Privacy Director, US MedTech

Johnson & Johnson is recruiting for a Privacy Director, US MedTech.  This role can be based in New Brunswick, NJ; Raritan, NJ or Santa Clara, CA.

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The Privacy Director, US MedTech, is a core member of the Global Privacy Team reporting to the Senior Director, Privacy – North America MedTech and Corporate.  The Director is responsible for working with the other members of the Global Privacy Team to drive the privacy compliance program worldwide, and to manage the privacy compliance efforts for the MedTech operating companies in the US, to ensure business practices and activities are in compliance with J&J internal guidelines and policies regarding privacy, and with applicable data privacy, internet, and patient privacy laws.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Manages and guides privacy compliance efforts for MedTech operating companies and supervises and guides privacy team reporting to the Director.  This leader will also implement effective privacy compliance programs designed to address privacy risks by applying Privacy by Design principles, addressing training needs and providing guidance so that our core Privacy programs meet regulatory, legal and J&J privacy obligations. 

Proactively advances new and evolving business models, technologies and growth strategies, including development of new products, personalized implants, robotics, digital surgery, virtual training and operating room support, data driven clinical trial development and sensor and AI strategies.  Where necessary work closely with the privacy teams in the International Markets to ensure we have a consistent approach to implement medical devices programs involving North America.

Establishes strong working relationships with key leaders in the MedTech sector and plays a lead role in raising awareness of privacy issues and communicating the strategic priorities for personal data protection while working closely with the leadership and project teams to design and implement new solutions in the Medical Devices segment.

Participates and oversees the implementation of privacy initiatives in the MedTech sector and North America region including developing and deploying the Privacy Framework training, education and awareness for the MedTech operating companies consistent with Global Privacy communication plan.

Partners with the Corporate, Consumer Health and Pharmaceutical Directors to determine and communicate strategic direction for the North America privacy officers in driving privacy compliance programs in the U.S. and Canada operating companies.

Partners with the Global Privacy Program Office and Law Department to determine the strategy for privacy compliance with respect to standardized privacy policies and procedures, training plans, testing and monitoring plans, metrics and risk assessments, and other operational activities. 

Represents North America on project teams related to privacy compliance in scope.  Advises the Chief Privacy Officer and other members of the Privacy Leadership Team of external industry developments, recommends potential responses, policy changes, and solutions.  Participates in regional and global project teams as appropriate and assists Government Affairs & Policy in assessing and influencing the external environment on privacy matters.

Advises companies within scope on Privacy incidents and helps determines strategy for communicating with individuals whose data is involved and/or interacts with data protection and/or enforcement authorities, as appropriate and work on privacy due diligence requirements for acquisitions and third- party vendors and suppliers in the Medical Devices segment, as applicable.

The Privacy Director will manage key relationships with Johnson & Johnson including business colleagues and management at various levels from the franchises, affiliates and operating companies; Chief Privacy Officer, members of the Privacy Leadership Team and the Global Privacy Team; Program Office; Human Resources management; Information Security Officers; Law Department; and Compliance Committees. The Privacy Director will also manage relationships outside of Johnson & Johnson including consultants, industry peers, and industry associations.

Responsible for managing a North America MedTech Privacy Team, including defining personal goals and performance management of the group, fostering DE&I, and building a cohesive and collaborative culture.  Will ensure our organization has a strong, diverse pipeline of talent and good training and development programs in place to grow and develop capabilities.  Where necessary, put forward a business case for additional resources to advance business priorities and compliance plus undertake talent acquisition, on-boarding and professional development to raise level of expertise of the team, fostering a Credo culture of inclusion and collaboration. 

This is not an exhaustive listing of job functions. The Director will perform other duties as assigned by the Senior Director.