Head of Data Privacy Americas / Regional Director Data Privacy

About Us:

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Here at ZEISS, we certainly can! As the pioneers of science, ZEISS handles ever-changing environments in a fast-paced world, meeting it with cutting edge of technologies and continuous advancements.

ZEISS believes that innovation and technology are the key to a sustainable future and solutions for global change.

We have a diverse range of portfolios throughout the ZEISS family in segments like Industrial Quality & Research, Medical Technology, Consumer Markets and Semiconductor Manufacturing Technology.

We are a global company with over 42,000 employees and have over 4,000 in the US and Canada alone! Make a difference, come join the team!

Location/Region: This position is located in White Plains, New York.

What's the role?

As a Head of Data Privacy Americas / Regional Director Data Privacy, you get to work with an astonishing team that plays a vital role in Zeiss Share Services.

Show case your skills and experience with process enhancement.

The Regional Director, Data Privacy will oversee the regional operational management of the North America data privacy framework, applicable policies and procedures, and the related governance operating model.

The role will work closely and collaboratively with the local Data Privacy Coordinators, Corporate Data Privacy Office, Corporate Counsel, and other stakeholders.

This position reports to the Head of Compliance & Legal Affairs, with functional alignment with the Head of Corporate Data Privacy .

Sound Interesting?

Here's what you'll do:


* Act as primary subject matter expert and resource on issues related to data privacy.


* Provide guidance and training to internal teams on privacy matters that affect the company's products, customers, and our customers' patients.


* Lead the North America Privacy Program as part of the ZEISS Data Privacy Framework and work in conjunction with local Data Privacy Coordinators, legal and other relevant colleagues to review products, vendors, agreements, and initiatives, to advise on privacy/data security, consumer protection, patient privacy, and other related matters in accordance with HIPAA, CCPA, FTC principles, and other applicable
international, federal, and state requirements.


* Support internal counsel in key privacy risk management activities including but not limited to: policy drafting and review, risk and control definition, coordination of recurring audit activities, and providing day-to-day "on-call" support for high-priority privacy-related matters.


* Communicates detailed regulatory requirements to the businesses, the Information Security Office, Internal Audit, as well as other members of the Corporate Data Privacy Office.


* Primary point of contact and coordinator for internal and external data privacy inquiries concerning North America, e.g., ZEISS internal inquiries, customer-related inquiries, audit responses, or possible priv...