Job Overview
The Operations Privacy Champion will work closely with all members of the Research and Development organization (exclusive of Pharmacovigilance) (“R&D”) and the Global Privacy Office (“GPO”) to help operationalize privacy by design and privacy by default principles into Dev Ops driven systems, applications, communications, and daily ways of working, including those with Third Parties. The R&D Privacy Champion reports directly into Global Clinical Study Support with a cross-functional reporting line to the Associate Vice President, Global Data Privacy Officer.

Essential Functions
• Request the launch of Privacy Assessments, including those requiring update or reconfirmation.
• Assist with keeping GPO apprised of new compounds, countries, strategic Third Party relationships, novel processing activities/technologies and all other privacy-by-design/default opportunities.
• Assist GPO with keeping notices/consents templates up-to-date, stored / archived in the appropriate repositories, and the study teams informed when updates are available.
• Assist with training R&D and Third Parties on privacy compliance obligations; communicate key messages from GPO to R&D colleagues as needed.
• Assist with investigation and development / execution of remediation plans associated with Personal Information Incidents involving R&D activities.
• Assist with investigation and response to Data Subject requests associated with R&D activities.
• Partner with GPO in developing and executing monitoring/auditing efforts to enhance compliance including monitoring / auditing plans associated with Third Parties.
• Assist GPO with reporting relevant privacy metrics to R&D leadership, including the status of any privacy-related risk mitigation work.
• As directed by GPO, manage / maintain a project / program plan associated with any privacy-related mitigation activities to support an on-time completion.
• Serve as gatekeeper for ICF Escalations prior to going to Global Data Privacy Officer, work with ICF Escalations team for updating/creating country-specific data protection language in ICFs as needed / requested.
• Serve as gatekeeper for health authority, ethics committee and clinical sites’ questions regarding privacy program and data protection practices at Incyte; enhance guidance materials as commonly asked questions and issues arise.
• Answer FAQs coming from R&D colleagues related to privacy, liaise with GPO for areas of confusion/opportunities for streamlining and/or further education to foster a culture of privacy and self-service efficiency.
• Provide privacy-focused input to R&D SOPs, guidance, and work instructions as needed to help embed privacy-related requirements into Dev Ops standard ways of working.
• Liaise directly with Global Data Privacy Officer and other representatives of the GPO to stay up-to-date on emerging and evolving privacy laws & regulations, assist as needed with vetting new processes and technologies that affect R&D to ensure workability and efficiency.


Qualifications
• Bachelor's Degree Bachelor's Degree or equivalent qualification
• 4 years minimum relevant experience in a privacy, quality, or compliance function aligned with GCP-type activities
• Global experience in the pharmaceutical, medical device, or healthcare industry
• Certification in privacy (e.g. CIPP/US, CIPP/E, CIPM)
• Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Power BI (or other dashboard tool)
• Self-motivated, solution-oriented, and adaptable
• Excellent organization, project management, and prioritization skills
• Strong written, oral communication, and interpersonal skills
• High level of professionalism, integrity, and ability to maintain confidences while working with sensitive, confidential information
• Experience working globally preferred

This role is no eligible for UK visa sponsorship.

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