Location: Barcelona, Spain (On-site) 3 days/week working from the office.
The
Privacy Lead
is a
critical role
that
will lead t
he
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
.
Key Responsibilities:
Conduct various first-line privacy advice activities in support of the
EU / Canada
medical &
commercial
organization
s
,
including (but not limited to)
P
rivacy reviews and Privacy Impact Assessments for business activities,
E
stablishment
and
maintena
nce
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 I
nformed 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 risk
s
across the supported
functions
and
report
on privacy risk posture
.
Monitor general privacy developments to
anticipate
and
implement
appropriate controls
for emerging privacy risks.
Leverage
and promote
Global Privacy
Standard
s,
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;
E
e
ffectively 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
You will need to have:
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.
Date Posted
11-feb-****
Closing Date
27-feb-****
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
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📌 First Line Privacy Lead - Alexion Data Office (Laza)
🏢 Alexion Pharmaceuticals,Inc.
📍 Laza