.This is where you save and sustain livesAt Baxter, we are deeply connected by our mission. No matter your role at Baxter, your work makes a positive impact on people around the world. You'll feel a sense of purpose throughout the organization, as we know our work improves outcomes for millions of patients.Baxter's products and therapies are found in almost every hospital worldwide, in clinics and in the home. For over 85 years, we have pioneered significant medical innovations that transform healthcare.Together, we create a place where we are happy, successful and inspire each other. This is where you can do your best work.Join us at the intersection of saving and sustaining lives—where your purpose accelerates our mission.SUMMARYThis role will lead the implementation and day-to-day management of the Data Privacy program of the MPT and Pharma segments in WE geographies in accordance with Baxter Global Privacy Policy and GDPR policy, as well as the GDPR and other local privacy laws, supporting the EU DPO, HST & CPS Europe/ECEMEA. This role will also manage Switzerland privacy compliance as the European Headquarters. The role will have to partner as appropriate with senior functional leaders in order to: (i) mobilize resources across the organization to implement the Data Privacy program, so that Baxter employees can achieve their business goals consistent with Baxter's values and standards and applicable data protection legal requirements, and (ii) enable the development and execution of innovative data-driven business initiatives while ensuring compliance with data privacy and data protection laws in the WE and Swiss geographies .ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIESAct as the deputy of the Associate General Counsel, EU DPO, HST & CPS Europe/ECEMEA and implement the Baxter Privacy Office program being the first point of contact for the functions in WE and Swiss geographies.Drive Baxter's GDPR compliance efforts and milestones, while building a culture of privacy.Attend or facilitate the Privacy Office meetings and act as the first point of contact for the country Local Privacy Champions (LPCs).Be able to act independently and provide expert legal advice and counsel to Baxter on privacy matters.Provide leadership through leveraging of business and industry information to enable the business or region in identifying and solving business issues.Partner and interact closely with country leaders and/or teams in the identification of privacy related issues and support the LPCs and the Associate General Counsel, EU DPO, HST & CPS Europe/ECEMEA in the efficient resolution.Identify areas of vulnerability and risk and undertake corrective plans to resolve the issues.Create awareness and perform trainings, as needed, following the Baxter Privacy Office Curriculum and functional needs.Conduct or support internal investigations of allegations of potential data breaches
