Data Protection Coordinator - Life Sciences

The DPO Centre Ltd; Warszawa; On-site; PLN 106,633 - 127,726; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Medical insurance

Remote/Hybrid working

Job summary

A leading data protection service provider is seeking a Data Protection Coordinator in Poland to manage compliance audits, support clients, and stay updated on regulations. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills, experience in data protection, and a proactive mindset. This role offers a gross salary of 10,500 PLN per month, remote work options, and professional growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Proactive, detail-oriented with strong communication and organisational skills.
• Experience in Data Protection, Information Governance or related field.
• Knowledge of IT and cyber security, ISO certifications, and AI governance advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to building the DPO Centre’s knowledge base.
• Implement the DPO Centre’s processes.
• Stay updated on data protection regulations.

Skills

Data Protection Management

Data Privacy Compliance Audits

Communication Skills

Organisational Skills

Knowledge of GDPR

Fluency in English (C1)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Data Protection Coordinator – Life Sciences

Company: The DPO Centre Ltd
Job Location: Remote with occasional onsite visits to clients in Poland
Employment Status: Permanent, full-time
Reporting to: Pod Leader

Candidate Profile

• Proactive, detail-oriented Data Protection Manager (DPM) with strong communication and organisational skills.
• Experience in conducting data privacy compliance audits and producing audit reports with actionable recommendations.
• Passionate about learning new data protection skills within a life science environment; ability to work independently and escalation when needed.
• Experience with trial life cycles in phases 1, 2, or 3 is highly advantageous.
• Capability to manage a diverse range of data protection responsibilities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Comfortable with remote work and occasional travel (monthly visits to client sites and possibility of UK travel). All travel expenses are reimbursed.
• Open, forward‑thinking mindset regarding emerging technologies, including responsible use of AI to enhance efficiency and service delivery.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Actively contribute to building the overall knowledge base of the DPO Centre’s team.
• Implement the DPO Centre’s established processes and practices.
• Stay updated on the latest data protection regulations and trends.
• Collaborate with senior team members on prioritisation and task completion.
• Support the DPO‑as‑a‑Service (DPOaaS) team by assisting with any workload, specifically focusing on DPO delegated tasks.
• Assist and implement strategies to ensure organisations’ compliance with data protection regulation.
• Under DPO guidance, consistently inform and advise clients on governance, accountability and risk.
• Perform Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs), Draft and review Records of Processing Activities (RoPA), Redraft terms of Data Processing Agreements (DPAs), conduct Legitimate Interest Assessments (LIAs) and Transfer Risk/Transfer Impact Assessments (TRA/TIA).
• Advise on data breach procedures, responses and remediations.
• Assist in developing, implementing and maintaining data protection policies and procedures.
• Facilitate and deliver training and guidance on best data protection practices to employees.
• Help deliver supporting service streams such as DSAR, advice line and school workstreams.
• Produce consultancy projects, including audits, reports and remediation tasks under senior DPO guidance, focusing on value delivery to clients.

Skills and Experience

• Previous experience in Data Protection, Information Governance or related field.
• Good knowledge of EU & UK GDPR.
• Fluency in English at C1 level; additional EU language skills are a plus.
• Strong emotional intelligence, leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent IT skills: full Microsoft Office suite, highly organised, structured and detail‑oriented.
• Knowledge of IT and cyber security, ISO certifications, and experience with AI governance are advantageous.

Career Progression

• Work with a prestigious portfolio of clients.
• Develop sector‑specific expertise.
• Progression path: DPO → Team leadership → Senior Management.

Compensation & Benefits

• Gross salary: 10 500 PLN per month, depending on experience.
• 25 days annual leave.
• Medical insurance.
• Remote/Hybrid working.

Employer Record

We work with a global employer of record allowing recruitment wherever you reside; additional information will be provided during recruitment stages.

About The DPO Centre

Founded in 2017, we are a leading provider of fractional Data Protection Officer (DPO) and privacy services, serving over 1,000 clients worldwide from offices in London, Amsterdam, Toronto, New York, Dublin and a global network. Learn more at www.dpocentre.com.

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Polish Version of Job Title

Koordynator ds. ochrony danych – Life Sciences