Associate Director, Data Privacy, Digital & AI (DPDAI) US

Job Description Summary

As a member of the US Data Privacy, Digital & AI team within the Novartis Ethics, Risk and Compliance function, the Associate Director, DPDAI US provides advice and guidance on DPDAI topics to US Novartis stakeholders, assists with developing related training, policies, and guidelines, assists with tracking and operationalizing compliance with laws related to DPDAI topics, and identifies, assesses, and supports effective management of DPDAI risks to support innovation and preserve the integrity and reputation of Novartis.

 

Job Description

Major accountabilities:

• Provide advice and guidance on DPDAI topics (e.g. sales and marketing, advertising technology, omnichannel engagement, website and mobile app disclosures, de-identification, data analytics/big data, AI/ML, patient support programs, clinical research & development, HIPAA, US federal and state privacy laws) to US Novartis stakeholders and functions.
• Support incorporating DPDAI requirements within business processes where appropriate to support privacy and AI by design, particularly for management, oversight and governance of digital assets.
• Collaborate with the US DPDAI team to create, implement, and manage US guidance, policies, procedures, and training on DPDAI topics in line with the global Novartis DPDAI program and US business and regulatory requirements. Assist with implementing Novartis-wide DPDAI policies, standards, and processes in line with US business and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with business, global DPDAI, and ERC stakeholders to identify, assess, and support effective management of DPDAI risks, including compliance with US privacy and AI laws. Manage the implementation of DPDAI risk management and controls to allow appropriate remediation and reporting to DPDAI Monitoring & Reporting function. Coordinate with local monitors for local monitoring activities relevant to DPDAI. Collaborate with business partners to design and implement DPDAI-related controls and monitoring where applicable. Conduct privacy risk assessments as needed.
• Proactively monitor evolving US privacy and AI environment, enforcement trends and DPDAI compliance programs of other related companies to identify and share insights within Novartis DPDAI function. 
• Actively contribute and support the Head, DPDAI Region Americas and US in designing and implementing a US DPDAI strategy, including risk management, to support ethical, responsible and sustained data use across the US organization.
• Develop trusted relationships with associates of all levels to promote a SpeakUp culture and collaborate with teams to strengthen a positive culture towards compliance and ethical decision making as an integral part of how we reimagine medicine for patients.

Key performance indicators:

• Provide problem solving, business-oriented DPDAI advice
• Setting priorities and managing a wide-ranging work load.
• Ability to proactively identify DPDAI risk and process gaps and take initiative to collaborate across functions to remediate
• Impact and effectiveness of the DPDAI program related to compliance with US privacy and AI laws
• Timeliness, quality and completeness of all activities
• Effective internal and external stakeholder relationship management

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree
• 5-7 years experience at a multi-national corporation, or consulting privacy or AI role, or combination thereof, including 2+ years advising on compliance, privacy, AI, data analytics/big data, or advertising technology

Preferred:

• Experience with OneTrust or other privacy/AI compliance management systems

Languages :

• English.

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