Head Data Privacy – AI Compliance

Responsibilities

• Lead DPDAI for Switzerland and Germany, ensuring strong local implementation of Novartis’ global Data Privacy & AI program
• Manage and develop the German DPDAI team; set clear priorities, ways of working, and delivery standards
• Serve as Data Privacy Officer for the Swiss Novartis entities
• Partner with business and functional leaders to enable responsible data and AI use—providing clear, pragmatic regulatory advice
• Translate global policies and standards into practical country guidance (e.g., consent, secondary use, retention/destruction, and cross‐border transfers)
• Act as the first point of contact for interpretation and application of group‐wide DPDAI policies, procedures, and guidelines
• Horizon‐scan for emerging privacy and AI legislation; assess impact and drive timely country adoption of required changes
• Own the country DPDAI risk strategy—identify, assess, and elevate key risks through governance channels, including senior leadership reporting where needed
• Oversee privacy notices, procedures, training, and response processes (e.g., access requests and complaints) in line with global standards
• Maintain evidence and risk/control documentation in OneTrust and related frameworks, enabling timely remediation by the business
• Represent Novartis in relevant industry groups and associations on privacy and AI topics

Requirements

• Law degree or business degree with executive education in data privacy (Swiss and German context)
• Proven people leadership experience
• Deep knowledge of global data privacy and AI regulatory regimes and how to apply them in practice
• Hands‐on experience designing and running privacy/AI compliance programs, controls, and governance
• Ability to operate effectively in complex, multi‐country regulatory environments
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills across business and functional teams
• Fluent in German and English