VP, Chief Privacy Officer, Orthopedics

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Vice President, Chief Privacy Officer (CPO), DePuy Synthes

Raynham, MA;
Raritan, NJ;
Westchester, PA;
Ireland;
Switzerland

DePuy Synthes, a global leader in Orthopaedics, separating from Johnson & Johnson.

The VP, Chief Privacy Officer provides enterprise‑wide leadership for privacy strategy, governance, and compliance across DePuy Synthes. This high‑impact role partners with Legal, IT, Cybersecurity, R&D, Commercial, and Operations leaders to embed privacy‑by‑design principles into products, systems, marketing and other business processes.

• Set and execute the global privacy strategy, policies, and governance framework for DePuy Synthes.
• Ensure compliance with global privacy, data protection, and cybersecurity laws and regulations (including GDPR, U.S. state privacy laws, digital product standards, and other applicable international requirements).
• Serve as the primary executive leader for privacy risk management, including oversight of privacy impact assessments and mitigation plans.
• Partner with Legal, R&D, Cybersecurity, and Technology teams to integrate privacy‑by‑design and privacy‑by‑default into systems, products, and digital initiatives.
• Monitor new and proposed privacy laws and regulations and provide strategic guidance to senior leaders and the Board on privacy risks, trends, and regulatory developments.
• Lead and develop a global privacy organization, including talent development and succession planning, to operationalize privacy requirements and promote a strong culture of privacy and data protection.
• Oversee privacy contracting practices to ensure compliance with applicable laws, guidelines, and best practices.
• Direct the development and implementation of a company‑wide privacy training program, including the institution and instruction of named privacy stewards in the relevant functions.
• Together with Cybersecurity, oversee privacy incident response, investigations, and support regulatory interactions as needed.
• Work with Government Affairs to develop and maintain trusted relationships with data protection commissioners and government enforcement agencies and execute a strategy for impacting evolving privacy laws affecting the company.

• JD in the United States or in a European jurisdiction.
• 14+ years of progressive experience in privacy, data protection, cybersecurity, or related risk functions within a complex, global organization in healthcare.
• Demonstrated expertise interpreting and applying global privacy regulations (GDPR, U.S. federal and state privacy laws, HIPAA, FDCA).
• Experience advising senior executives on privacy strategy and enterprise risk.
• Demonstrated ability to build, operationalize, and improve processes and high‑performing teams.
• Proven ability to lead global, cross‑functional teams and influence without direct authority.
• Strong strategic thinking, judgment, and decision‑making capabilities.

• Prior experience supporting or managing a data incident management and response process, including data subject and regulatory enforcement agency notifications.
• Background partnering with information systems, cybersecurity, and digital technology teams.
• Experience supporting business transformation or operating‑model changes.
• Degree in Information Systems, Master of Business Administration, or Master of Public Policy.

• Travel:
  Up to 20% domestic and international.
• Language:
  Fluency in English required; additional languages a plus.
• Certifications such as CIPP, CIPM, or equivalent preferred.

The anticipated base pay range for this position is $ – $.

• Vacation – 120 hours per calendar year
• Sick time – 40 hours per calendar year (48 hours in Colorado, 56 hours in Washington)
• Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays – 13 days per calendar year
• Work, Personal and Family Time – up to 40 hours per calendar year
• Parental Leave – 480 hours within one year of birth/adoption/foster care of a child
• Bereavement Leave – 240 hours for an immediate family member; 40 hours for an extended family member per calendar year
• Caregiver Leave – 80 hours in a 52‑week rolling period
• Volunteer Leave – 32 hours…