Data Protection Officer & Legal Counsel

At Medtronic Diabetes, we are looking for a Data Protection Officer & Senior Counsel to join the legal department as a key contributor to our Global Privacy Team.

Your day will include a variety of matters requiring you to assist, advise, investigate, research, and resolve legal matters as well as write corporate policies to ensure personnel are aware of and compliant with applicable privacy laws.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and promote Medtronic’s compliance with GDPR and other data protection laws, maintain documentation, and produce compliance reports.
• Advise the organization and employees on data protection obligations and best practices, serving as a subject matter expert and providing education, awareness, and training initiatives.
• Develop, implement, and monitor data protection aspects of compliance programs, coordinating with cross‑functional departments.
• Develop, maintain, and support processes for reporting, managing, and responding to personal data breaches, privacy incidents, and inquiries from stakeholders and authorities.
• Serve as the main point of contact for data protection regulators, external privacy counsel, and respond to privacy‑related requests and complaints from customers, regulators, and data subjects.
• Review, structure, negotiate, and draft privacy, data protection agreements, and advise on data protection requirements in contracts and business activities, including mergers, acquisitions, and outsourcing.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned to support Medtronic’s privacy, compliance, and business objectives.

Required Knowledge and Experience

• In‑house or corporate experience, ideally within healthcare, medical devices, or highly regulated environments.
• Demonstrated experience building, implementing, and managing data protection programs in organizations subject to multiple privacy and data protection regulations.
• Expert‑level knowledge of national and international data protection laws, including GDPR and applicable US/EU healthcare privacy frameworks.
• Familiarity with the legal and compliance implications of IT service management, customer relationship management, and cloud‑based systems, and experience negotiating data protection agreements.
• Understanding of responsible AI and data governance principles, with the ability to provide legal guidance on fairness, accountability, transparency, and ethical deployment of AI technologies within healthcare and medical device context.

Physical Job Requirements

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this position.

Benefits & Compensation

Medtronic offers a competitive salary and flexible benefits package, and the position is eligible for a short‑term incentive called the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP).

About Medtronic

We lead global healthcare technology and boldly attack the most challenging health problems facing humanity. Our mission is to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life, uniting a global team of over 95,000 passionate people.