Global Privacy Counsel: Lead Cross-Border Data Protection

Emerald Clinical Trials Inc.; Madrid; On-site; EUR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Emerald Clinical seeks a Global Privacy Counsel to lead and develop its global privacy function across Asia-Pacific, Europe, and the United States. The successful candidate will manage the global privacy framework, oversee data transfer impact assessments, and provide day-to-day privacy support for international clinical trial operations.

The role requires a Law or Business degree and at least 6 years of hands-on privacy experience in a multinational regulated environment, with practical

Qualifications

• Degree in Law, Business, or a related field.
• At least 6 years of hands-on experience in privacy and data protection.
• Knowledge of APAC and EU/UK data protection laws.
• Experience in multinational regulated environments is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the global privacy function across APAC, Europe, and the United States.
• Manage the global privacy framework and data transfer impact assessments.
• Provide day-to-day privacy support for international clinical trial operations.
• Collaborate with Legal, IT, HR, and Clinical Operations to embed a privacy-centric culture.

Skills

Privacy governance

Data protection

International compliance

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Law or Business degree

Job description

Emerald Clinical seeks a Global Privacy Counsel to lead and develop its global privacy function across Asia-Pacific, Europe, and the United States. The successful candidate will manage the global privacy framework, oversee data transfer impact assessments, and provide day-to-day privacy support for international clinical trial operations.

The role requires a Law or Business degree and at least 6 years of hands-on privacy experience in a multinational regulated environment, with practical