Senior International Privacy & Gdpr Manager

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Senior International Privacy & GDPR Manager to play a key role in our global privacy and data protection initiatives, with a strong focus on GDPR, related privacy regulations, and will be instrumental in constructing, implementing, and maintaining a strong data protection program globally. It would be preferred for the successful candidate to have experience with compliance and anti-corruption laws and regulations.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Support and contribute to development, implementation, and maintenance of the company's global privacy and GDPR framework.
• Provide subject‑matter expertise and recommendations on privacy risk tradeoffs, remediation approaches, and escalation recommendations in partnership with Legal, Compliance, IT, Security, and senior leadership.
• Assist in identifying, assessing, and managing privacy‑related enterprise risk, including advising leadership on material risks, emerging regulatory exposure, and mitigation strategies.
• Collaborate with relevant stakeholders to develop, implement, and maintain the company's global privacy and data protection framework, ensuring compliance with GDPR, UK Data Protection Act, and other relevant international regulations.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to conduct regular privacy impact assessments (PIAs) and data protection impact assessments (DPIAs).
• Provide support to Data Incident Response activities, including support to applicable investigations, reporting, record‑keeping, and/or remediation activities.
• Develop and maintain guidance, templates, and documentation for cross‑border data transfer mechanisms (including SCCs and other approved frameworks), in alignment with Legal strategy.
• Handle Data Subject Access Requests and other similar inquiries.
• Manage and update data protection registers, including the Records of Processing Activities (RoPA) and the Data Breach register.
• Provide guidance to internal teams on privacy‑by‑design and privacy‑by‑default principles.
• Lead internal audits, risk assessments, and compliance reviews related to data protection.
• Monitor regulatory developments and advise leadership on emerging privacy risks and opportunities.
• Provide support to communications with Data Protection Authorities.
• Draft and update internal policies and procedures to ensure appropriate strategies, infrastructure, and processes in light of the evolving legal and regulatory landscape.
• Develop and manage delivery of effective and engaging privacy training for employees at all levels, and develop effective communication structure, program, materials and tools.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from accredited university required.
• 7+ years of experience in GDPR, preferably in a leadership role or role with significant privacy responsibilities in a global company (life sciences technology industry experience preferred).
• Fluency in English.

Qualifications / Other Attributes

• Graduate degree and/or professional accreditation preferred (e.g., Certified Information Privacy Professional Europe (CIPP/E), BCS/ISEB Certificate in Data Protection or equivalent qualification).
• 10+ years of experience preferred in a privacy leadership role or role with significant privacy responsibilities in a global company (life sciences technology industry experience preferred).
• Fluency in French, German, or Spanish.
• Ability to travel internationally and up to 25%.
• Experience with anti‑corruption and anti‑bribery regulations.
• Strong knowledge of and experience in healthcare compliance.
• Highest standards of personal and professional integrity and character, maintaining confidentiality.
• Ability to identify risks and changes in the global risk environment facing the company.
• Highly motivated and confident to work independently, with support from more experienced subject matter experts as required.
• Ability to navigate ambiguities, prioritize, and manage numerous simultaneous projects under deadline pressure.
• Strong project and resource management skills.
• Strong oral and written communication and presentation skills.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills with proven ability to influence people across functions and regions.
• Appreciation for and sensitivity toward a wide range of cultural differences.
• Ability to resolve issues effectively, efficiently, and diplomatically.
• Desire to work as a team member with all levels of employees and management.
• Genuine desire to work in an international setting with enthusiasm for diversity of work.

The annual salary range for this position varies by location:

• UK: £84,500 – 130,900 GBP.
• Spain: €79,100 – 122,500.
• Italy: €73,400 – 113,800.
• Poland: PLN 176,500 – 273,500.

The actual compensation may vary based on geographic location, work experience, education, and skill level. The salary range is CONMED's good faith belief at the time of this posting.

This position is not eligible for employer‑visa sponsorship.