Global Data and Privacy Senior Advisor at Medtronic in Northridge, California

Job Description:

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 2 Dec 2024

At Medtronic you can begin a life-long career of exploration and innovation, while helping champion healthcare access and equity for all. You'll lead with purpose, breaking down barriers to innovation in a more connected, compassionate world.

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 provid ing 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.

Documentation, Training, and Program Implementation:

• Develop and provide Privacy Training and Awareness for P/OU teams.

• Offer expertise for role-based data protection and privacy training development and implementation.

• Oversee and support Data & Privacy program activities in cooperation with the Global Data & Privacy Program and Privacy Operations.

• Design and support operational compliance monitoring activities and develop business-level policies, standards, and procedures.

• Implement and mature Privacy by Design processes in assigned P/OU and remediation for identified gaps or breaches.

• Lead and direct the development and implementation of corrective action for identified gaps, privacy incidents, or breaches.

Stakeholder Engagement, Due Diligence, and Reporting:

• Establish relationships with data-heavy business functions and align on data usage.

• Implement Go-to-market and Customer-go-to models and communicate guidance for requirement implementation.

• Oversee data protection and privacy efforts for acquisition due diligence and integration.

• Provide input for budget planning, monitoring, and reporting metrics , as requested .

Must Have: Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree with 10+ years of privacy experience to include knowledge of and experience supporting business understanding and compliance with US privacy laws such as HIPAA, CCPA, CPRA, Breach Notification, and other applicable regulations, or an advanced degree with 5 + years ' experience

Nice to Have :

• Proven experience in supporting a data privacy, security, or equivalent function directly or indirectly within a large, regulated, and matrixed organization.


• Strong project/program management skills.


• Experience in implementing business operations requirements.


• Demonstrated ability to support and collaborate with cross-functional teams.


• Advanced degree (Masters/JD ) .


• Knowledge of and experience supporting business understanding and compliance with privacy laws outside of the US.


• Experience in the healthcare industry.


• Experience with compliance or a similar function.


• Experience supporting change management projects.


• Strong knowledge of, and experience in, program and project management.


• Experience working with global and/or matrixed IT systems, services, operations, or other related management environments.


• Demonstrated cross-functional team execution skills.


• Experience assessing and defining system specifications, preferably in relation to compliance with data protection and privacy regulations.


• Advocacy for proper data management systems.


• Demonstrated influence management skills, exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.


• Proven ability to build positive relationships with a variety of stakeholders, including employees, clients, senior management, external parties/authorities, and suppliers.


• Results-oriented with a history of driving deadlines, financial targets, and project goals.


• Strong ability to work collaboratively and partner with employees, other leaders, clients, and vendors.


• Ability to work across many levels of an organization, from VP to non-exempt staff.


• Ability to work across a matrixed or virtual organization and still meet objectives .


• Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.


• Excellent decision-making skills.


• Experience presenting to a variety of audiences, including the ability to translate technical information.


• Lean Sigma or Six Sigma training/experience.


• Vendor management experience.


• Familiarity with FDA and FTC regulations, PIPEDA, EU GDPR, ISO, and other standards.

Physical Job Requirements

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this position, but they are not an exhaustive list of all the required responsibilities and skills of this position.

The physical demands described within the Responsibilities section of this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. For Office Roles: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to be independently mobile. The employee is also required to interact with a computer, and communicate with peers and co-workers. Contact your manager or local HR to understand the Work Conditions and Physical requirements that may be specific to each role.

Benefits & Compensation

Medtronic offers a competitive Salary and flexible Benefits Package
A commitment to our employees lives at the core of our values. We recognize their contributions. They share in the success they help to create. We offer a wide range of benefits, resources, and competitive compensation plans designed to support you at every career and life stage.

Salary ranges for U.S (excl. PR) locations (USD):$136,800.00 - $205,200.00

This position is eligible for a short-term incentive called the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP).

The base salary range is applicable across the United States, excluding Puerto Rico and specific locations in California. The offered rate complies with federal and local regulations and may vary based on factors such as experience, certification/education, market conditions, and location. Compensation and benefits information pertains solely to candidates hired within the United States (local market compensation and benefits will apply for others).

Medtronic benefits and compensation plans

About Medtronic

We lead global healthcare technology and boldly attack the most challenging health problems facing humanity by searching out and finding solutions.
Our Mission - to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life - unites a global team of 90,000+ passionate people.
We are engineers at heart- putting ambitious ideas to work to generate real solutions for real people. From the R&D lab, to the factory floor, to the conference room, every one of us experiments, creates, builds, improves and solves. We have the talent, diverse perspectives, and guts to engineer the extraordinary.

Learn more about our business, mission, and our commitment to diversity here .

It is the policy of Medtronic to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Medtronic will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.