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Associate Director, EU Data Protection Officer, DPO
PTC Therapeutics, Inc.. Support the Global Privacy Officer with governance, program execution, and oversight .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in GDPR compliance, privacy program execution, and data protection governance, with a strong ability to advise stakeholders and manage privacy risks effectively. Proficient in conducting DPIAs, vendor contract reviews, and maintaining privacy documentation within the pharmaceutical industry.
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GDPR ComplianceDPIA ManagementCIPP/E CertificationStakeholder ManagementPrivacy Risk Assessment
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Hard Skills
GDPR ImplementationData Subject Rights ManagementRoPA GovernancePrivacy Controls TestingPrivacy Documentation MaintenanceVendor Contract ReviewData Incident ManagementPrivacy Training DevelopmentAudit ReadinessDigital Transformation Support
Soft Skills
Strong CommunicationStakeholder InfluenceExecution SkillsJudgmentPrioritization
Certifications & Qualifications
CIPP/EJDLLB
Industry Keywords
PrivacyData ProtectionPharmaceutical IndustryClinical TrialsEmerging TechnologyAI ProcessingEuropean Data GovernancePrivacy-by-DesignPrivacy-by-DefaultRegulatory Compliance
Tech Stack
Tools & technologiesCyber Security
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Support the Global Privacy Officer with governance, program execution, and oversight
- Operationalize GDPR compliance and broader privacy obligations across Europe
- Apply program controls, tools, and templates across functions and countries
- Assess privacy obligations and program effectiveness; enhance controls, processes, and program maturity
- Maintain operating cadence with the Global Privacy & Data Protection Office and escalate material risks, incidents, and non-compliance
- Advise business stakeholders and employees on GDPR and related requirements, including special category data and data concerning vulnerable populations
- Support privacy-by-design and privacy-by-default in clinical development, vendor-enabled processing, and emerging technology initiatives
- Lead or oversee DPIAs, LIAs, and FRIAs
- Identify, assess, monitor, and track privacy risks and mitigation measures
- Support privacy controls testing, compliance monitoring, audit readiness, and remediation follow-up
- Coordinate responses to data subject rights requests and privacy inquiries
- Support engagement with supervisory data protection authorities
- Maintain privacy documentation and the Record of Processing Activities for relevant European data
- Review and validate privacy terms in agreements, including DPAs, data sharing agreements, and vendor contracts
- Support data incident and personal data breach management
- Support privacy training, role-based training, and targeted refreshers
- Build and sustain a network of privacy champions across European functions
- Monitor privacy, cybersecurity, technology, AI, and digital governance developments
- Prepare regulatory and enforcement update summaries with practical impacts and recommended actions
- Perform other tasks and assignments as specified by management
Requirements
What you’ll need- Law degree (e.g., JD, LLB, or equivalent qualification recognized in the relevant jurisdiction)
- 6–8 years of relevant professional experience in privacy/data protection roles within complex and/or international organizations
- CIPP/E or other equivalent DPO EU-specific training/certification
- Demonstrated expertise in practical GDPR implementation, including DPIAs, vendor/privacy contract review, RoPA governance, and data subject rights management
- Proven ability to advise and influence stakeholders at multiple levels while maintaining appropriate independence and sound judgment
- Strong communication, stakeholder management, and execution skills in multidisciplinary environments
- Strong track record of managing competing priorities, meeting deadlines, and escalating concerns appropriately
- Fluent English required
- Experience supporting privacy aspects of digital transformation, data governance, and emerging technology, including AI-enabled processing
- Experience in the pharmaceutical industry and knowledge of clinical trial setup and applicable regulations in EU countries is a plus
- Additional European language is a strong advantage
- Pharma experience is strongly preferred
Benefits
Comp & perks- Inclusive culture where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered
- Equal opportunity employment
- 10–20% domestic and/or international travel opportunity