Interim European Privacy Lead - Data Protection

Major, Lindsey & Africa; Bryn; Teletrabalho; GBP 90 000 - 140 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Interim Head of Privacy Europe (Fully Remote) is sought by a leading international life sciences organisation to lead its European privacy programme during growth and transformation. The role sits at the intersection of legal, compliance, clinical operations, technology and commercial functions, owning privacy strategy, governance and compliance across jurisdictions.

The ideal candidate will bring 12+ years in privacy or legal roles, deep GDPR knowledge, and experience leading programs in

Qualificações

• 12+ years' experience in privacy, data protection, compliance or legal roles.
• Deep knowledge of GDPR, UK GDPR and international privacy frameworks.
• Experience leading privacy programmes within highly regulated sectors such as life sciences, biotechnology, healthcare, pharmaceuticals or technology.
• Strong understanding of clinical trial data, health data and cross-border data transfer requirements.
• Privacy certifications such as CIPP/E, CIPM or equivalent highly desirable.
• Able to operate at executive level and influence stakeholders across multiple jurisdictions.

Responsabilidades

• Lead and enhance the organisation's global privacy framework and governance programme.
• Advise senior legal, compliance and business stakeholders on privacy and data protection matters.
• Ensure compliance with GDPR, UK GDPR and broader international privacy regulations.
• Oversee DPIAs, cross-border data transfers, incident response and regulatory engagement.
• Partner with clinical, research and commercial teams on the compliant use of sensitive health and patient data.
• Manage third-party privacy risk, contractual privacy provisions and data protection agreements.
• Drive privacy training, awareness and regulatory readiness initiatives across Europe.

Conhecimentos

Privacy leadership

GDPR knowledge

Executive liaison

Privacy governance

Data protection

Cross-border transfers

Life sciences sector

Regulatory program management

Program leadership

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Interim Head of Privacy Europe (Fully Remote) is sought by a leading international life sciences organisation to lead its European privacy programme during growth and transformation. The role sits at the intersection of legal, compliance, clinical operations, technology and commercial functions, owning privacy strategy, governance and compliance across jurisdictions.

The ideal candidate will bring 12+ years in privacy or legal roles, deep GDPR knowledge, and experience leading programs in