Senior Director, Chief Privacy Lead

About the role

The Senior Director, Chief Privacy Lead (CPL) serves as the enterprise leader responsible for the strategic direction, governance, and operational execution of ZOLL Medical Corporation's global privacy program. This role provides vision and leadership across all aspects of data privacy, information governance, and data protection compliance in support of the company's mission to advance innovative medical technologies and digital health solutions in a highly regulated global healthcare environment.

Responsibilities

• Set and execute the global enterprise-wide privacy strategy, policies, and governance framework for ZOLL Medical Corporation.
• Ensure compliance with global privacy, data protection, and cybersecurity laws and regulations (including, for example, GDPR, U.S. state privacy laws, digital product standards and regulations, and other applicable international requirements).
• Serve as the primary leader for privacy risk management, including oversight of privacy impact assessments and mitigation plans.
• Partner with Legal, Compliance, R&D, Cybersecurity, and Technology teams to integrate privacy-by-design and privacy-by-default principles into systems, products, and digital initiatives.
• Monitor new and proposed privacy laws and regulations and provide strategic guidance to senior leaders on privacy risks, trends, and regulatory developments.
• Lead and develop a global privacy organization, including talent development and succession planning, to operationalize privacy requirements and promote a strong culture of privacy and data protection.
• Oversee privacy contracting practices to ensure compliance with applicable laws, guidelines, and best practices.
• Direct the development and implementation of a company-wide privacy training program, including the designation and training of privacy stewards within relevant functions.
• Oversee privacy incident response and investigations, and support regulatory interactions as needed.
• Collaborate with Division leads to develop and maintain trusted relationships with data protection commissioners and government enforcement agencies, and execute a strategy to influence evolving privacy laws affecting the company.

Requirements

• JD from the United States or a European jurisdiction required
• Advanced degree in Privacy, Information Governance, Cybersecurity, Healthcare Administration, Public Policy, or related field preferred
• Master of Business Administration, Master of Public Policy, or related field preferred
• 10+ years of progressive experience in privacy, data protection, cybersecurity, or related risk functions, including experience in private practice or within a complex global organization in the healthcare field (e.g., hospital system, medical device or MedTech company, or pharmaceutical industry) required
• Experience advising senior executives on privacy strategy and enterprise risk required
• Prior experience supporting or managing a data incident management and response process, including data subject and regulatory enforcement agency notifications preferred
• Background partnering with information systems, cybersecurity, and digital technology teams preferred
• Experience supporting business transformation or operating model changes preferred

Qualifications

• Demonstrated expertise in interpreting and applying global privacy regulations in a regulated industry, including GDPR, U.S. federal and state privacy laws, HIPAA, and relevant FDCA regulations
• Demonstrated ability to build, operationalize, and improve processes and high-performing teams
• Proven ability to lead global, cross-functional teams and influence without direct authority
• Strong strategic thinking, judgment, and decision-making capabilities
• Language: Fluency in English required; additional languages are a plus

Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated expertise in interpreting and applying global privacy regulations in a regulated industry, including GDPR, U.S. federal and state privacy laws, HIPAA, and relevant FDCA regulations
• Demonstrated ability to build, operationalize, and improve processes and high-performing teams
• Proven ability to lead global, cross-functional teams and influence without direct authority
• Strong strategic thinking, judgment, and decision-making capabilities
• Language: Fluency in English required; additional languages are a plus

Benefits

Details of ZOLL's comprehensive benefits plans can be found at www.zollbenefits.com.

Pay

The Annual Salary For This Position Is $220,000.00 to $290,000.00

Schedule

This position is eligible for an annual bonus in accordance with the company's bonus plan. Factors which may affect starting salary include geography, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Standing - Occasionally Walking - Occasionally Sitting - Frequently Talking - Occasionally Hearing - Occasionally Repetitive Motions - Frequently

Company Culture

ZOLL is a fast-growing company that operates in more than 140 countries around the world. Our employees are inspired by a commitment to make a difference in patients' lives, and our culture values innovation, self-motivation and an entrepreneurial spirit. Join us in our efforts to improve outcomes for underserved patients suffering from critical cardiopulmonary conditions and help save more lives.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or status as a protected veteran. We will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.