, guide cancer treatment, inform prenatal care, and manage mental health conditions.

Myriad Genetics aims to deliver life-changing insights through genetic testing, allowing healthcare providers and patients to make informed decisions to improve outcomes. Their offerings include tests for hereditary cancer risk, fetal sex prediction, chromosome conditions, and genetic diseases, leveraging over 30 years of expertise in genomics and personalized healthcare.

Description

Lead Legal and Compliance operational strategy, planning, and execution
Own department budgeting, vendor management, outside counsel engagement strategy, and spend optimization
Drive process improvement across outside counsel spend, contract lifecycle, matter and document management, and compliance workflows
Partner with Compliance leadership to align operating models, reporting, and risk management
Implement and optimize legal technology and data analytics
Establish and track KPIs and update dashboards for Legal and Compliance performance
Serve as a strategic thought partner to the CLO on priorities, sequencing, and execution
Translate CLO vision into actionable operating plans and track progress
Own leadership cadence: ELT prep, Legal and Compliance leadership meetings, offsites, and communications
Coordinate cross-functional initiatives involving Legal, Compliance, GA, Finance, HR, IT, and Commercial
Act as delegate for the CLO in meetings and initiatives when appropriate
Drive special projects, partnership and M&A integration work, and enterprise initiatives as assigned
Enable Legal and Compliance leaders to operate at a higher strategic level
Improve decision quality and speed through structure, data, and clarity
Serve as a trusted partner to senior leaders across the enterprise
Build scalable systems that reduce friction and increase organizational trust in Compliance and Legal

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree required
8–12+ year's experience in legal operations, compliance operations, consulting, or strategy/ops roles required
Experience working directly with senior executives (CLO, GC, CCO, or equivalent) required
Legal or Compliance experience in a regulated industry is preferred
Strong business acumen and comfort operating in regulated environments
Proven ability to manage ambiguity and drive execution across multiple priorities
Exceptional communication, judgment, and executive presence

Benefits