Head of Data Privacy Americas / Regional Director Data Privacy

About Us: How many companies can say they’ve been in business for over 177 years?! Here at ZEISS, we certainly can! As the pioneers of science, ZEISS handles the everchanging environments in a fast-paced world, meeting it with cutting edge of technologies and continuous advancements. ZEISS believes that innovation and technology are the key to a sustainable future and solutions for global change. We have a diverse range of portfolios throughout the ZEISS family in segments like, Industrial Quality & Research, Medical Technology, Consumer Markets and Semiconductor Manufacturing Technology. We are a global company with over 42,000 employees and have over 4,000 in the US and Canada alone! Make a difference, come join the team! Location/Region: This position is located in White Plains, New York.What’s the role?  As a Head of Data Privacy Americas / Regional Director Data Privacy, you get to work with an astonishing team that plays a vital role in Zeiss Share Services. Show case your skills and experience with process enhancement.Sound Interesting?  Here’s what you’ll do:   The Regional Director, Data Privacy will oversee the regional operational management of the North America data privacy framework, applicable policies and procedures, and the related governance operating model. The role will work closely and collaboratively with the local Data Protection Coordinators, Global Data Protection Office, Corporate Counsel, and other stakeholders. This position reports to the Head of Compliance & Legal Affairs, with functional alignment with the Global Data Protection Officer.Do you qualify?  10+ years of relevant work experience, including hands-on management and proven contribution at both strategic and operational levels.Deep understanding of complex data privacy laws and principles, including HIPAA, GDPR, and CCPA.Expertise in triaging privacy-related questions and issue spotting.IAPP certification required.JD from an accredited law school or similar degree preferred.Excellent written, verbal, and social communication skills.Strong work ethic and sense of accountability and integrity.Solid team success orientation and ability to work both independently and collaboratively with diverse teams across the organization.Self-starter, with a demonstrated ability to identify issues, resolve problems and drive projects to completion.Demonstrated capacity to work independently.Trustworthy, positive, energetic, optimistic attitude with a willingness to work directly to achieve goals.A creative problem solver who is eager to learn about new ideas and concepts.We have amazing benefits to support you as an employee at ZEISS!MedicalVisionDental401k MatchingEmployee Assistance ProgramsVacation and sick payThe list goes on!The annual pay range for this position is $170,000  – $190,000The pay offered for this role may be influenced by factors such as job location, scope of role, qualifications, education, experience, & complexity/specialization/scarcity of talent. This position is also eligible for a performance bonus or sales commissions.  ZEISS also offers robust benefits, including medical plans, retirement savings plan and paid time off.Zeiss is an Equal Opportunity Employer.Your ZEISS Recruiting Team:Jo Anne MittelmanZeiss provides Equal Employment Opportunity without unlawful regard to an Applicants race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender, marital status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, military or veteran status, citizen status, sexual orientation, pregnancy (includes childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical condition), genetic predisposition, carrier status, gender expression or identity, including transgender identity, or any other class or characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law of the employee (or the people with whom the employee associates, including relatives and friends). SummaryLocation: White Plains, NYType: Full time