Global Head of Data Privacy Diagnostics

Siemens Healthineers

13d•$286,710 - $394,229

About The Position

The Global Head of Data Privacy for the Business Area Diagnostics (DX) at Siemens Healthineers will shape and lead a globally connected data privacy function, driving impact across an international healthcare business while building and developing a small team of experts. The role defines and drives global privacy strategy to enable business growth, digital transformation, AI innovation, and responsible data use worldwide. The position builds and evolves a scalable, risk-based privacy organization and governance framework across regions, functions, and business lines. It advises executive leadership on practical, business-enabling responses to complex privacy requirements and leads privacy-by-design efforts across AI, advanced analytics, cloud technologies, and product development. The role oversees the global privacy management system, including policies, tools, controls, risk management, audits, incident response, performance metrics, and executive reporting. It partners with business, R&D, Legal, Compliance, Security, and Commercial teams, and represents Siemens Healthineers DX in interactions with regulators, customers, and industry forums.

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 in healthcare, medical technology, life sciences, pharma, or another highly regulated industry.
Successful experience leading global privacy programs, governance frameworks, and distributed expert organizations across multiple jurisdictions, preferably in a senior leadership role.
Deep expertise in GDPR, UK GDPR, HIPAA, healthcare-related 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.
Ability to build structures, organizations, and sustainable solutions in environments where not everything is predefined.
Strategic vision and a hands-on mindset, with the ability to translate complex regulatory requirements into practical, business-oriented solutions.
Proven ability to build and develop teams, navigate change, and bring people together across functions, regions, and cultures.
Outstanding communication, influencing, and stakeholder management skills in an international environment.
High integrity, sound judgment, and independence in addressing sensitive regulatory, ethical, and compliance matters.
Fluency in English and confidence, credibility, and diplomacy when navigating complex global stakeholder landscapes.

Nice To Haves

Additional privacy certifications such as IAPP CIPP/E or CIPM.
Experience in a senior leadership position such as Global Head of Privacy, Group DPO, or equivalent.

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.
Advise executive leadership and translate complex privacy requirements into pragmatic, business-enabling solutions.
Drive privacy-by-design principles across AI, advanced analytics, cloud technologies, and product development, supporting ethical and responsible data use.
Oversee the global privacy management system, including policies, tools, controls, risk management, audits, incident response, performance metrics, and executive reporting.
Partner 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.