Global Head of Data Privacy Diagnostics

Siemens Healthineers

1d•$238,910 - $328,504•Remote

About The Position

Join our global team as Global Head of Data Privacy 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.

Requirements

University degree in Law, Privacy, Information Technology Law, Cybersecurity, Business Administration, or a related field.
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.
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.
Deep expertise in GDPR, UK GDPR, HIPAA, healthcare-related data privacy requirements, international data protection regulations, and emerging AI governance frameworks.
Extensive experience in privacy risk management, incident response, audits, DPIAs, and regulatory interactions with supervisory authorities worldwide.
Strong knowledge of Privacy by Design principles and experience supporting data-driven products, advanced analytics, and AI-enabled solutions.
Fluent in English.

Nice To Haves

Additional privacy certifications such as IAPP CIPP/E or CIPM are highly desirable.
Thrive in environments where not everything is predefined and enjoy building structures, organizations, and sustainable solutions from the ground up.
Combine strategic vision with a hands-on mindset and enjoy translating complex regulatory requirements into practical, business-oriented solutions.
Inspiring leader with a proven track record of building and developing teams, navigating change, and bringing people together across functions, regions, and cultures.
Act as a trusted advisor to executive stakeholders and demonstrate outstanding communication, influencing, and stakeholder management skills in an international environment.
Demonstrate high integrity, sound judgment, and independence when addressing sensitive regulatory, ethical, and compliance-related matters.
Excel in navigating complex global stakeholder landscapes with confidence, credibility, and diplomacy.

Responsibilities

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