Manager, International Privacy

Job Description

Who Are We Looking For?

We are seeking a highly motivated Privacy Professional to join our team in the whip-smart and highly respected Legal and Compliance Department at the company’s International HQ in London, UK. The Department is committed to a trusting and collaborative culture where we value growth and development. We engage proactively with our business colleagues to truly understand them and to deliver results for our company and for patients. If you thrive in a fast-paced, hands-on, and team-oriented environment where you can have a big impact on the organization, we’d love to talk to you!

Job Summary

The individual in this position will primarily provide practical and operational advice to our Global Clinical Operations (GCO) function on regulatory issues related to the processing of personal data, such as the review of clinical trial agreements, informed consent forms, as well as other clinical trial matters related to the use of vendors, new technologies and ongoing assessments. As part of the Global Privacy Office, this individual will also assist the International Privacy team in supporting a broad spectrum of internal clients on data protection matters and supporting the company’s global program.

This position will report to the Senior Director, International Privacy.

Key Responsibilities

• Assisting the Global Privacy Lead for GCO in providing support and (where appropriate) taking the lead on clinical trial-related privacy matters, including conducting privacy assessments on new business processes, handling escalations and questions related to informed consent forms and clinical trial agreements, and (where needed and under the instruction of Legal or Privacy) handling legal questions in informed consent forms and other related projects that may arise.
• Assisting with contractual matters related to data protection, such as data processing agreements, data transfer agreements (e.g. standard contractual clauses), etc. including the development and maintenance of templates.
• Working with the Privacy Office and Third-Party Risk Management to review questionnaires related to the due diligence of vendors’ data protection and security practices.
• Supporting the intake, evaluation of and response to data subject requests (e.g., request for information, clarifications, rectification or deletion of personal data) and reports of potential data incidents.
• Cross-functional projects under the direction of the Privacy Office or Legal that may arise, including those related to data transfers, privacy notices and consents, privacy assessments, cookie compliance, and training.
• Undertaking research to keep up-to-date with data protection developments affecting clients in the International region, as well as our GCO space, and anticipating potential changes needed to meet new regulatory requirements.
• Participating in various Legal & Compliance Department projects and initiatives (e.g., Culture, Diversity, & Inclusion Committee, Pro Bono & Community Engagement Committee, Talent & Development Committee, etc.).
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

Technical Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a related field such as law or technology.
• CIPP/E, CIPM, CIPT certification(s) or equivalent preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience providing data protection advice, preferably to pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, CRO or healthcare companies, whether in-house or at a law firm.
• Demonstrated knowledge and expertise required in GDPR. Familiarity with other data protection laws and regulations preferred.
• Experience and knowledge of data protection laws and regulations as they relate to research activities (e.g. clinical trials) preferred.
• Experience in OneTrust preferred.
  
  

Skills/Abilities

• Demonstrated teamwork and collaboration skills, in particular providing support to global and multi-functional teams.
• Strong analytical and communication skills, with the ability to develop and deliver clear and concise information to a variety of stakeholders, both orally and in writing.
• Highly motivated to contribute and grow within a complex area of emerging importance.
• Ability to multi-task and handle multiple assignments in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment.
• Demonstrated experience of taking ownership and providing timely, actionable advice.
• Detail and solution oriented.
  
  

Flex Designation

Hybrid-Eligible Or On-Site Eligible

Flex Eligibility Status

In this Hybrid-Eligible role, you can choose to be designated as:

• Hybrid: work remotely up to two days per week; or select
• On-Site: work five days per week on-site with ad hoc flexibility.
  
  

Note: The Flex status for this position is subject to Vertex’s Policy on Flex @ Vertex Program and may be changed at any time.

Company Information

Vertex is a global biotechnology company that invests in scientific innovation.

Vertex is committed to equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to a person's race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, or any characteristic protected under applicable law. Vertex is an E-Verify Employer in the United States. Vertex will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities, in accordance with applicable law.

Any applicant requiring an accommodation in connection with the hiring process and/or to perform the essential functions of the position for which the applicant has applied should make a request to the recruiter or hiring manager, or contact Talent Acquisition at [email protected]