Chief Data Protection Officer

This role will play a crucial part in ensuring our organization adheres to the highest standards of data protection compliance.

The key responsibilities include:

• Data Protection Compliance: Defining and monitoring de-identification and anonymization procedures for personal data collected within the organization.
• Risk Assessment: Identifying direct and indirect identifiers, performing risk assessment of datasets, including calculation of re-identification risks, and providing guidance for mitigation of such risks.
• Data Governance: Discussion with internal stakeholders about their data needs during planning phases and ensuring adherence to data protection regulations while retaining data usefulness.
• Personal Data Management: Differentiating between personal and anonymized data and routinely applying data avoidance and minimization principles.
• Technology Impact: Reviewing impact of technology introduction, particularly regarding re-identification (e.g. artificial intelligence), and suggesting appropriate measures.
• Compliance Representation: Interacting with data protection compliance organization and representing RD teams on this subject when necessary.
• Process Improvement: Proposing ideas to enhance established data handling processes within the organization.

This position requires:

• A consistent track record of at least 6+ years in a software RD function.
• Working experience of at least 2 years in a data protection role, with sound knowledge of GDPR and other data protection regulations and concepts (such as HIPAA).
• Thorough understanding of differences between personal and anonymized data and ability to apply data avoidance and minimization principles.
• Expertise in processing personal data and anonymization techniques (e.g., pseudonymization, obfuscation, k-anonymization, hashing, encryption, ...).
• Experience in minimizing and de-identifying healthcare data and familiarity with data formats specific to healthcare images and relevant standards such as DICOM and HL7.
• Experience interacting with Data Protection Authorities, Regulators or Government Agencies will be an added advantage.
• Certifications, such as Certification in Information Privacy Professional/ Europe (CIPP/E), CIPT, CIPM(GDPR), DCPP are a plus.

This position demands:

• Ability to demonstrate decisiveness and sound judgment on a consistent basis.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) with ability to make statements build consensus.
• Remarkable ability to collaborate with different stakeholders and positively influence decision-making process on key topics concerning data protection.
• Excellent presentation skills with ability to facilitate groups of people (internal/external/both) operating at different levels (e.g. Internal External stakeholders, Technical Experts and peers).
• Ability to work in international teams, understanding inter-cultural sensitivity and adapting based on global needs.

Key Competencies

We are looking for individuals with strong analytical and problem-solving skills, excellent communication and collaboration abilities, and a deep understanding of data protection principles and regulations.

This role will be a critical component of our organization's data protection efforts, and we seek a dedicated professional who can help us achieve our goals.

Our ideal candidate will have a proven track record of success in similar roles and a passion for staying up-to-date with the latest developments in data protection law and best practices.

We offer a dynamic and supportive work environment, opportunities for professional growth and development, and a competitive compensation package.