[Hiring] Vice President, Deputy Chief Privacy Officer @Circana

Role Description

The Vice President, Deputy Chief Privacy Officer is responsible for the day-to-day leadership of Circana’s global data privacy program. Reporting to the SVP, Chief Privacy and AI & Information Governance Officer, you will build strong relationships with leaders across Sales, Technology, including Security, Infrastructure, Product, and Operations, as well as HR and Legal.

Your time will be focused on:

• Advising internal teams on data privacy matters.
• Continuously improving Circana’s global privacy program.
• Monitoring and interpreting changes in privacy laws.
• Negotiating privacy and information security terms in commercial contracts.

Job Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary global contact for internal teams on data privacy matters and build trusted relationships across the business.
• Research and monitor changes to global privacy laws, including U.S. state laws governing data brokers, targeted advertising, and consumer health data.
• Distill complex legal and business requirements and implement practical solutions within challenging parameters.
• Drive best practices and continuous improvement across Circana’s global privacy program.
• Protect Circana and support business growth by independently leading complex negotiations involving privacy, information security, and risk-allocation terms in commercial contracts.
• Build privacy awareness through enterprise-wide training and targeted presentations.
• Manage privacy registrations with government bodies globally.
• Partner with Works Councils on privacy matters.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of data privacy experience, including experience in a senior leadership role.
• Law degree or equivalent and admission to practice in the U.S.
• Comprehensive knowledge of U.S. privacy laws and strong knowledge of EU privacy law.
• Strong knowledge of ISO 27701 or comparable privacy frameworks.
• Demonstrated change management experience.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment in novel and ambiguous situations.
• Ability to communicate complex issues clearly and concisely.
• Ability to independently manage difficult conversations.
• Experience strengthening privacy awareness and accountability across large, global organizations.
• Track record of using approved AI tools to improve effectiveness and productivity.
• Experience managing outside counsel for value, quality, and accountability.
• Demonstrated success negotiating privacy, information security, and risk-allocation terms.

Additional Relevant Experience

• AI regulation and governance, including the EU AI Act.
• Information governance, including data mapping and records retention.

Circana Behaviors

• Stay Curious: Being hungry to learn and grow.
• Seek Clarity: Embracing complexity to create clarity and inspire action.
• Own the Outcome: Being accountable for decisions.
• Center on the Client: Relentlessly adding value for our customers.
• Be a Challenger: Never complacent, always striving for continuous improvement.
• Champion Inclusivity: Fostering trust in relationships.
• Commit to each other: Contributing to making Circana a great place to work for everyone.

Location

This position can be located in the following area(s): Remote, US.

Compensation

The salary range for this role is $215,000 - $240,000 USD. This job is also eligible for bonus pay.

Benefits

• Paid time off.
• Medical/dental/vision insurance.
• 401(k) to eligible employees.

Application Process

You can apply for this role through the Circana careers website or Intranet site for internal candidates. This role is subject to AI-assisted screening.