Data Protection Specialist

Boehringer Ingelheim; Wrocław; On-site; PLN 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Boehringer Ingelheim invites you to join its Data Protection team at the GBS Center in Wrocław. You will advise partners across Europe on DPAs, EU SCCs and TIAs as part of a growing in-house legal function.

We seek 2–4 years of data protection experience, excellent business English, and a proactive mindset to help implement standard processes and collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of experience in data protection, including reviewing, redlining, and negotiating DPAs/EU SCCs.
• Experience with TIAs and maintaining ROPA is a plus.
• Excellent command of business English.

Responsibilities

• Advise business partners across Europe on DPAs, EU SCCs, TIAs, and measures following playbooks and SLAs.
• Support contract negotiations with internal and external stakeholders.
• Assist in documenting and assessing personal data processing activities for ROPA.
• Perform data protection monitoring to ensure compliance with global procedures.
• Provide training on legal systems and tools like CLM and e-signature solutions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on diverse legal topics.
• Contribute data protection expertise to projects and new services.
• Train colleagues on new processes.
• Drive quality management and process improvement in data protection topics.
• Ensure intake and tracking of requests in designated systems.

Skills

Data Protection

DPAs/EU SCCs

Contract negotiation

Business English

Education

Bachelor's degree in Administration or Management

Law degree (advantage)

Tools

OneTrust

Job description

Would you like to join an expert Legal & Compliance team within our Global Business Services organization? Are you seeking a new challenge in the Data Protection area in a dynamic Shared Service Center environment? This is an exciting opportunity to help build a strong team of in-house legal experts at our GBS Center in Wrocław. If you are a hard-working individual with excellent communication skills and a growth mindset, our Data Protection Team could be the perfect fit for you!

The position

Would you like to join an expert Legal & Compliance team within our Global Business Services organization? Are you seeking a new challenge in the Data Protection area in a dynamic Shared Service Center environment? This is an exciting opportunity to help build a strong team of in-house legal experts at our GBS Center in Wrocław. If you are a hard-working individual with excellent communication skills and a growth mindset, our Data Protection Team could be the perfect fit for you!

Tasks & responsibilities

As a Data Protection Specialist, you will:

• Advise business partners across Europe on Data Processing Agreements, EU Standard Contractual Clauses, Transfer Impact Assessment and Technical & Organizational Measures, following defined playbooks, risk parameters, and SLAs;
• Support contract negotiations by collaborating with internal stakeholders and interacting directly with external partners;
• Assist in identifying, documenting, and assessing personal data processing activities for the Record of Processing Activities (ROPA);
• Conduct Data Protection monitoring activities to ensure compliance with global procedures and standards;
• Provide guidance and training on legal systems and tools such as wizard applications, Contract Lifecycle Management systems, and e‑signature solutions;
• Collaborate with internal networks and cross‑functional teams on diverse legal topics;
• Contribute Data Protection expertise to ongoing projects and the creation of new team services;
• Train colleagues on existing and newly introduced processes;
• Perform and oversee quality management routines and drive process improvement efforts;
• Ensure the proper intake and tracking of requests and matters in the designated systems

About our future employee

You should have Excellent command of business and legal English and a strong willingness to continue learning and between 2 and 4 years' experience in the field of data protection, including reviewing, redlining and negotiating DPAs/EU SCCs, conducting TIAs and maintaining ROPA.

Aditionally we are looking for:

• Experience in legal shared service structures, in-house legal departments, or law firms; familiarity with the pharmaceutical industry is a plus;
• Bachelor's degree in relevant fields such as Administration or Management; a Law degree is an advantage;
• Strong business partnering and project management skills;
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks effectively;
• High learning agility and a proactive mindset;
• CIPP/E or equivalent data protection certification (nice to have);
• Knowledge of OneTrust or similar systems for maintaining ROPA (nice to have)

Our Company

Boehringer Ingelheim is a biopharmaceutical company active in both human and animal health. As one of the industry's top investors in research and development, the company focuses on developing innovative therapies that can improve and extend lives in areas of high unmet medical need. Independent since its foundation in 1885, Boehringer takes a long-term perspective, embedding sustainability along the entire value chain. Our approximately 54,300 employees serve over 130 markets to build a healthier and more sustainable tomorrow. Learn more at www.boehringer-ingelheim.com.

Why Boehringer Ingelheim?

With us, you can develop your own path in a company with a culture that knows our differences are our strengths - and break new ground in the drive to make millions of lives better.

Here, your development is our priority. Supporting you to build a career as part of a workplace that is independent, authentic and bold, while tackling challenging work in a respectful and friendly environment where everyone is valued and welcomed.

Alongside, you have access to programs and groups that ensure your health and wellbeing are looked after - as we make major investments to drive global accessibility to healthcare. By being part of a team that is constantly innovating, you'll be helping to transform lives for generations.

Want to learn more? Visit https://www.boehringer-ingelheim.com