Dir, Priv & Data Protection Officer EMEA

Job Summary

DePuy Synthes is recruiting for a Director, Privacy Officer & DPO, EMEA located in Zug, Switzerland. The role serves as the senior privacy leader for DePuy Synthes in the region, with accountability for privacy governance and formal Data Protection Officer (DPO) duties.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation and ongoing oversight of the DePuy Synthes privacy program in the region, ensuring alignment with applicable local and regional data protection laws and regulations.
• Advise business partners on privacy and data protection requirements throughout R&D, product development, commercialization, clinical trials, HEMA activities and lifecycle management.
• Act as the designated Data Protection Officer (DPO), serving as an independent advisor on data protection obligations and risk management.
• Embed privacy capabilities via named privacy stewards, handle escalations, drive consistency and deliver ongoing training and education.
• Identify regional‑specific variants from global privacy policies and support compliant collection, use, transfer, and retention of personal data.
• Provide strategic guidance to business leaders on privacy risks associated with new products, digital health solutions, clinical activities, and commercial initiatives.
• Oversee privacy impact assessments, data transfer assessments and mitigation plans for high‑risk processing activities.
• Partner with Information Security and Legal teams to support incident response, breach management and regulatory communications.
• Lead privacy training and awareness programs and monitor regulatory developments to translate requirements into practical business guidance.
• Maintain external relationships with regional regulators and internal stakeholders to support audits, inquiries, inspections and data incident responses.
• Support data contracting processes and provide escalation support.>

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree required (preferably in Law, Information Systems, Business or related field). Advanced degree (JD, LLM, MBA or equivalent) preferred.
• Experience: Minimum 10–12 years of progressive experience in privacy, data protection, cybersecurity or related legal roles, including leadership responsibility in a complex global corporation or private practice.
• Demonstrated experience serving as or supporting a Data Protection Officer function within a regulated environment, particularly in the healthcare industry.
• Strong knowledge of global privacy regulations (GDPR, APAC frameworks) and ability to apply them in business context.
• Proven influence over senior leaders and effective operation in a complex global organization.
• Experience partnering with technology, security and digital teams on privacy‑by‑design initiatives.
• Preferred: Specific data protection or privacy experience within medical devices, medtech, life sciences pharmaceutical industries or healthcare insurers/systems.
• Experience supporting global or regional privacy programs across multiple jurisdictions.
• Strong judgment, independence and ability to manage sensitive matters with discretion and integrity.
• Prior engagement with regulators and supervisory authorities.
• Demonstrated people leadership or program leadership experience.
• Languages: Fluent in English required; German proficiency preferred.
• Travel: Up to 20% international travel may be required.
• Certifications: Preferred CIPP/E, CIPM, CIPT or equivalent privacy certifications.

Equal Opportunity Employment

Johnson & Johnson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by federal, state or local law. Johnson & Johnson actively seeks qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act.

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