Ph3Summary /h3pHybrid. Relocation: This role is based in Basel, Switzerland. Novartis is unable to offer relocation support—please apply only if this location is accessible for you. /ppAt Novartis, data and AI are helping us reimagine medicine—while trust remains non negotiable. As Head Data Privacy AI Compliance for Switzerland and Germany, you will enable innovation responsibly by making sure our teams can use data and AI confidently, ethically, and in line with evolving regulations. You will lead the country DPDAI agenda, guide senior stakeholders on practical solutions, and provide clear assurance through strong risk management and governance—helping protect patients, employees, and partners every day. /ph3About The Role /h3ulliLead DPDAI for Switzerland and Germany, ensuring strong local implementation of Novartis’ global Data Privacy AI program. /liliManage and develop the German DPDAI team; set clear priorities, ways of working, and delivery standards. /liliServe as Data Privacy Officer for the Swiss Novartis entities. /liliPartner with business and functional leaders to enable responsible data and AI use—providing clear, pragmatic regulatory advice. /liliTranslate global policies and standards into practical country guidance (e.g., consent, secondary use, retention/destruction, and cross‑border transfers). /liliAct as the first point of contact for interpretation and application of group‑wide DPDAI policies, procedures, and guidelines. /liliHorizon‑scan for emerging privacy and AI legislation; assess impact and drive timely country adoption of required changes. /liliOwn the country DPDAI risk strategy—identify, assess, and escalate key risks through governance channels, including senior leadership reporting where needed. /liliOversee privacy notices, procedures, training, and response processes (e.g., access requests and complaints) in line with global standards. /liliMaintain evidence and risk/control documentation in OneTrust and related frameworks, enabling timely remediation by the business. /liliLaw degree or business degree with executive education in data privacy (Swiss and German context). /liliProven people leadership experience. /liliDeep knowledge of global data privacy and AI regulatory regimes and how to apply them in practice. /liliHands‑on experience designing and running privacy/AI compliance programs, controls, and governance. /liliAbility to operate effectively in complex, multi‑country regulatory environments. /liliStrong stakeholder management and influencing skills across business and functional teams. /liliFluent in German and English. /liliExperience in an international law firm and/or in a data privacy AI compliance function within a multinational organisation. /liliRelevant certifications (e.g., CIPP/E, CIPM, AIGP, or AI ethics/compliance credentials). /liliExperience in the pharmaceutical, life sciences, or healthcare sector. /li /ulh3Accessibility and Accommodation /h3pNovartis is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to all individuals. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the recruitment process, or in order to receive more detailed information about the essential functions of a position, please send an e-mail to and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please include the job requisition number in your message. /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr