The organization
Founded in 1949 as a medical repair company, we’re now among the world’s largest medical technology, services and solutions companies, employing more than 89,000 people worldwide, serving physicians, hospitals and patients in over 155 countries. With our European Operations Center for Distribution and Shared Services in Heerlen, the Bakken Research Center in Maastricht, our manufacturing facility in Kerkrade, and the Dutch sales office in Eindhoven, Medtronic Netherlands has more than 1,750 employees.
The function
The Data Protection and Privacy Consultant EMEA (“Consultant”) provides leadership and direct support for the strategy, design, development, implementation, and ongoing management of Medtronic’s Global Data Protection and Privacy Program activities that address and support US and OUS legal and regulatory requirements, with a particular focus on EMEA. In collaboration with the Senior Director, this seasoned professional actively engages with privacy professionals within the team as well as regional and business unit personnel and leaders to provide privacy expertise, direct support, and influence management for operational execution and compliance with US and OUS based legal, regulatory and business data protection and privacy requirements.