Develop, maintain, and lead the company’s privacy and data protection strategy, ensuring alignment with corporate risk management and compliance frameworks
Serve as the principal advisor to legal, senior management, and the Board on privacy risks, trends, and regulatory developments
Foster cross-functional collaboration on privacy matters
Design, implement, and continuously enhance the privacy compliance program, including policies, procedures, training, and governance mechanisms to promote compliance with state, federal and international privacy laws
Oversee data privacy impact assessments (DPIAs), records of processing activities, and other regulatory documentation
Monitor global and US federal and state privacy laws and regulations (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA, CCPA and other state regulations, etc.) and advise on implications for the company’s operations
Manage relationships with data protection authorities (as appropriate) and coordinate responses to privacy-related inquiries, audits, and investigations
Develop and conduct communication, education, and training initiatives
Partner with IT, IT security, and legal to ensure alignment between privacy, cybersecurity, and information management programs related to data protection
Conduct other legal tasks as needed from time to time.

5+ years of relevant experience in a corporate medical device environment
Experience supporting commercial teams and supporting them to meet privacy objectives by advising on privacy requirements
Familiarity with HIPAA, GDPR, and U.S. state privacy laws
Experience working with clinical management initiatives and reviewing Informed Consent requirements and regulatory submissions
Experience supporting Patient Support Programs
Comfortable in a face-paced and demanding environment
Capable of developing and maintaining effective, professional, and collaborative relationships across Saluda
Demonstrated ability to work independently and proactively, anticipating needs and building strategic programs to increase efficiencies in the organization
High ethical standards and integrity; ability and maturity to maintain confidential information
Excellent judgment and ability to translate privacy concepts into actionable business strategies
Exceptional communication, presentation, and stakeholder engagement skills
Excellent written and verbal communications skills
Self-confidence with the courage of his/her convictions
Self-motivated, independent self-starter
Business-minded problem solver
Willingness to take on matters outside of current expertise.

Senior Manager, Privacy

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