First Line Privacy Lead - Alexion Data Office

ThePrivacy Leadis acritical rolethatwill lead theimplementation of privacy controls acrossthe EUCAN (EU-Canada)region,while aligning with broader businessobjectives.The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in ensuring that all data practices adhere toprivacy laws and other dataregulatory standards, company policies, and industry best practices. 

This position requires close collaboration with cross-functional teams to promote a culture of dataprivacy and accountability The role will be based inBarcelonaand report toJessica Jolly,Global Head -Alexion Data Office.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct various first-line privacy advice activities in support of theEU / Canadamedical &commercialorganizations,including (but not limited to) 

• Privacy reviews and Privacy Impact Assessments for business activities,

• Establishmentandmaintenanceofdata inventories (ROPA), 

• the response to data incidents and data subject access requests, 

• clinical trial-related privacy advice including the review andmaintainingof Informed Consent Form (ICF)templates, advice on the use of human biological samples, primary and secondary use of trial data,etc. 

• Trackand addressdata privacy risksacross the supportedfunctions andreporton privacy risk posture.

• Monitor global privacy developments toanticipateandimplementappropriate controlsfor emerging privacy risks.

• Leverageand promoteGlobal PrivacyStandards,toolsand processesto ensure that privacy is consistently addressed across the organization; support EUCAN country first-line privacy officers in implementing global Privacy program.

• Build strong relationships withbusinessstakeholdersand Global Privacy Office stakeholders, including data owners, data stewards, business users,and the Data Protection Officer.

• Act as the primary point of contact for data privacy related inquiries from the supported organizations;Eeffectively communicate data privacy requirements to all stakeholders.

• Collaborate withenterprise Privacy Leads,IT, legal, compliance,and other teams onstrategic determinations andmatters requiring cross-disciplinary analyses.

• Coordinatetrainingand drive privacy literacy across supported functions

• Actively contribute to Alexion / AstraZeneca Privacy network initiatives and activities

• Contribute toother AZ(non-Privacy)datastandardcomplianceprograms 

You will need to have:

• Education:Bachelor’s degree in a related field; advanced degree preferred.

• Experience:Minimum of5+ years in data governance, compliance, and privacy, in pharmaceutical or healthcare sectors, with provenexpertiseinglobaldata privacy regulations.

• Technical Skills: Strong understanding ofprivacy by designand artificial intelligence.

• Initiative:Demonstratedability toidentifyissuesin a business environment,and proactively address them

• Commercial awareness:track recordin providing pragmatic, commercially soundadvice

• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly and concisely.

Ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional team andfast pacedenvironment.