Compliance & Data Privacy Specialist EMEA
At ZOLL, we're passionate about improving patient outcomes and helping save lives.
We provide innovative technologies that make a meaningful difference in people's lives. Our medical devices, software and related services are used worldwide to diagnose and treat patients suffering from serious cardiopulmonary and respiratory conditions.
Location: Central Europe (remote/hybrid)
Reporting to: EMEA Compliance & Privacy Lead
Travel: 10–15% across Europe
Contract: Permanent
About the Role
This is an excellent opportunity for a compliance or privacy professional to develop expertise in both GDPR/data privacy and healthcare compliance within the medical device industry. You'll partner closely with business teams across EMEA, providing practical, solutions-focused guidance and supporting key compliance and privacy initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
Data Privacy (GDPR)
- Support GDPR and data privacy projects across EMEA.
- Assist with data mapping, Records of Processing Activities (ROPA), and DPIAs.
- Advise on lawful processing of personal and health data.
- Support GDPR training, data subject rights processes, international data transfers, and privacy-by-design initiatives.
- Collaborate with Legal, IT, HR, Marketing, Sales, Clinical, and Product teams.
Healthcare Compliance
- Support ZOLL's healthcare compliance program in line with AdvaMed and MedTech Europe Codes.
- Advise on compliant interactions with healthcare professionals and organizations.
- Assist with compliance training, risk assessments, and mitigation activities.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in law, Information Security, Data Management, Life Sciences, or a related field.
- 2-3+ years' experience in data privacy, compliance, or a related area.
- Strong understanding of GDPR, including health data, DPIAs, data subject rights, and international transfers.
- Privacy or compliance certification (CIPP/E, CIPM, CCEP, etc.) is preferred.
- Experience or strong interest in medical devices, healthcare compliance, or regulated industries.
Skills
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to translate regulatory requirements into practical business guidance.
- Proactive, solution-oriented mindset with strong project management capabilities.
- Fluent English required; German, French, Spanish, or Italian is an advantage.
What ZOLL Offers
- Exposure to international GDPR and compliance programs.
- Development of specialist expertise in privacy and medical technology.
- Opportunity to work on high-impact projects in a growing global organization.
- Career growth within an experienced EMEA Compliance & Privacy team
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