Senior Manager, Data Privacy, APAC

At Alcon, we're passionate about enhancing sight and helping people see brilliantly. With more than 25,000 associates, we innovate fearlessly, champion progress, and act swiftly to impact global eye health. We foster an inclusive culture, recognizing your contributions and offering opportunities to grow your career like never before. Together, we make a difference in the lives of our patients and customers. Are you ready to join us

Responsibilities:

The Senior Manager, Data Privacy, APAC role is responsible for the development, implementation, maintenance, and adherence to the organization's privacy and technology law program -Collaboration with legal counsel and management, key departments, and committees to ensure organization has and maintains appropriate privacy and confidentiality consent, authorization forms, and information notices and materials reflecting current organization and legal practices and requirements -Information privacy risk assessments -Compliance monitoring activities in coordination with the organization's other compliance and operational assessment functions -Development of corporate privacy policies and procedures for the handling of protected health information. In this role, you will lead complex projects, using your advanced skills and experience to achieve objectives and enhance project performance. Specifics include:

• Manage the development and maintenance of privacy policies and procedures for handling protected health information (PHI)

• Conduct regular privacy risk assessments and assist with privacy audits to ensure compliance

• Work closely with legal counsel to develop and review consent forms, authorization forms, and information notices

• Monitor privacy compliance and collaborate with departments to address privacy-related issues and concerns

• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to integrate privacy practices into operational processes

• Track developments in privacy regulations and ensure compliance with local, national, and international privacy laws

• Develop and maintain privacy-related training programs for employees to ensure understanding and compliance

Education:

Degree from an accredited law school or reputable institution of higher education.

Skills & Experience:

• Admitted to practice law in one jurisdiction relevant for Asia-Pacific practice
• 10 years legal experiences including at least 5-year prior working experiences working in-house multinational companies
• Prior APAC exposure, strong understanding of APAC privacy, data protection and data security laws, technology laws including AI and Cybersecurity related regulations.
• Experienced in handling privacy inquiries, complaints and incidents.
• Prior in-house experience with a multinational healthcare company for business partner role is not a must but is preferred
• This is an individual contributor role, ideal for someone with strategic business partnering mindset and hands-on experience.
• Detail-oriented self-starter who can handle multiple matters on a timely basis.
• Solid interpersonal skills and proven ability to communicate complex issues in a clear and succinct manner.
• Able to learn new things quickly. Well-organized and capable of handling workload in a complex matrix Organisation.
• Visa sponsorship/relocation not authorized.

Why join Alcon

- Join a global leader with a rich history of innovation and excellence in eye care.

- Be part of a collaborative and supportive team culture that values diversity and inclusion.

- Enjoy a competitive compensation package and opportunities for career advancement.

- Make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients worldwide by contributing to cutting-edge advancements in eye health.

If you're ready to take the next step in your career and lead a dynamic team towards success, we want to hear from you! Apply now and join us in shaping the future of eye care at Alcon.

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