Senior Privacy Manager

Thornton Tomasetti; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 149,000 - 297,000; Full time

Job summary

Abbott is seeking an experienced privacy professional to lead privacy compliance operations for its Medical Devices Divisions and functions. The Associate Director will manage privacy program operations, review privacy controls, and support global digital transformation initiatives, partnering with Privacy, Legal, Compliance, Engineering, and Product teams.

The role reports to the Global Privacy Officer for Medical Devices and requires building relationships with business unit leaders and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Privacy Engineering, Information Technology, or a related technical field.
• 7+ years of progressive privacy program management, compliance, and/or program management experience.
• 5+ years of experience with privacy in an engineering/technical context.
• Fluency and proficiency in privacy preserving methods and technology.
• Strong verbal and presentation skills to communicate complex topics with diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement standards, processes and technical solutions to ensure privacy policies are correctly implemented.
• Inform and advise Abbott commercial teams of their obligations to comply with the U.S. and global data protection laws, including HIPAA and GDPR.
• Lead privacy reviews for Generative AI related matters and guide divisions with Generative AI related advising.
• Be a member and participate in divisional Data Use and Ethics Councils.
• Guide the development of new privacy products and features, as well as the review of in place products and technology to ensure persistence of privacy controls.
• Identify areas of improvement in local practices relative to managing data privacy.
• Assist with regular privacy assessments of operational processes, identifying, and mitigating risks through effective tools, training, and guidance.
• Assist with tracking categories of privacy threats and vulnerabilities to proactively address potential future variances.
• Communicate program progress, escalations, and issue analysis to key stakeholders.
• Increase privacy maturity in the technical and compliance teams by providing privacy education, training, and mentoring.
• Closely interact with local teams in case of regulator inquiries or addressing data subject rights and drive for delivering system related / technical information and analysis needed to work up the cases and draft responses.
• Conduct privacy risk assessments of multiple product components, and determine how to bridge between data regulations, governance, practical engineering practices, and policy practices.
• Develop, maintain, and publish design or technical documentation to drive consistency in privacy decisions and practices.
• Drive and develop executive-level briefings on progress across major privacy control development frameworks.
• Ability to manage risk in ambiguous and complex situations.

Skills

Privacy program management

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder communication

Privacy engineering

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Privacy Engineering, Information Technology, or related field

Job description

Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 122,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Abbott is seeking an experienced privacy professional to lead privacy compliance operations for its Medical Devices Divisions and functions in Sylmar. The successful candidate is a seasoned privacy professional with a proven track record in collaboratively and pragmatically directing data protection needs and issues for a multi-national company. Qualified Candidate is expected to build effective relationships with business unit leaders and other clients, and to partner with Abbott's global corporate teams. The Associate Director must be organized, process oriented, adept at managing deadlines, and capable of building strong relationships with global business stakeholders. The ability to understand and help manage multiple privacy projects reactively while simultaneously enhancing existing processes for efficiencies. Reporting to the Global Privacy Officer for Medical Devices, this role is responsible for managing the privacy program operations, the review of privacy controls, mechanisms and protocols across the organization and product line, and supporting important global digital transformation initiatives. This team member will work cross-functionally with the Privacy, Legal, Compliance, Engineering, and Product Teams.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and implement standards, processes and technical solutions to ensure privacy policies are correctly implemented. The implementations should advance compliance with legal and business forms of data processing.
• Inform and advise Abbott commercial teams of their obligations to comply with the U.S. and global data protection laws and requirements, including HIPAA and GDPR.
• Lead privacy reviews for Generative Artificial Intelligence related matters and guide divisions with Generative AI related advising.
• Be a member and participate in divisional Data Use and Ethics Councils.
• Guide the development of new privacy products and features, as well as the review of in place products and technology to ensure persistence of privacy controls.
• Identify areas of improvement in local practices relative to managing data privacy.
• Assist with regular privacy assessments of operational processes, identifying, and mitigating risks through effective tools, training, and guidance.
• Assist with tracking categories of privacy threats and vulnerabilities to proactively address potential future variances.
• Communicate program progress, escalations, and issue analysis to key stakeholders.
• Increase privacy maturity in the technical and compliance teams by providing privacy education, training, and mentoring.
• Closely interact with local teams in case of regulator inquiries or addressing data subject rights and drive for delivering system related / technical information and analysis needed to work up the cases and draft responses.
• Conduct privacy risk assessments of multiple product components, and determine how to bridge between data regulations, governance, practical engineering practices, and policy practices.
• Develop, maintain, and publish design or technical documentation to drive consistency in privacy decisions and practices.
• Drive and develop executive-level briefings on progress across major privacy control development frameworks.
• Ability to manage risk in ambiguous and complex situations.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Privacy Engineering, Information Technology, or a related technical field.
• 7+ years of progressive privacy program management, compliance, and or program management experience (healthcare or tech preferred).
• 5 + years of experience with privacy in an engineering and or technical implementation context.
• Fluency and proficiency in privacy preserving methods and technology.
• Strong verbal and presentation skills to facilitate communicating complex topics with diverse stakeholders during trainings or meetings.
• Detail-oriented, highly organized and independent; capable of managing a wide range of diverse projects with minimal supervision.
• Significant experience implementing and managing applicable regulatory frameworks (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA, CPRA and other U.S. state laws).

JOB FAMILY

Ethics & Compliance

DIVISION

OEC Office of Ethics and Compliance

LOCATION

United States > Sylmar : 15900 Valley View Court

WORK SHIFT

Standard

TRAVEL

Yes, 25 % of the Time

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES

• Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day)
• Keyboard use (greater or equal to 50% of the workday)

EEO STATEMENT

Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.

EEO LINKS

EEO is the Law link - English: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_English.pdf

EEO is the Law link - Espanol: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_Spanish.pdf

The base pay for this position is $148,700.00 – $297,300.00 In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

Abbott is about the power of health. For more than 135 years, Abbott has been helping people reach their potential — because better health allows people and communities to achieve more. With a diverse, global network serving customers in more than 160 countries, we create new solutions — across the spectrum of health, around the world, for all stages of life. Whether it’s next‑generation diagnostics, life‑changing devices, science‑based nutrition, or novel reformulations, we are advancing some of the most innovative and revolutionary technologies in healthcare, helping people live their best lives through better health. The people of Abbott come to work each day with relentless energy, enthusiasm and a promise to enhance the health and well-being of millions of people. They push the boundaries to help manage and treat some of life’s greatest health challenges. We invite you to explore opportunities at Abbott, to see if your talents and career aspirations may fit with our openings. An equal opportunity employer, Abbott welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce.