Data Security & Privacy Lead

Alexion
Barcelona, Spain
about 1 month ago
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience required
5 years minimum
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

Data Governance Privacy Controls Data Management

Job description

Location: Barcelona, Spain (On-site) 3 days/week working from the office. The Privacy Lead is a critical role that will lead the implementation of privacy controls across the EUCAN (EU-Canada) region, while aligning with broader business objectives. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in ensuring that all data practices adhere to privacy laws and other data regulatory standards, company policies, and industry best practices. This position requires close collaboration with cross-functional teams to promote a culture of data privacy and accountability The role will be based in Barcelona and report to Jessica Jolly, Global Head - Alexion Data Office., + Conduct various first-line privacy advice activities in support of the EU / Canada medical & commercial organizations, including (but not limited to)

  • Privacy reviews and Privacy Impact Assessments for business activities,
  • Establishment and maintenance of data inventories (ROPA),
  • the response to data incidents and data subject access requests,
  • clinical trial-related privacy advice including the review and maintaining of Informed Consent Form (ICF) templates, advice on the use of human biological samples, primary and secondary use of trial data, etc.
  • Track and address data privacy risks across the supported functions and report on privacy risk posture.
  • Monitor global privacy developments to anticipate and implement appropriate controls for emerging privacy risks.
  • Leverage and promote Global Privacy Standards, tools and processes to ensure that privacy is consistently addressed across the organization; support EUCAN country first-line privacy officers in implementing global Privacy program.
  • Build strong relationships with business stakeholders and Global Privacy Office stakeholders, including data owners, data stewards, business users, and the Data Protection Officer.
  • Act as the primary point of contact for data privacy related inquiries from the supported organizations; Eeffectively communicate data privacy requirements to all stakeholders.
  • Collaborate with enterprise Privacy Leads, IT, legal, compliance, and other teams on strategic determinations and matters requiring cross-disciplinary analyses.
  • Coordinate training and drive privacy literacy across supported functions
  • Actively contribute to Alexion / AstraZeneca Privacy network initiatives and activities
  • Contribute to other AZ (non-Privacy) data standard compliance programs

Requirements

  • Education: Bachelor’s degree in a related field; advanced degree preferred.
  • Experience: Minimum of 5+ years in data governance, compliance, and privacy, in pharmaceutical or healthcare sectors, with proven expertise in global data privacy regulations.
  • Technical Skills: Strong understanding of privacy by design and artificial intelligence.
  • Initiative: Demonstrated ability to identify issues in a business environment, and proactively address them
  • Commercial awareness: track record in providing pragmatic, commercially sound advice
  • Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly and concisely. Ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional team and fast paced environment.

Benefits & conditions

Alexion is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We are committed to fostering a culture of belonging where every single person can belong because of their uniqueness. The Company will not make decisions about employment, training, compensation, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment based on race, color, religion, creed or lack thereof, sex, sexual orientation, age, ancestry, national origin, ethnicity, citizenship status, marital status, pregnancy, (including childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), parental status (including adoption or surrogacy), military status, protected veteran status, disability, medical condition, gender identity or expression, genetic information, mental illness or other characteristics protected by law. Alexion provides reasonable accommodations to meet the needs of candidates and employees. To begin an interactive dialogue with Alexion regarding an accommodation, please contact accommodations@Alexion.com. Alexion participates in E-Verify. Inscribirse en esta oferta Recibir ofertas similares por correo electrónico Al crear una alerta, aceptas nuestros Términos y condiciones y Política de privacidad, y el uso de cookies.

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