Senior International Privacy & GDPR Manager - valència
15 days ago
Valencia
We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Senior International Privacy & GDPR Manager to play a key role in our global privacy and data protection initiatives, with a strong focus on GDPR, related privacy regulations, and will be instrumental in constructing, implementing, and maintaining a strong data protection program globally. It would be preferred for the successful candidate to have experience with compliance and anti-corruption laws and regulations. Key Duties & Responsibilities: • Support and contribute to the development, implementation, and maintenance of the company’s global privacy and GDPR framework., • Provide subject‑matter expertise and recommendations on privacy risk tradeoffs, remediation approaches, and escalation recommendations, in partnership with Legal, Compliance, IT, Security, and senior leadership., • Assist in identifying, assessing, and managing privacy-related enterprise risk, including advising leadership on material risks, emerging regulatory exposure, and mitigation strategies., • Collaborate with relevant stakeholders to develop, implement, and maintain the company’s global privacy and data protection framework, ensuring compliance with GDPR, UK Data Protection Act, and other relevant international regulations., • Collaborate with internal stakeholders to conduct regular privacy impact assessments (PIAs) and data protection impact assessments (DPIAs)., • Provide support to Data Incident Response activities, including support to applicable investigations, reporting, record-keeping, and/or remediation activities., • Develop and maintain guidance, templates, and documentation for cross‑border data transfer mechanisms (including SCCs and other approved frameworks), in alignment with Legal strategy., • Handle Data Subject Access Requests, and other similar inquiries., • Manage and update data protection registers, including the Records of Processing Activities (RoPA) and the Data Breach register., • Provide guidance to internal teams on privacy-by-design and privacy-by-default principles., • Lead internal audits, risk assessments, and compliance reviews related to data protection., • Monitor regulatory developments and advise leadership on emerging privacy risks and opportunities., • Provide support to communications with Data Protection Authorities., • Standards, Policies & Procedures: Drafting and updating internal policies and procedures to ensure appropriate strategies, infrastructure, and processes in light of the evolving legal and regulatory landscape., • Communication, Education & Tools: Develop and manage delivery of effective and engaging privacy training for employees at all levels, and develop effective communication structure, program, materials and tools. Minimum Requirements: • Bachelor’s degree from accredited university required, • 7+ years of experience in GDPR preferably in a leadership role or a role with significant privacy responsibilities in a global company (life sciences technology industry experience preferred), • Fluency in English Qualifications/Other Attributes: • Graduate degree and/or professional accreditation preferred (e.g., Certified Information Privacy Professional Europe (CIPP/E), BCS/ISEB Certificate in Data Protection or equivalent qualification (CIPP/E), BCS/ISEB), • 10+ years of experience preferred in a privacy leadership role or a role with significant privacy responsibilities in a global company (life sciences technology industry experience preferred), • Fluency in French, German or Spanish., • Ability to travel internationally and up to 25%., • Experience with anti-corruption and anti-bribery regulations, • Strong knowledge of and experience in healthcare compliance., • Highest standards of personal and professional integrity and character, maintains confidentiality., • Ability to identify risks and identify changes in the global risk environment facing the company., • Highly motivated and confident to work independently, but with support from more experienced subject matter experts where required, • Ability to navigate ambiguities, prioritize and manage numerous simultaneous projects under deadline pressure., • Strong project and resource management skills., • Strong oral and written communication and presentation skills., • Strong interpersonal and leadership skills with proven ability to achieve outcomes by influencing people across functions and regions., • An appreciation for, and sensitivity toward, a wide range of cultural differences., • Ability to resolve issues effectively, efficiently and diplomatically., • Desire to work as a team member with all levels of employees and management., • Genuine desire to work in an international setting with a high-level enthusiasm for the diversity of work. This position is not eligible for employer-visa sponsorship. UK- Disclosure as required by applicable law, the annual salary range for this position is 84,500- 130,900 GBP. Spain - Disclosure as required by applicable law, the annual salary range for this position (€) 79,100-122,500. Italy - Disclosure as required by applicable law, the annual salary range for this position (€) 73,400-113,800. Poland - Disclosure as required by applicable law, the annual salary range for this position PLN 176,500 -273,500. The actual compensation may vary based on geographic location, work experience, education, and skill level. The salary range is CONMED’s good faith belief at the time of this posting. This job posting is anticipated to close on May 20, 2026. We may, however, extend this time period, in which case the posting will remain available on careers.conmed.com. Please submit your application as soon as possible as we will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis as we receive them.
