Join to apply for the Data Protection Officer - LifeScience role at The DPO Centre Ltd 2 days ago Be among the first 25applicants Join to apply for the Data Protection Officer - LifeScience role at The DPO Centre Ltd Get AI-powered advice on thisjob and more exclusive features. Job title Data Protection Officer- Life Science Reporting to Head of DPOs Job location Onsite withclients/from home Employment status Permanent, Full-time CANDIDATEPROFILE First and foremost, The DPO Centre is a service business.We look only to recruit proactive, motivated, enthusiastic,customer driven, commercially aware team players, who can clearlydemonstrate a passion for what they do and therefore offer an idealfit with our core values and culture. The DPO Centre has one of thelargest teams of outsourced Data Protection Officers (DPOs) withspecific industry expertise for the life science sector. From trialplanning and submission to completion, we ensure our clientsreceive the best compliance advice at every step. For many clinicaltrial sponsors and other life science organisations, appointing aData Protection Officer and a Data Protection Representative arenow not only a legal requirement but also a prerequisite forobtaining trial approval from ethic boards and other relevantstakeholders. Due to continued growth within our Life Sciencesector, we require additional experienced Data Protection Officersthroughout the UK, with strong knowledge, experience and a trackrecord in the industry. We need DPOs who are compliance driven, candemonstrate excellent communication and presentation skills andhave an ability to influence, encourage and support positive changewithin an organisation. Successful candidates will possess theability to manage the demands of a portfolio of clients and aretherefore able to prioritise effectively, navigate conflictingclient demands diplomatically and maintain the highest degree ofconfidentiality and professionalism. We are looking for candidatesthat value attention to detail and who deliver high quality workwithin agreed timescales. They must be well presented, with thecapacity to work on their own initiative, but also to activelycontribute to the constant development of our wider team.Candidates should also demonstrate an open and forward-thinkingmindset, particularly regarding the adoption of emergingtechnologies, including the responsible use of artificialintelligence (AI), to enhance efficiency, effectiveness, andservice delivery. You will be working with a variety of clientswhich may include Sponsors of Clinical Trials, researchorganisations, pharmaceutical manufacturing organisations, Clinicalresearch organisations, MedTech and Biotech companies. Our servicesare delivered based on a balance of working remotely from home andoccasional visits to clients at their offices. Our aim is that theclient portfolio be local to each successful candidate’s homelocation, however the need for sufficient flexibility toaccommodate travel and occasional overnight stays that enable fullworking days to be delivered to the client is a fundamentalrequirement of the role, therefore only candidates with the abilityto accommodate this requirement should apply. All travel expenseswill be covered or reimbursed. You are required to have a fulldriving license and use of a car, unless you live within centralLondon. Duties And Responsibilities - Fulfil the tasks of thedesignated role of DPO as defined by Article 39 of the GDPR -Inform and advise organisations of their obligations - Implementthe DPO Centre's established processes and practices - Create andimplement strategies to ensure compliance with data protection laws- Perform DPIAs, PIAs and LI assessments and build/maintain theclient's RoPA - Prepare recommendation reports and correspondingSchedule of Works - Devise, facilitate and deliver training andawareness workshops - Support the client in responding toindividuals' rights requests - Consistently inform and advise theclient on governance, accountability and risk - Keep up to datewith changes in data protection law and regulations - Activelycontribute to building the overall knowledge base of the DPOCentre's team Career progression - Working with an ever moreprestigious portfolio of clients - The opportunity to developsector specific expertise - DPO > Team leadership > SeniorManagement Skills And Experience Education and experience - Atleast five years in a role as Data Protection Officer or similarresponsibility - At least three years of relevant experience in theLife Sciences industry, ideally across multiple jurisdictions -Firsthand experience of overseeing data protection considerationsfor clinical research trials (commerical or academic) - Ideally, adegree or high-level qualification in law - One or more dataprotection qualifications such as EU-GDPR-P, CIPP/E etc Personal -Sufficient flexibility within your personal circumstances to beable to travel to and from clients such that a full working day canbe delivered - Ability to work independently yet also be a strongteam player - Excellent communication (verbal and written) andinterpersonal skills - The ability to maintain a high degree ofconfidentiality, trust and credibility - Calm, controlled andresilient demeanour - A commercial attitude towards time management- Capable of dealing with complex issues using advancedproblem-solving and diplomatic skills - Open-minded andforward-thinking, with a willingness to embrace emergingtechnologies Required Skills - Specific knowledge of the lifescience sector e.g. Clinical trial life cycles, applicableregulation, relevant frameworks such as MR-001 etc - Able tomaintain confidentiality, whilst instilling trustworthiness -Adaptability while staying calm in high pressure scenarios - Strongemotional intelligence in leadership, comprising of demonstratingempathy but remaining objective - Excellent IT skills: FullMicrosoft Office suite - Highly organised, structured anddisciplined, with great attention to detail - The ability to workunder pressure and juggle multiple active priorities - Excellentwritten, verbal and non-verbal communication skills AdvantageousSkills - Knowledge of IT and cyber security and ISO certifications- Written and spoken EU language skills - Knowledge of otherworldwise data protection laws - Negotiation skills to ensure themost appropriate, rather than ‘easy’, course of action is takenCompensation & Benefits - Highly competitive, salaries are setaccording to experience, qualifications and requirements - Pensionscheme - 25 days annual leave + Length of service accrual -Wellbeing and Electric Vehicle schemes - Holiday Buy Scheme -Working Abroad Scheme - Group Death in Service - Company Maternityand Paternity Pay - Personal development Further details on The DPOCentre and our existing team can be found atwww.dpocentre.comAboutUs The DPO Centre is a multi-national, leading provider offractional Data Protection Officer (DPO) and privacy services.Since 2017, the company has delivered expert DPO, DPR, and AIgovernance services to over 1,000 clients globally from our officesin London, Amsterdam, Toronto, New York, Dublin, and our network ofrepresentation establishments across all 27 Member States. Furtherdetails on The DPO Centre and our global team can be found atwww.dpocentre.com OUR CULTURE Fundamental to The DPO Centre’sculture is our #OneTeam philosophy:‘To inspire and develop oneremarkable team that delivers the extraordinary’ Contact with othermembers of our various teams will be frequent, as will theopportunities for team social activities. Our mission is to nurturetalent and empower individuals. We believe in constantly improvingour processes and the best practice framework we employ with ourclients. Sharing knowledge and experiences is a vital part of ourculture and ensures you will quickly become part of our motivated,sociable, and connected team It’s an essential aspect of ourculture and helps new recruits to quickly become part of oursupportive and interconnected community. We strive to be a teamthat doesn’t just keep up, we set the pace. OUR PEOPLE Within TheDPO Centre family we have bakers, skaters, bike riders, walkers,avid readers, ultra-runners, budding photographers, musicians, andkeen travellers. Our team comes from all corners of the world,including New Zealand, Poland, Mauritius, Mexico, South Africa toname but a few. Please see for yourself and meet everyone on ourteam page. WHY JOIN THE TEAM? Our offer to you is the opportunityto work in a dynamic and varied role within a structured team oflike-minded and motivated professionals. The data privacy industryis rapidly evolving, so this role will involve working on projectsthat encourage continuous professional growth and innovation. Weare committed to empowering everyone in our #ONETEAM with theknowledge and opportunities to positively impact attitudes,behaviours, and legislation for the benefit of future generations.How To Apply Click the Apply Now button at the top or bottom ofthis page. 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