Senior Privacy Engineer, CRM

Medtronic

Senior Privacy Engineer driving data protection and privacy solutions for Medtronic’s medical devices. Collaborating with R&D teams to ensure compliance and mitigate risks in data privacy.

Posted 5/6/2026full-timeMounds View • Minnesota • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $132,000 - $198,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and execute product data privacy activities, including data protection impact assessments (DPIAs) and implementation of mitigation strategies.
Provide product privacy consultations and develop product-specific privacy policies and procedures.
Guide products through the Privacy by Design process in partnership with R&D teams; define and recommend appropriate privacy controls at the product and system level.
Lead and support product-specific data privacy investigations, including corrective actions, remediation, and risk mitigation efforts.
Manage privacy-related deliverables for regulatory bodies, ensuring compliance with applicable laws, standards, and guidance.
Support responses to customer privacy and security inquiries in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
Partner with regional business and legal stakeholders to provide guidance on product-specific privacy requirements.
Promote privacy awareness and drive compliance through training, consultation, and ongoing engagement.
Perform additional duties as assigned.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Requires a Baccalaureate degree and minimum of 4 years of relevant experience OR Master's degree with a minimum of 2 years relevant experience OR PhD with 0 years relevant experience
CIPP or equivalent certification, or comparable experience/education in privacy and compliance
2+ years of experience in privacy compliance or related roles
Strong decision-making skills, with the ability to assess trade-offs and recommend practical, risk-based solutions
High attention to detail and accuracy in handling complex information
Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to translate complex technical concepts into clear, actionable guidance
Proven ability to influence and drive behavioral change across stakeholders
Ability to communicate privacy risks effectively and support balanced, business-aligned decision-making
Strong business acumen with a commitment to delivering timely, high-quality support
Excellent organizational and prioritization skills; able to break down complex work into manageable tasks
Experience managing privacy and security incidents
Solid understanding of data protection practices, risk management, cybersecurity principles, and incident response
Knowledge of global privacy laws and regulations, including HIPAA and GDPR
Strong relationship-building skills with the ability to collaborate across diverse teams and stakeholders
Demonstrated leadership and teamwork capabilities
Ability to develop creative, compliant solutions to complex challenges
Experience working with customers and external stakeholders on privacy and data protection matters
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Experience in healthcare or other highly regulated industries preferred
Background in cybersecurity, information security, or IT preferred
Experience with contracts and legal interpretation preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health, Dental and vision insurance
Health Savings Account
Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
Life insurance
Long-term disability leave
Dependent daycare spending account
Tuition assistance/reimbursement
Simple Steps (global well-being program)
Incentive plans
401(k) plan plus employer contribution and match
Short-term disability
Paid time off
Paid holidays
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Employee Assistance Program
Non-qualified Retirement Plan Supplement (subject to IRS earning minimums)
Capital Accumulation Plan (available to Vice Presidents and above, or subject to IRS earning minimums)

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Hard Skills & Tools

data protection impact assessmentsprivacy compliancerisk managementcybersecurity principlesincident responsedata protection practicesprivacy policiesprivacy controlsregulatory complianceprivacy investigations

Soft Skills

decision-makingattention to detailwritten communicationverbal communicationinfluenceorganizational skillsprioritizationrelationship-buildinganalytical skillsproblem-solving

Certifications

CIPP