Head of Data Privacy Americas / Regional Director Data Privacy

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. 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. The annual pay range for this position is $170,000 – $190,000 The 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. Your ZEISS Recruiting Team: Jo Anne Mittelman Zeiss 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). Step out of your comfort zone, excel and redefine the limits of what is possible. That’s just what our employees are doing every single day – in order to set the pace through our innovations and enable outstanding achievements. After all, behind every successful company are many great fascinating people. In a spacious modern setting full of opportunities for further development, ZEISS employees work in a place where expert knowledge and team spirit reign supreme. All of this is supported by a special ownership structure and the long-term goal of the Carl Zeiss Foundation: to bring science and society into the future together. Join us today. Inspire people tomorrow. Diversity is a part of ZEISS. We look forward to receiving your application regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion, philosophy of life, disability, age, sexual orientation or identity. Apply now! It takes less than 10 minutes.

Salary : $170,000 - $190,000