We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 19 Nov 2024

 

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A Day in the Life

We are seeking a skilled and experienced privacy professional to serve as the global point of contact and strategic advisor for data privacy matters within the assigned Portfolio/Operating Unit (P/OU). This role involves leveraging expertise in US privacy laws, collaborating with regional privacy experts and US/OUS legal teams, and coordinating with privacy operations in the Data & Privacy Center of Expertise (COE) to ensure the delivery of appropriate privacy guidance that supports the business's strategic goals.

This role reports to the Global Data & Privacy Senior Manager and is a key member of the Americas & OU Advising team within the Data & Privacy Center of Excellence (“COE”).

Preferred location is Northridge, CA or Minneapolis, MN but, will consider remote.

The Global Data and Privacy Senior Advisor (Sr. Advisor) serves the assigned Portfolio/Operating Units (P/OU) by providing leadership and direct support for the strategy, design, development, implementation, and ongoing management of Medtronic’s Global Data and Privacy Program activities that address and support legal and regulatory requirements regarding the processing of personal data.  

The successful candidate will be instrumental in aligning privacy practices with business strategic plans and offering privacy advisory support to help achieve the organization's strategic objectives. 

Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned.

Global Point of Contact for Data Privacy: 

• Function as the "face" of the privacy program for assigned P/OU, providing access to the Data & Privacy Center of Expertise (COE). 

• Engage with business stakeholders and legal counsel to provide data protection/privacy program requirements and subject matter expertise. 

• Model a culture of ethics and integrity, exercising sound judgment and courage as a trusted advisor. 

Collaboration, Guidance, and Strategic Oversight: 

• Collaborate with regional privacy experts and legal teams to secure timely, privacy guidance applicable to specific P/OU and business projects. 

• Work closely with P/OU legal and business teams to understand products, services, and business priorities. 

• Facilitate collaboration with cross-functional teams and implement new legal and regulatory requirements. 

• Provide strategic oversight for the Privacy by Design process and ensure alignment with P/OU business strategic plans. 

• Facilitate collaboration on projects with global impact and provide privacy advisory support to meet strategic goals. 

• Inform Data & Privacy COE about strategic objectives, projects, and timelines. 

Audit, Certification, and Lawful Use of Data: 

• Support privacy-related matters for audits and certifications, ensuring regional leads are engaged. 

• Lead P/OU level assessments for program enhancement, mitigation, and remediation activities. 

• Provide guidance on lawful data use and ensure compliance with data privacy regulations. 

• Coordinate with privacy legal teams for guidance on new or novel data uses. 

• Oversee bespoke Privacy by Design work and advising by Privacy Operations. 

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