Vertex Pharmaceuticals · 1 week ago
Data Privacy Operations & Assurance Associate Director
Boston, MA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$169K/yr - $253K/yr
5+ years expVertex Pharmaceuticals is a global biotechnology company that invests in scientific innovation. The Data Privacy Operations & Assurance Associate Director supports the Privacy Operations Director in developing and maintaining privacy-related efforts, managing privacy processes, and providing risk-based advice regarding personal data handling.
BiotechnologyHealth CareMedicalPharmaceutical
Responsibilities
Develop and mature processes and procedures to maintain compliance with the Global Data Privacy Policy and applicable data protection laws, regulations, and guidelines
Develop and review content for training materials, guidance documents, and communications to increase employee understanding of privacy policies, data handling practices, legal obligations, and best practices
Serve as the primary owner for the design and maintenance of the Data Inventory, Triage, Assessment, and Data Protection Impact Assessment (DPIA) processes
Perform regular privacy assessments of low and medium-risk business processes, providing practical and timely advice to internal clients to ensure compliance while protecting the company’s integrity and reputation
Work with the network of "Super Users" and "Privacy Champions" (individuals embedded in the business) through regular touchpoints, training, and strategic direction. Assist process owners and Super Users in completing data inventories and DPIAs, coordinating with the business and the global Data Protection Officer (DPO) to mitigate residual risks
Mature the vendor privacy and security risk management process with the Third Party Risk Management (TPRM) team to ensure vendors with access to personal data are appropriately vetted
Support the monitoring and auditing plan for compliance with internal data protection policies and processes, coordinating with Internal Audit, the Office of Business Integrity and Ethics, or external auditors
Support the process for responding to data subject requests and reports of potential data incidents (in coordination with Privacy Counsel and Litigation)
Maintain and enhance privacy program metrics and reporting, driving the implementation and maintenance of appropriate reporting tools (e.g., Tableau)
Coordinate with business units to embed privacy triggers within organizational processes, such as the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), to proactively integrate privacy across the organization
Work with the data technology & engineering team to identify and employ internal tools to strengthen operational processes and implement improved programmatic mitigations and controls
Keep abreast of global privacy developments (e.g., EU guidance, US state laws, e-privacy developments) and proactively anticipate changes needed for the global privacy program
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree
Typically requires 5 years of experience in Privacy Operations within the pharma or biotech industry inhouse or as an external advisor
Minimum 2 + yrs experience in life sciences across multiple jurisdictions
Strong working knowledge of data mapping technology (e.g., OneTrust or similar tool)
Demonstrable program management skills, including strong organizational and multi-tasking abilities
Ability to prioritize workload and projects with minimal supervision
Demonstrated teamwork and collaboration skills
Exceptional written, oral, and presentation skills
Benefits
Medical, dental and vision benefits
Generous paid time off (including a week-long company shutdown in the Summer and the Winter)
Educational assistance programs including student loan repayment
A generous commuting subsidy
Matching charitable donations
401(k)
Company
Vertex Pharmaceuticals
Vertex Pharmaceuticals is focused on the discovery and development of small molecule drugs for the treatment of serious diseases.
5001-10000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$657.31MKey Investors
Janssen Belgium
2024-07-10Post Ipo Secondary· $1.11M
2022-05-17Post Ipo Equity· $50M
2009-12-03Post Ipo Equity· $443M
Leadership Team
Reshma Kewalramani
CEO and President
Nina Devlin
Senior Vice President, Chief Communications Officer
Recent News
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