Head Data Privacy & AI Compliance - Switzerland & Germany
Hybrid · Munich, Bavaria, Germany or Nürnberg, Bavaria, Germany
Job Summary
Lead DPDAI for Switzerland and Germany, ensuring strong local implementation of Novartis’ global Data Privacy & AI program. Manage and develop the German DPDAI team; act as Data Privacy Officer for the Swiss entities; translate global policies into practical country guidance on consent, secondary use, retention/destruction, and cross-border transfers. Horizon-scan for emerging privacy and AI legislation and drive timely country adoption of changes. Own the country DPDAI risk strategy, oversee privacy notices, procedures, training, and response processes, and maintain risk/control documentation. Represent Novartis in relevant industry groups on privacy and AI topics. Fluent in German and English; experience in multinational organisations and regulatory environments preferred.
Required Qualifications
- Essential Law degree or business degree with executive education in data privacy (Swiss and German context)
- Proven people leadership experience
- Hands-on experience designing and running privacy/AI compliance programs, controls, and governance
- Fluent in German and English
- Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills across business and functional teams
- Desirable certifications (e.g., CIPP/E, CIPM, AIGP) and experience in pharma/healthcare sector
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