First Line Privacy Lead - Alexion Data Office

The Privacy Lead is a critical role that will lead the implementation of privacy controls across the EUCAN (EU-Canada) region, while aligning with broader business objectives. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in ensuring that all data practices adhere to privacy laws and other data regulatory standards, company policies, and industry best practices.  

This position requires close collaboration with cross-functional teams to promote a culture of data privacy and  accountability The role will be based in Barcelona and report to Jessica Jolly, Global Head - Alexion Data Office. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Conduct various first-line privacy advice activities in support of the EU / Canada medical & commercial organizations, including (but not limited to)  

• Privacy reviews and Privacy Impact Assessments for business activities,  

• Establishment and maintenance of data inventories (ROPA),  

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

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

• Track and address data privacy risks across the supported functions  and report on privacy risk posture. 

• Monitor global privacy developments to anticipate and implement appropriate controls for emerging privacy risks. 

• Leverage and promote Global Privacy Standards, tools and processes to ensure that privacy is consistently addressed across the organization; support EUCAN country first-line privacy officers in implementing global Privacy program. 

• Build strong relationships with business stakeholders and 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 with enterprise Privacy Leads, IT, legal, compliance, and other teams on strategic determinations and matters requiring cross-disciplinary analyses.  

• Coordinate training and drive privacy literacy across supported functions 

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

• Contribute to other AZ (non-Privacy) data standard compliance programs  

You will need to have: 

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

• Experience: Minimum of 5+ years in data governance, compliance, and privacy, in pharmaceutical or healthcare sectors, with proven expertise in global data privacy regulations. 

• Technical Skills: Strong understanding of privacy by design and artificial intelligence. 

• Initiative: Demonstrated ability to identify issues in a business environment, and proactively address them  

• Commercial awareness: track record in providing pragmatic, commercially sound advice 

• 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 and fast paced environment.