Global Privacy & Data Protection Leader – Senior Director

Intuitive; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 265,300 - 397,900; Full time

Job summary

A leading medical technology company based in Sunnyvale, CA, is seeking a Senior Director of Privacy & Data Protection. The role involves ensuring compliance with global privacy laws, counseling executives, and mentoring legal team members. The ideal candidate should possess a Juris Doctorate, significant experience in data privacy law, and strong interpersonal and communication skills. This full-time position requires onsite work and offers opportunities to shape the company’s data protection strategies.

Qualifications

• Proven experience identifying and managing privacy risks across multiple jurisdictions.
• Experience in the health care industry including direct patient care and medical devices.
• Ability to independently plan, organize, and execute complex assignments.

Responsibilities

• Identify and ensure compliance with data privacy and protection laws.
• Counsel businesses on privacy and data protection matters.
• Manage in-house and outside lawyers for data asset protection.

Skills

Juris Doctorate

Membership in at least one U.S. Bar

IAPP certification

Thirteen years’ experience in Data Privacy legal matters

Superior interpersonal skills

Excellent communication skills

Strong contract drafting and negotiation experience

Education

Juris Doctorate

Job description

A leading medical technology company based in Sunnyvale, CA, is seeking a Senior Director of Privacy & Data Protection. The role involves ensuring compliance with global privacy laws, counseling executives, and mentoring legal team members. The ideal candidate should possess a Juris Doctorate, significant experience in data privacy law, and strong interpersonal and communication skills. This full-time position requires onsite work and offers opportunities to shape the company’s data protection strategies.