Lead, Ethics & Compliance Data Privacy, EMEA
About Astellas:
At Astellas we are a progressive health partner, delivering value and outcomes where needed.
We pursue innovative science, focussing initially on the areas of greatest potential and then developing solutions where patient need is high, often in rare or under-served disease areas and in life-threatening or life-limiting diseases and conditions.
We work directly with patients, doctors and health care professionals on the front line to ensure patient and clinical needs are guiding our development activities at every stage.
Our global vision for Patient Centricity is to support the development of innovative health solutions through a deep understanding of the patient experience. At Astellas, Patient Centricity isn’t a buzzword - it’s a guiding principle for action. We believe all staff have a role to play in creating a patient-centric culture and integrating an awareness of the patient into our everyday working practices, regardless of our role, team or division.
We work closely with regulatory authorities and payers to find new ways to ensure access to new therapies. We deliver the latest insights and real-world evidence to inform the best decisions for patients and their care-givers, to ensure the medicines we develop continue to provide meaningful outcomes.
Beyond medicines, we support our stakeholder communities to drive initiatives that improve awareness, education, access and ultimately standards of care.
We have developed ground-breaking, innovative medicines in immunology, oncology and urology. Our medicines are extending and saving the lives of cancer patients, making transplantation possible and improving the quality of life for those living with conditions where needs are often overlooked.
We take a patient-focused approach, that allows us to convert brilliant early science into treatments and solutions that directly improve and save patients’ lives.
From lab to clinic to patient, we focus on the most promising science, empower the best talent to pursue it, and develop life-changing solutions alongside the best partners.
The Opportunity:
As a Lead, E&C Data Privacy, EMEAR, you will oversee and continuously develop Astellas' Ethics & Compliance data privacy program across the entire EMEAR region (Europe, Middle East, Asia, Africa, and the CIS region). You will provide expert guidance on data protection laws, strategically engage with senior leadership, and contribute to the global privacy program, ensuring Astellas innovates with integrity for patients.
Hybrid Working:
At Astellas we recognize the importance of balancing your work and home life. This role offers a remote working solution so you can optimize the most productive work environment for you to succeed and deliver.
Responsibilities:
- Provide Guidance on Data Protection and Privacy Laws & Regulations;
- Monitor Compliance with Relevant Privacy and Data Protection Laws & Regulations Including Monitoring Changes in Laws & Regulations and Astellas Readiness to Comply;
- Lead development of Astellas’ approach to management of privacy risk related to digital technology, digital marketing, and AI.
Essential Knowledge & Experience:
- Expertise in leading, developing, and executing comprehensive data privacy programs across a large, multi-regional scope (EMEAR).
- Ability to serve as a subject matter expert, providing guidance on complex data protection and privacy laws, including the GDPR and EDPB guidance, and coordinating regional/local compliance.
- Proven capability in managing privacy incidents, facilitating robust privacy risk assessments, and designing effective mitigation plans for processing activities and AI systems.
- Strong collaborative skills to build and maintain strategic partnerships with regional leadership teams, global functions, and E&C Business Partners to drive cohesive execution and align on privacy objectives.
Preferred Experience:
- Proven experience in developing and implementing privacy policies and strategies.
- Demonstrated experience in overseeing privacy impact assessments (PIAs), integrating Privacy by Design, and embedding privacy into business processes.
- Advanced knowledge and practical experience with privacy management platforms such as OneTrust (for assessments, reports, risks).
- Expertise in International data protection laws and practices, beyond European regulations.
- Proven experience with Digital Transformation, Omnichannel Marketing, and AI governance in a privacy context.
Education:
- Bachelor's or master's degree or equivalent.
- IAPP (International Association of Privacy Professionals) or equivalent professional certifications.
Additional information:
This is a permanent, full-time position.
This position is based primarily in Poland and additionally, across any EU country or UK.
This role follows a hybrid working model, blending home-based work with a minimum of 1 day per quarter in the office (to be confirmed based on primary location and business need). Flexibility may be required in line with business needs.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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