Associate Director, Privacy

Gilead Sciences; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading biopharmaceutical company in the UK seeks an Associate Director Privacy to oversee privacy compliance in the ACE region. This role involves collaborating with global teams, advising on data protection laws, and driving privacy initiatives. The ideal candidate will have experience in privacy compliance, strong communication skills, and the ability to navigate complex legal issues, contributing to the mission of improving lives through innovative therapies.

Qualifications

• Experience advising multinational organizations on privacy compliance, preferably in technology, healthcare, or finance sectors.
• Demonstrated ability to translate complex legal issues into practical business guidance.
• Ability to work independently and manage conflicting demands.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert advice on European data protection and privacy laws, including GDPR.
• Partner with global privacy and legal teams to enhance privacy compliance.
• Manage the process for addressing data subject requests regarding their rights.

Skills

Advising multinational organizations on privacy compliance

Knowledge of European and UK privacy laws

Strong drafting skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder management skills

Education

Qualified solicitor preferred

IAPP certification (or equivalent)

Job description

At Gilead were creating a healthier world for all people. For more than 35 years weve tackled diseases such as HIV viral hepatitis COVID-19 and cancer working relentlessly to develop therapies that help improve lives and to ensure access to these therapies across the globe. We continue to fight against the worlds biggest health challenges and our mission requires collaboration determination and a relentless drive to make a difference.

Every member of Gileads team plays a critical role in the discovery and development of life-changing scientific innovations. Our employees are our greatest asset as we work to achieve our bold ambitions and were looking for the next wave of passionate and ambitious people ready to make a direct impact.

We believe every employee deserves a great leader. People Leaders are the cornerstone to the employee experience at Gilead and Kite. As a people leader now or in the future you are the key driver in evolving our culture and creating an environment where every employee feels included developed and empowered to fulfil their aspirations. Join Gilead and help create possible together.

Job Description

Gilead Sciences Inc. is a research-based biopharmaceutical company founded in 1987. Together we deliver life-saving therapies to patients in need. With the commitment and drive you bring to the workplace every day you will be part of a team that is changing the world and helping millions of people live healthier more fulfilling lives. Our worldwide staff is a close community where you can see the tangible results of your contributions where every individual matters and everyone has a chance to enhance their skills through ongoing development. Our scientific focus has resulted in marketed products that are benefiting hundreds of thousands of people a pipeline of late-stage drug candidates and unmatched patient access programs to ensure medications are available to those who could otherwise not afford them. By joining Gilead you will further our mission to address unmet medical needs and improve life by advancing the care of patients with life-threatening diseases.

Specific Responsibilities and Skills

We are seeking an Associate Director Privacy to support our privacy compliance across Europe the United Kingdom Switzerland Canada and Australia (ACE) region. This role is a key contributor to the global Privacy & Data Ethics (PDE) team within the Office of Ethics and Compliance and is a trusted advisor to business and legal stakeholders on privacy compliance risk management helping the company meet obligations under privacy laws. The Associate Director reports to the Head of Global Privacy and will work closely with the Data Protection Officer (DPO) and the global privacy team to operationalize compliance advise on privacy-by-design and support governance across markets. daily operations of the program implementation maintenance of policies and procedures monitoring program compliance and training.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to :

Advisory & Compliance Support

Provide expert advice on European data protection and privacy laws including GDPR national implementations and guidance from supervisory authorities.

Partner with the global privacy and legal teams to maintain and enhance privacy compliance frameworks policies and procedures.

Advise on data processing agreements cross-border transfers and lawful bases for processing.

Manage appropriate privacy notices consents and authorization forms

Support the implementation of privacy impact assessments (PIAs / DPIAs) and records of processing activities (RoPAs).

Manage the process for addressing complaints and requests from data subjects with respect to the enforcement of their rights under applicable laws.

Support breach response including notification to data subjects law enforcement and regulators as needed.

Business Enablement

Counsel product marketing HR procurement and technology teams on privacy implications of new initiatives.

Drive privacy-by-design and privacy-by-default principles throughout the organization.

Collaborate with security compliance and risk teams on incident response and data breach management.

Governance and Program Management

Support privacy training awareness and communication efforts across ACE operations.

Monitor regulatory developments enforcement trends and emerging laws (e.g. AI Act Digital Services Act) and provide practical guidance.

Contribute to internal audits and readiness assessments related to privacy compliance.

Stakeholder Collaboration

Serve as a point of contact for ACE affiliate teams counsel privacy champions and external counsel.

Liaise with the DPO and global privacy office to align regional activities with global strategy.

Qualifications

Experience advising multinational organizations on privacy compliance preferably in the technology healthcare financial or digital sectors.

Qualified solicitor preferred.

IAPP certification (or equivalent) a plus.

Knowledge of European and UK privacy laws regulations and best practices.

Proven track record of project and process development implementation and project management.

Strong drafting analytical and negotiation skills.

Demonstrated ability to translate complex legal issues into practical business guidance.

Excellent communication skills and stakeholder management skills.

Ability to work independently and demonstrated experience prioritizing conflicting demands from multiple business clients in an extremely fast-paced environment.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)

It is the policy of Gilead Sciences Inc. and its subsidiaries and affiliates (collectively Gilead or the Company) to recruit select and employ the most qualified persons available for positions throughout the Company. Except if otherwise provided by applicable law all employment actions relating to issues such as compensation benefits transfers layoffs returns from layoffs company-sponsored training education assistance social and recreational programs are administered on a non-discriminatory basis (i.e. without regard to protected characteristics or prohibited grounds which may include an individuals gender race color national origin ancestry religion creed physical or mental disability marital status sexual orientation medical condition veteran status and age unless such protection is prohibited by federal state municipal provincial local or other applicable laws). Gilead also prohibits discrimination based on any other characteristics protected by applicable laws.

For Current Gilead Employees and Contractors :

Please apply via the Internal Career Opportunities portal in Workday.

Required Experience

Director

Key Skills

Program assessment, FDA Regulations, Manufacturing & Controls, Program Evaluation, budget forecast, Research Experience, Operations Management, Research & Development, Strategic Planning, Contract Management, Leadership Experience, negotiation

Employment Type: Full-Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1