Global Head of Data Privacy Diagnostics

Overview

The organization is seeking a Global Head of Data Privacy for the Business Area Diagnostics (DX). In this role, you will shape and lead a globally connected data privacy function, driving meaningful impact across an international healthcare business while building and developing a small team of privacy experts.

Responsibilities

• Define and drive the global Data Privacy strategy for Diagnostics, enabling business growth, digital transformation, AI innovation, and responsible data use worldwide.
• Build and continuously evolve a scalable, risk-based privacy organization and governance framework across regions, functions, and business lines.
• Lead, coach, and develop a small globally distributed team, fostering collaboration, inclusion, and continuous growth.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership, translating complex privacy requirements into pragmatic, business-enabling solutions.
• Drive privacy-by-design principles across AI, advanced analytics, cloud technologies, and product development to ensure ethical and responsible data use.
• Oversee the global privacy management system, including policies, tools, controls, risk management, audits, incident response, performance metrics, and executive reporting.
• Partner closely with business, R&D, Legal, Compliance, Security, and Commercial teams to enable innovative business models and global data collaborations.
• Represent Diagnostics DX in interactions with regulatory authorities, customers, and industry forums to shape dialogue on data privacy and emerging technologies.

Requirements

• University degree in Law, Privacy, Information Technology Law, Cybersecurity, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Additional privacy certifications such as IAPP CIPP/E or CIPM are highly desirable.
• Several years of substantial hands-on experience in data privacy, data protection, compliance, legal, or related regulatory leadership functions within healthcare, medical technology, life sciences, pharma, or other highly regulated industries.
• Proven experience leading global privacy programs, governance frameworks, and distributed expert organizations across multiple jurisdictions, preferably in a senior leadership role (e.g., Global Head of Privacy, Group DPO, or equivalent).
• Deep expertise in GDPR, UK GDPR, HIPAA, healthcare-related data privacy requirements, international data protection regulations, and emerging AI governance frameworks.
• Extensive experience in privacy risk management, incident response, audits, DPIAs, and regulatory interactions with supervisory authorities worldwide.
• Strong knowledge of Privacy by Design principles and experience supporting data-driven products, advanced analytics, and AI-enabled solutions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a healthcare, medical technology, life sciences, or other highly regulated environment with responsibility for global privacy governance.

Skills & Attributes

• Ability to build structures and sustainable solutions from the ground up in an environment where not everything is predefined, combining strategic vision with a hands-on mindset.
• Demonstrated leadership in building and developing teams, navigating change, and bringing people together across functions, regions, and cultures.
• Strong communication, influencing, and stakeholder management skills in an international environment.
• High integrity, sound judgment, and independence when addressing sensitive regulatory, ethical, and compliance matters.
• Fluency in English and confidence working with complex global stakeholder landscapes.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base pay range: $286,710 - $394,229
• Factors that may affect starting pay within the range include geography/market, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate.
• If commission eligible: commission eligibility will be in accordance with the terms of the Company’s plan; commissions are based on individual performance and/or company performance.
• Benefits (subject to applicable eligibility requirements): medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, long-term and short-term disability insurance, paid parking/public transportation, paid time off, paid sick and safe time.

Location

Not specified in the provided job description.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The employer is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected characteristics under applicable law.

Export Control

A successful candidate must be able to work with controlled technology in accordance with US export control law. The employer’s policy is to comply fully with United States export control laws and regulations, including those implemented by the Department of Commerce (Export Administration Regulations), the Department of State (International Traffic in Arms Regulations), and the Treasury Department (Office of Foreign Assets Control sanctions regulations).