Serve as the senior regional privacy executive for IM across the Americas, responsible for strategic leadership, direction‑setting, and regulatory oversight.
Translate the global IM privacy strategy into an Americas regional execution plan aligned with business priorities and legal requirements.
Oversee day‑to‑day privacy operations across the region, including governance, risk management, escalations, and regulatory engagement.
Promote ethical, responsible, and innovative data use across IM Commercial, Clinical, R&D, Robotics, Digital, and connected‑device programs.
Represent privacy at regional leadership forums and partner with senior leaders across Commercial, Clinical, R&D, Technology, Quality, Supply Chain, and Medical Affairs.

Strong expertise in GDPR, UK GDPR, and major Americas data protection laws.
Deep knowledge of IM environments, including clinical data, product lifecycle data, and commercial data environments.
Experience with privacy‑by‑design, data governance, AI/ML governance, and cross‑border data mechanisms.
Proven ability to lead complex privacy programs across multinational, matrixed organizations.
Strong executive influence and strategic advisory experience across technical, clinical, and commercial functions.
Demonstrated success leading large, distributed teams and extended steward networks.
Strong coaching, mentoring, and talent‑development capabilities.
Exceptional communication, relationship‑building, and facilitation skills.
Ability to translate complex regulatory requirements into clear, actionable business guidance.
Strong understanding of IM business models, connected‑device ecosystems, clinical operations, product development lifecycles, and digital transformation.

Director, Privacy & Data Protection – Americas

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