Hybrid Director, Data Privacy & Governance

at AstraZeneca

• Job title: Director, Data Privacy & Governance
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Lead
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Postgraduate Degree
• Tech skills: Cyber Security
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Barcelona, Spain

About the role

• Director overseeing Data Privacy and Governance for Evinova, impacting health outcomes through privacy expertise. Collaborating and supporting compliance with data privacy regulations and governance frameworks.

Responsibilities

• The Evinova Director, Data Privacy & Governance provides both strategic oversight to meet Evinova’s privacy responsibilities and practical daily privacy support.
• Responsible for the Data Governance program emphasising Security, Privacy, and AI.
• Reports directly to the Evinova Head of Quality, Compliance, and Audit, working closely with the Cyber Security, Legal, Product, and Delivery teams.
• The central point of contact for data subjects and supervisory authorities in relevant markets.
• Responsible for global horizon scanning and providing advice and oversight based upon strong subject matter expertise and manage the relationship with Evinova’s external Data Protection Officer.
• Help build out and maintain Evinova ISO 27701 controls and Statement of Applicability to obtain and maintain certification.
• Ensure privacy aspects of Evinova customer audits are fully supported and may support privacy aspects of contract negotiations with new customers.

Requirements

• Legal degree or qualifications with 10 years’ experience in privacy law and/or Data Privacy Programs.
• In-depth knowledge of GDPR, EU/EEA local data protection legislation, UK Privacy Act and UK GDPR, familiarity with US, China and other local data privacy regulations
• Significant experience and knowledge of privacy program elements and best practices/tools and Data Governance frameworks
• Significant experience in either the technology and/or life sciences sector, with prior experience supporting digital health products working for a Healthtech or SaaS solution provider
• Excellent analytical, written and oral communications skills
• Strong collaborative, partnering, and interpersonal skills, ability to influence across different levels and sectors of the organisation including at Board level
• High ethical standards, trustworthy, operating with absolute discretion
• Demonstrated ability to remain independent and objective while collaborating effectively with stakeholders
• Comfortable operating in ambiguity in a fast paced work environment.

Benefits

• Evinova is a health-tech business within the AstraZeneca Group
• Inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds
• Commitment to building an inclusive and diverse team.
• A Great Place to Work where you are empowered to push boundaries of science.