Privacy Counsel Manager

1 month ago


Prague, Hlavní město Praha, Czech Republic Edwards Lifesciences Full time

Make a meaningful difference to patients around the world. Our Legal team works to protect our patients, team members, and innovations with the utmost diligence and care. You'll have the opportunity to work with a dedicated team and build lasting partnerships with stakeholders across our

global organization. Your legal knowledge and contributions will help us ensure that we are supporting the needs and interests of the patients we serve.

The Privacy Counsel Manager reports to the Chief Privacy Officer and is a subject matter expert who will have responsibility to help support and manage the Edwards Global Privacy program in the EMEAC region. The Manager has moderate oversight of the further enhancement of the company's global privacy program. It requires regional subject matter guidance and support to Edwards' business functions on privacy and data protection, including various stages of product development. It requires ongoing support and enhancement of the company's privacy program, and training for relevant stakeholders.

The successful candidate will deploy knowledge of the company's business and collaborate with various levels of leadership to facilitate the business objectives of Edwards by providing practical, timely and effective legal counsel, while minimizing potential legal risks.

Other essential job functions include:

  • Day-to-day management and enhancement of Edwards Global Privacy program to be effective, practical, patient-focused, and sustainable, based on an appropriate assessment of Edwards privacy risks, and provide subject matter expertise and appropriate guidance on identification and implementation of measures to comply with all privacy and data protection laws and regulations globally.
  • Responsible for the analysis of privacy issues and development of solutions to complex problems while maintaining broad perspective.
  • Manages Day-to-day privacy issues impacting Edwards operations regionally, including monitoring of legislative developments.
  • Close collaboration with Data Governance and IT Security functions.
  • Oversight of key provisions in all contracts to assure compliance with privacy and data protection requirements.
  • Assessment of Data Subject Requests under various laws and regulations.
  • Identifying training needs among business stakeholders and developing / presenting training and education regarding privacy requirements and developments.
  • Working in close cooperation with other in-house counsel to coordinate and streamline efforts for global efficiency.
  • Developing a thorough understanding of and familiarity with Edwards' business, its people, products, markets, facilities, customers, and competitors and use this knowledge in providing guidance and counsel to Edwards business partners.
  • Performing special assignments or projects if necessary, and other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Education:

  • University law degree or equivalent, 2-5 years years experience Legal/ business Required
  • Relevant industry experience (e.g., medical device, pharmaceuticals, etc.) or in highly regulated environments recommended.

Qualifications/Skills/Experiences:

  • Familiarity and experience with EMEAC privacy laws, rules and regulations – experience in similar role is highly preferred.
  • Ability to work closely with in-house counsel in international jurisdictions.
  • Demonstrated experience and expertise in regional privacy and data protection requirements in the EMEAC region, including APPI, PIPL, DPDPA and country-level requirements required.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to gain the trust of and form solid relationships with business partners in various functions as well as Legal Department colleagues.
  • Highly Preferred: IAPP certification, CIPP-A

Additional Skills:

  • Preferred: Familiarity and experience with artificial intelligence governance
  • Decision-making ability and experience.
  • Problem-solver – able to find practical solutions and provide practical guidance.
  • Accountable and hands-on, self-starter, results oriented.
  • Desire to deeply understand products and business.
  • Able to manage multiple high-priority projects simultaneously.
  • Familiarity with medical device or pharmaceutical industry preferred.
  • Excellent analytical, detail-oriented, organized and information seeking skills.
  • Excellent organization and time management skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills and interpersonal relationship skills including negotiating and relationship management skills with ability to drive achievement of objectives.
  • Strict attention to detail.
  • Ability to interact professionally with all organizational levels and proactively escalate issues to appropriate levels of management in the organization.
  • Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Ability to represent the privacy function on initiatives within multiple area or campaigns, interfacing with project managers, legal team, and other relevant stakeholders.

What is it like to work at Edwards Lifesciences in the Czech Republic?

As a global leader in patient-focused medical innovations, we offer rewarding opportunities and exciting challenges in a truly international, dynamic and friendly work environment.

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment where all employees can grow, personally and professionally. To achieve this, we offer on-the-job development, training opportunities and the support and guidance provided by dedicated employee groups (the Edwards Network of Women, Edwards Foundation charity team, sustainability activities, and others).

Edwards Lifesciences in the Czech Republic also offers the following benefits:

  • Competitive Compensation and Benefits package
  • Flexible working hours, remote working
  • Pension Plan Risk Life Insurance
  • Virtual Medical Clinic (online access to healthcare)
  • Meal Benefits
  • Service Awards
  • Enhanced Sick Leave Benefits
  • Flexible Benefit Plan (Cafeteria)
  • Employee Stock Purchase Program
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Comprehensive Wellness Program including onsite gym, Yoga, Pilates or SM System classes, massages, fresh fruit in the office, healthy lifestyle workshops, educational events, charity activities and much more.



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