Data Privacy Manager EMEA South and UK

Sonova; Barcelona; Presencial; EUR 50.000 - 70.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading hearing care provider in Barcelona is looking for a Privacy Manager to ensure compliance with GDPR and worldwide privacy laws. The successful candidate will conduct risk assessments, manage data protection strategies, and collaborate with various teams. A master's degree in law or a related field and 4+ years of experience in privacy management are required. This role offers growth opportunities in a flexible working environment.

Servicios

Flexible hybrid working model

Training opportunities

Growth opportunities

Formación

• 4+ years of experience in privacy management, preferably in the medical sector.
• Strong knowledge of GDPR and EMEA privacy regulations.
• Recognized privacy certifications (CIPP, CIPM) are advantageous.

Responsabilidades

• Ensure compliance with GDPR and other global privacy laws.
• Lead privacy risk assessments and implement mitigation strategies.
• Conduct audits to ensure adherence to privacy policies.

Conocimientos

Privacy management

GDPR knowledge

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Risk assessment

English proficiency

German language skills

Educación

Master's degree in Law or related field

Descripción del empleo

About the role

As Privacy Manager within Sonova’s global Data Privacy team, you’ll play a key role in ensuring compliance with GDPR and worldwide privacy regulations, particularly across the EMEA region. You will act as a trusted advisor to the business, supporting multiple functions in navigating privacy challenges while promoting best practices in data protection.

In return for your expertise and proactive mindset, you’ll join a collaborative global legal team where your ideas are valued, your growth is supported, and your work directly contributes to protecting the privacy of millions of customers worldwide.

More about the role

• Ensure compliance with GDPR, EMEA, and other global privacy laws, monitoring regulatory changes and assessing their impact.
• Lead privacy risk assessments (DPIAs, TIAs, LIAs) and implement effective mitigation strategies.
• Conduct audits and monitoring activities to ensure adherence to privacy policies and frameworks.
• Draft and update privacy documentation — including policies, notices, and Data Protection Addendums (DPAs).
• Support data subject rights management and breach response processes in collaboration with key stakeholders.
• Partner closely with teams such as HR, R&D, IT, and Marketing to embed privacy principles in business operations.
• Stay informed on emerging privacy topics, including the implications of AI technologies on data protection.

More about you

• Master’s degree in Law, Data Protection, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
• 4+ years of experience in privacy management, ideally in the medical or healthcare sector.
• Strong knowledge of GDPR, EMEA privacy regulations, and health data processing.
• Proven ability to conduct privacy risk assessments and compliance monitoring activities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with a collaborative approach.
• Proficiency in English; German language skills are an advantage.
• Recognized privacy certifications (CIPP, CIPM, or equivalent) are highly desirable.

More about what we offer

As one of the world’s leading hearing care providers headquartered in Switzerland, we’re committed to building an inclusive culture. We want to create an environment where you can balance a successful career with your commitments and interests outside of work, through our flexible hybrid working model.

We offer a wide range of training opportunities for both your professional and personal development, and there are exceptional growth opportunities with individual development plans.

Sabrina Bortolussi Talent Acquisition Manager, is looking forward to receiving your complete application (cover letter, CV, references and certificates) via our online job application platform.

For this vacancy only direct applications will be considered.