Data Protection Officer - Life Sciences

Job title Data Protection Officer – Life Sciences

Reporting to Pod Leader

Job location Remote

Employment status Permanent, Full-Time (37.5 hours per week)

We’re seeking experienced Data Protection Officers to support our continued growth within our Life Sciences sector. The role requires in-depth knowledge and a proven track record within the industry, a strong compliance focus, excellent communication and presentation skills, and the ability to influence and support positive change within an organisation.

For many clinical trial sponsors and other Life Sciences organisations, appointing a Data Protection Officer and Data Protection Representative are not only a legal requirement, but a prerequisite for obtaining trial approval from ethics boards and other relevant stakeholders.

You’ll be working with a variety of clients, which may include sponsors of clinical trials, research organisations, pharmaceutical manufacturing organisations, clinical research organisations, Med Tech and Biotech companies.

Successful candidates will excel at managing a diverse client portfolio, skilfully prioritising tasks, handling conflicting demands with diplomacy, and upholding the highest standards of confidentiality and professionalism. Attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality work within deadlines are also essential, as is the ability to work independently while actively supporting the growth and development of our wider team.

As we are a service business, we look only to recruit proactive, motivated, and enthusiastic team players who are commercially savvy and passionate about their work. The ideal candidate will align with our core values and contribute positively to our culture.

Our services combine remote work with occasional on-site client visits. While we aim to assign clients near to each successful candidate’s home, flexibility for travel and occasional overnight stays is essential to meet client needs and is a core requirement of the role. Only candidates who can meet this requirement, have a full driving license, and access to a car (unless based in central London) should apply.

All travel expenses will be covered or reimbursed.

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.

• 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 protections laws
• Creation of all required data protection documentation and assets such as, DPIAs, Privacy Notices and RoPAs
• 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

• Working with an ever more prestigious portfolio of clients
• The opportunity to develop sector specific expertise
• DPO >

Team leadership >

Senior Management

• At least five years in a role as Data Protection Officer or similar responsibility
• Ideally, a degree or high-level qualification in law
• One or more data protection qualifications such as EU-GDPR-P, CIPP / E etc
• At least two years of relevant experience in the Life Sciences industry, ideally across multiple jurisdictions
• Firsthand experience of overseeing data protection considerations for clinical research trials (commercial or academic)

• 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…