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  • Life Science Reporting to Head of DPOs Job location Onsite with
    clients/from home Employment status Permanent, Full-time CANDIDATE
    PROFILE 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 clearly
    demonstrate a passion for what they do and therefore offer an ideal
    fit with our core values and culture. The DPO Centre has one of the
    largest teams of outsourced Data Protection Officers (DPOs) with
    specific industry expertise for the life science sector. From trial
    planning and submission to completion, we ensure our clients
    receive the best compliance advice at every step. For many clinical
    trial sponsors and other life science organisations, appointing a
    Data Protection Officer and a Data Protection Representative are
    now not only a legal requirement but also a prerequisite for
    obtaining trial approval from ethic boards and other relevant
    stakeholders. Due to continued growth within our Life Science
    sector, we require additional experienced Data Protection Officers
    throughout the UK, with strong knowledge, experience and a track
    record in the industry. We need DPOs who are compliance driven, can
    demonstrate excellent communication and presentation skills and
    have an ability to influence, encourage and support positive change
    within an organisation. Successful candidates will possess the
    ability to manage the demands of a portfolio of clients and are
    therefore able to prioritise effectively, navigate conflicting
    client demands diplomatically and maintain the highest degree of
    confidentiality and professionalism. We are looking for candidates
    that value attention to detail and who deliver high quality work
    within agreed timescales. They must be well presented, with the
    capacity to work on their own initiative, but also to actively
    contribute to the constant development of our wider team.
    Candidates should also demonstrate an open and forward-thinking
    mindset, particularly regarding the adoption of emerging
    technologies, including the responsible use of artificial
    intelligence (AI), to enhance efficiency, effectiveness, and
    service delivery. You will be working with a variety of clients
    which may include Sponsors of Clinical Trials, research
    organisations, pharmaceutical manufacturing organisations, Clinical
    research organisations, MedTech and Biotech companies. Our services
    are delivered based on a balance of working remotely from home and
    occasional visits to clients at their offices. Our aim is that the
    client portfolio be local to each successful candidate’s home
    location, however the need for sufficient flexibility to
    accommodate travel and occasional overnight stays that enable full
    working days to be delivered to the client is a fundamental
    requirement of the role, therefore only candidates with the ability
    to accommodate this requirement should apply. All travel expenses
    will be covered or reimbursed. You are required to have a full
    driving license and use of a car, unless you live within central
    London. Duties And Responsibilities - Fulfil the tasks of the
    designated role of DPO as defined by Article 39 of the GDPR -
    Inform and advise organisations of their obligations - Implement
    the DPO Centre's established processes and practices - Create and
    implement strategies to ensure compliance with data protection laws
  • Perform DPIAs, PIAs and LI assessments and build/maintain the
    client's RoPA - Prepare recommendation reports and corresponding
    Schedule of Works - Devise, facilitate and deliver training and
    awareness workshops - Support the client in responding to
    individuals' rights requests - Consistently inform and advise the
    client on governance, accountability and risk - Keep up to date
    with changes in data protection law and regulations - Actively
    contribute to building the overall knowledge base of the DPO
    Centre's team Career progression - Working with an ever more
    prestigious portfolio of clients - The opportunity to develop
    sector specific expertise - DPO > Team leadership > Senior
    Management Skills And Experience Education and experience - At
    least five years in a role as Data Protection Officer or similar
    responsibility - At least three years of relevant experience in the
    Life Sciences industry, ideally across multiple jurisdictions -
    Firsthand experience of overseeing data protection considerations
    for clinical research trials (commerical or academic) - Ideally, a
    degree or high-level qualification in law - One or more data
    protection qualifications such as EU-GDPR-P, CIPP/E etc Personal -
    Sufficient flexibility within your personal circumstances to be
    able to travel to and from clients such that a full working day can
    be delivered - Ability to work independently yet also be a strong
    team player - Excellent communication (verbal and written) and
    interpersonal skills - The ability to maintain a high degree of
    confidentiality, trust and credibility - Calm, controlled and
    resilient demeanour - A commercial attitude towards time management
  • Capable of dealing with complex issues using advanced
    problem-solving and diplomatic skills - Open-minded and
    forward-thinking, with a willingness to embrace emerging
    technologies Required Skills - Specific knowledge of the life
    science sector e.g. Clinical trial life cycles, applicable
    regulation, relevant frameworks such as MR-001 etc - Able to
    maintain confidentiality, whilst instilling trustworthiness -
    Adaptability while staying calm in high pressure scenarios - Strong
    emotional intelligence in leadership, comprising of demonstrating
    empathy but remaining objective - Excellent IT skills: Full
    Microsoft Office suite - Highly organised, structured and
    disciplined, with great attention to detail - The ability to work
    under pressure and juggle multiple active priorities - Excellent
    written, verbal and non-verbal communication skills Advantageous
    Skills - Knowledge of IT and cyber security and ISO certifications
  • Written and spoken EU language skills - Knowledge of other
    worldwise data protection laws - Negotiation skills to ensure the
    most appropriate, rather than ‘easy’, course of action is taken
    Compensation & Benefits - Highly competitive, salaries are set
    according to experience, qualifications and requirements - Pension
    scheme - 25 days annual leave + Length of service accrual -
    Wellbeing and Electric Vehicle schemes - Holiday Buy Scheme -
    Working Abroad Scheme - Group Death in Service - Company Maternity
    and Paternity Pay - Personal development Further details on The DPO
    Centre and our existing team can be found atwww.dpocentre.com
    About Us The DPO Centre is a multi-national, leading provider of
    fractional Data Protection Officer (DPO) and privacy services.
    Since 2017, the company has delivered expert DPO, DPR, and AI
    governance services to over 1,000 clients globally from our offices
    in London, Amsterdam, Toronto, New York, Dublin, and our network of
    representation establishments across all 27 Member States. Further
    details on The DPO Centre and our global team can be found at
    www.dpocentre.comOUR CULTURE Fundamental to The DPO Centre’s
    culture is our #OneTeam philosophy:‘To inspire and develop one
    remarkable team that delivers the extraordinary’ Contact with other
    members of our various teams will be frequent, as will the
    opportunities for team social activities. Our mission is to nurture
    talent and empower individuals. We believe in constantly improving
    our processes and the best practice framework we employ with our
    clients. Sharing knowledge and experiences is a vital part of our
    culture and ensures you will quickly become part of our motivated,
    sociable, and connected team It’s an essential aspect of our
    culture and helps new recruits to quickly become part of our
    supportive and interconnected community. We strive to be a team
    that doesn’t just keep up, we set the pace. OUR PEOPLE Within The
    DPO Centre family we have bakers, skaters, bike riders, walkers,
    avid readers, ultra-runners, budding photographers, musicians, and
    keen travellers. Our team comes from all corners of the world,
    including New Zealand, Poland, Mauritius, Mexico, South Africa to
    name but a few. Please see for yourself and meet everyone on our
    team page. WHY JOIN THE TEAM? Our offer to you is the opportunity
    to work in a dynamic and varied role within a structured team of
    like-minded and motivated professionals. The data privacy industry
    is rapidly evolving, so this role will involve working on projects
    that encourage continuous professional growth and innovation. We
    are committed to empowering everyone in our #ONETEAM with the
    knowledge 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 of
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