Global Head of Data Privacy (f/m/d)

Job Requirements

Do you want to help create the future of healthcare? Our name, Siemens Healthineers, was selected to honor our people who dedicate their energy and passion to this cause. It reflects their pioneering spirit combined with our long history of engineering in the ever-evolving healthcare industry.

We offer you a flexible and dynamic environment with opportunities to go beyond your comfort zone in order to grow personally and professionally. Sounds interesting?

Then come and join our global team as Global Head of Data Privacy (f/m/d) for the Business Area Diagnostics (DX) of Siemens Healthineers. 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 experts.

Choose the best place for your work – Within the scope of this position, it is possible, in consultation with your manager, to work mobile (within Germany) up to an average volume of 60% of the respective working hours.

Even more flexibility? Mobile working from abroad is possible for up to 30 days a year under certain conditions and in selected countries.

Location: Frankfurter Str. 110, Eschborn, Germany.

Your tasks and responsibilities:

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

To find out more about the specific business, have a look at Laboratory Diagnostics - Siemens Healthineers

Your qualifications and experience:

- You hold a 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.
- You have 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.
- You have successfully led global privacy programs, governance frameworks, and distributed expert organizations across multiple jurisdictions, preferably in a senior leadership role such as Global Head of Privacy, Group DPO, or equivalent.
- You possess deep expertise in GDPR, UK GDPR, HIPAA, healthcare-related data privacy requirements, international data protection regulations, and emerging AI governance frameworks.
- You bring extensive experience in privacy risk management, incident response, audits, DPIAs, and regulatory interactions with supervisory authorities worldwide.
- You have strong knowledge of Privacy by Design principles and experience supporting data-driven products, advanced analytics, and AI-enabled solutions.

Your attributes and skills:

- You thrive in environments where not everything is predefined and enjoy building structures, organizations, and sustainable solutions from the ground up. You combine strategic vision with a hands-on mindset and enjoy translating complex regulatory requirements into practical, business-oriented solutions.
- You are an inspiring leader with a proven track record of building and developing teams, navigating change, and bringing people together across functions, regions, and cultures.
- You act as a trusted advisor to executive stakeholders and demonstrate outstanding communication, influencing, and stakeholder management skills in an international environment.
- You demonstrate high integrity, sound judgment, and independence when addressing sensitive regulatory, ethical, and compliance-related matters.
- You are fluent in English and excel in navigating complex global stakeholder landscapes with confidence, credibility, and diplomacy.

Our global team:

Siemens Healthineers is a leading global medical technology company. 74,000 dedicated colleagues in over 70 countries are driven to shape the future of healthcare. An estimated 5 million patients across the globe benefit every day from our innovative technologies and services in the areas of diagnostic and therapeutic imaging, laboratory diagnostics and molecular medicine, as well as digital health and enterprise services.

Our culture:

Our culture embraces different perspectives, open debate, and the will to challenge convention. Change is a constant aspect of our work. We aspire to lead the change in our industry rather than just react to it. That’s why we invite you to take on new challenges, test your ideas, and celebrate success.

Check our Careers Site at https://www.siemens-healthineers.com/de/careers

As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from individuals with disabilities.

Wish to find out more before applying? Contact us: [email protected], if you wish to discuss any initial questions with our recruitment team. The contact person handling this job ad is Petra Hübener.

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