Chief Privacy Officer & Senior Legal Director

Additional Location(s): US-MN-Arden Hills

Diversity - Innovation - Caring - Global Collaboration - Winning Spirit - High Performance

At Boston Scientific, we’ll give you the opportunity to harness all that’s within you by working in teams of diverse and high-performing employees, tackling some of the most important health industry challenges. With access to the latest tools, information and training, we’ll help you in advancing your skills and career. Here, you’ll be supported in progressing – whatever your ambitions.       

About the role:

Reporting into the Vice President, Chief Global Regulatory and Privacy Counsel, the Chief Privacy Officer provides legal advice and counsel on global personal data protection regulations and privacy in relation to a variety of areas, including: information technology, regulatory compliance, healthcare compliance, employment, product liability, product development, contracts, acquisitions, marketing and other areas as needed.  Directs outside counsel's preparation of legal documents.  Represents the company in non-patent related matters.

Your responsibilities include: 

• Sets and manages the strategic direction of the Global Privacy legal practice that defines, develops, maintains and implements policies and processes that enable consistent, compliant privacy practices across the Company.
• Collaborates with senior management and divisional/functional officers to establish governance for privacy compliance, to include acting as Chairman of the Global Privacy Management Committee.
• Advises business units on personal data protection legal matters relating to the Company, business units and business objectives.
• Oversee response to regulatory inquiries relating to privacy.
• Reviews, advises business drafts, and approves data protection requirements in contracts in a variety of areas, including supply/manufacturer, distribution, consulting, non-disclosure, real estate, research, clinical investigator, asset purchase, business acquisitions and mergers, and other areas as needed to ensure business interests are protected.
• Consults with outside counsel to provide advice in areas of outside counsel’s expertise.  Manages outside counsel spend within acceptable budgets.
• Reviews and approves marketing programs, promotional pieces, and product literature and advises business on legal compliance issues involving personal data collection and use for marketing and sales.
• Advises human resources department on content and implementation of policies and procedures and on personal data protection for labor and employment matters.
• Provides legal counsel and support in business development activities, including conducting due diligence, advising on employment and benefits issues, facilitating transfer of legal responsibilities, assisting and advising on other acquisition-related issues as they arise, and directing outside counsel in assisting the Company with acquisition issues as needed.
• Provides legal advice and counsel to Company personnel in diverse matters by assisting, advising, investigating, researching and resolving legal matters within corporate legal policies to ensure that company personnel are aware of and in compliance with applicable OUS, state and federal laws and regulations.
• Oversees development and delivery of training to Company personnel.
• Develops, implements and/or revises policies and Standard Operating Procedures consistent with OUS and US privacy laws and regulations and acceptable Company practices.
• Monitors and ensures compliance with Company privacy policies and SOPs.
• Establish and support a work environment of continuous improvement that supports BSC's Quality Policy, Quality System and the appropriate regulations for the area they support.  Ensure all employees are trained to do their work and their training is documented.
• Maintain current knowledge of applicable laws and regulatory changes and monitor advances in information privacy technologies to ensure organizational adaptation and compliance.  Lead compliance implementation efforts as needed.

Required Qualifications:

• JD Degree
• 8 to 12 years of experience focused on privacy and compliance, preferably in-house.
• Strong business acumen and practical approach to problem solving
• Leadership and expert communication skills to influence, advocate for and drive change and compliance across a global company
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Understanding of HIPAA and other applicable U.S. privacy and data protection laws and regulations (federal and state) required

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certification in one or more of the following:
• International Association of Privacy Professionals certification (CIPP, CIPM)
• Certified in Healthcare Privacy Compliance (CHPC) by the Health Care Compliance Association.
• Understanding of Global data protection trends and regulations
• International business experience preferred

Requisition ID: 607586

Minimum Salary: $164800 

Maximum Salary: $313200 

The anticipated compensation listed above and the value of core and optional employee benefits offered by Boston Scientific (BSC) – see www.bscbenefitsconnect.com--will vary based on actual location of the position and other pertinent factors considered in determining actual compensation for the role. Compensation will be commensurate with demonstrable level of experience and training, pertinent education including licensure and certifications, among other relevant business or organizational needs. At BSC, it is not typical for an individual to be hired near the bottom or top of the anticipated salary range listed above.

Compensation for non-exempt (hourly), non-sales roles may also include variable compensation from time to time (e.g., any overtime and shift differential) and annual bonus target (subject to plan eligibility and other requirements).

Compensation for exempt, non-sales roles may also include variable compensation, i.e., annual bonus target and long-term incentives (subject to plan eligibility and other requirements).

For MA positions: It is unlawful to require or administer a lie detector test for employment. Violators are subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

As a leader in medical science for more than 40 years, we are committed to solving the challenges that matter most – united by a deep caring for human life. Our mission to advance science for life is about transforming lives through innovative medical solutions that improve patient lives, create value for our customers, and support our employees and the communities in which we operate. Now more than ever, we have a responsibility to apply those values to everything we do – as a global business and as a global corporate citizen.

So, choosing a career with Boston Scientific (NYSE: BSX) isn’t just business, it’s personal. And if you’re a natural problem-solver with the imagination, determination, and spirit to make a meaningful difference to people worldwide, we encourage you to apply and look forward to connecting with you!

At Boston Scientific, we recognize that nurturing a diverse and inclusive workplace helps us be more innovative and it is important in our work of advancing science for life and improving patient health. That is why we stand for inclusion, equality, and opportunity for all. By embracing the richness of our unique backgrounds and perspectives, we create a better, more rewarding place for our employees to work and reflect the patients, customers, and communities we serve. 

Boston Scientific Corporation has been and will continue to be an equal opportunity employer. To ensure full implementation of its equal employment policy, the Company will continue to take steps to assure that recruitment, hiring, assignment, promotion, compensation, and all other personnel decisions are made and administered without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, gender expression, veteran status, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information or any other protected class.

Please be advised that certain US based positions, including without limitation field sales and service positions that call on hospitals and/or health care centers, require acceptable proof of COVID-19 vaccination status.  Candidates will be notified during the interview and selection process if the role(s) for which they have applied require proof of vaccination as a condition of employment.  Boston Scientific continues to evaluate its policies and protocols regarding the COVID-19 vaccine and will comply with all applicable state and federal law and healthcare credentialing requirements.   As employees of the Company, you will be expected to meet the ongoing requirements for your roles, including any new requirements, should the Company’s policies or protocols change with regard to COVID-19 vaccination.