Senior Privacy Counsel, APAC - Australia, Virtual Address

Work Flexibility: Hybrid or Onsite

Serves as a member of the Global Compliance and Privacy team.  Responsible for the oversight, development and implementation of Stryker’s global privacy and data protection strategy in the APAC region.  Leads the development and implementation of legal privacy strategies impacting commercial businesses and functions, provides leadership and direction within the global privacy team, implements best practice standards and guidance, driving a privacy compliant culture within the region. Provides strategic advisement to the business and functions on a wide range of privacy matters and issues, including but not limited to, the application of local and regional data privacy and protection laws.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities: (Detailed Description)

Oversees the development and implementation of the global privacy strategy in APAC Provides leadership and strategic support for issues arising from Data Privacy Impact Assessments (DPIAs), cross-border data transfers, consent requirements and cookie compliance, and strategic commercial engagements Coordinates with senior leaders to establish effective, practical controls with respect to legal and ethical data collection, management, and storage Leads privacy support for business development and research and development activities, including advising on product development, third-party vendor risks, and data sharing arrangements Directs privacy related investigations and coordinates data breach responses with the global privacy team and partners Monitors, responds to and proactively engages with industry associations, law makers, and regulators on developments in data protection  Establishes and supports, in partnership with Legal and Compliance partners, contract management process to proactively identify, evaluate and manage risks and enable the organization to deliver sustainable business growth Leads enterprise cross-border data sharing strategy within the APAC region, including intracompany data sharing arrangements and onward transfer agreements Coordinates with senior members of Stryker's Legal and Corporate Communications teams to respond to inquiries from regulators, enforcement agencies, and data protection authorities Remains current in legal requirements and data management practices, resources, and technology solutions, including active engagement with other industry peers and privacy professionals Provides regular reports on KPIs and metrics to Chief Privacy Officer, Senior Business Leaders, and other key stakeholder groups as needed Supports and advises on privacy implications of strategic partnerships, M&A activities and post-acquisition integrations Serves as a leader within the Global Privacy team supporting the recruitment, selection, training and ongoing performance management of talent, providing input into the enterprise privacy strategy, and coordinating and managing resources to ensure planned objectives and goals are achieved Manages budget and spend including outside counsel to support program goals

Education & Special Trainings:

• Juris Doctorate Degree or Comparable Degree required
• Broad knowledge of relevant country, regional privacy laws and regulations
• Recognized Privacy Professional certification (CIPP, CIPM, etc.), law firm and/or in-house experience

Qualifications & Experience:

• Juris Doctorate Degree or qualified to practice in relevant jurisdiction (APAC) required
• Demonstrated knowledge about global privacy laws including but not limited to PIPL, Privacy Act (Australia), PDPA, PDPO, PIPA, and others
• Recommended 10 years’ experience.
• Demonstrates professional demeanor and executive presence. 
• Perceived as highly competent with developed business acumen and good judgment. Initiates, embraces and supports change in a dynamic environment.
• Effectively inspires, educates and empowers others.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Demonstrates ability to effectively working cross-culture/cross-borders. 
• Oversees complex work which is well planned, communicated and completed with a high level of quality.
• Well-developed ability to show discretion and maintain confidentiality.
• General knowledge of the budgeting process, expense and headcount management. 
• Understanding of business financials and reporting and ability to effectively allocate resources for maximum impact.

Physical & Mental Requirements:

• Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.  Generally, involves sitting most of the time.
• Must be able to operate common office equipment (e.g. computer, printer, copy machine, calculator, telephone, etc.).
• Must be able to review printed and handwritten materials.
• Must be able to communicate telephonically and with large groups of people

Travel Percentage: 10%