Associate Manager, Global Privacy and Data Protection

PTC Therapeutics is a global commercial biopharmaceutical company. For over 25 years our team has been deeply committed to a unified purpose: Extending life's moments for children and adults living with a rare disease.

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Job Description Summary:

The Global Privacy and Data Protection Associate Manager, will play a pivotal role in operationalizing and scaling our global privacy program. Reporting directly to the Global Privacy and Data Protection Officer, they will serve as a key bridge between strategy and execution, driving efficiency through cross-functional collaboration.
His/her main mission will be to safeguard organizational data while fostering strong working relationships with regional Data Protection Officers (DPOs) and internal stakeholders to help ensure seamless compliance across the organization.

Job Description:

Responsibilities:

• Program & Project Management: Lead the day-to-day administrative operations of the privacy program, including strategic meeting planning, agenda development, and the documentation of action items to ensure project continuity.
• Privacy Impact Assessments: Manage the end-to-end Data Protection Impact Assessment (DPIA) process, evaluating new business initiatives and technologies to help ensure "privacy by design" and regulatory compliance.
• OneTrust Administration: Serve as a subject matter expert for the OneTrust GRC platform, utilizing the tool to automate workflows, manage data mapping, and track tasks accordingly.
• Privacy Operations (DSAR & Incidents): Act as a primary point of contact for triaging Data Subject Access Requests (DSARs) and potential privacy incidents, ensuring timely investigation and resolution in accordance with legal requirements.
• Reporting & Analytics: Aggregate and present privacy metrics and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to leadership to track program health and maturity and for continuous program improvement.
• Knowledge Management: Maintain and update the internal Privacy Intranet site, ensuring employees have access to current policies, training materials, and compliance resources.
• Ad-Hoc Support: Execute additional privacy-related tasks and special projects as assigned by management to support evolving business needs.

Qualifications:

Privacy & Compliance Expertise

• Regulatory Knowledge: Deep understanding of general privacy principles and major data protection laws across the U.S. and Canada.
• Privacy Operations: Proven track record in managing privacy issues, compliance processes, and data inventories.
• Platform Proficiency: Advanced user of the OneTrust platform for building and preparing data inventories; skilled at rapidly mastering new online compliance tools.
• Research & Analysis: Strong analytical mindset with a passion for conducting in-depth privacy research and data analysis.

• Project Management & Leadership
• Strategic Project Management: Skilled in planning and prioritizing multiple complex projects simultaneously within a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Extensive experience supporting and leading cross-functional teams to achieve high-level compliance goals.
• Stakeholder Management: The ability to influence and manage cross-functional stakeholders
• Communication: Strong oral and written communication skills, capable of translating complex privacy concepts for various audiences.

Professional Attributes

• Performance Driven: Self-motivated with a commitment to continuous improvement and exceeding organizational expectations.
• Time Management: Highly organized with a focused work ethic and the ability to maintain productivity in a remote setting.
• Bachelor's degree plus 5 years of audit, privacy, legal, compliance or other relevant experience in life sciences or combination of education and relevant experience.

Special knowledge or skills and/or licenses or certificates preferred.

* IAPP- CIPP certificate with any designation

* Masters degree/Law degree or paralegal certification preferred.

Travel requirements: Up to 25%

Expected Base Salary Range:

$104,600 - $131,700. The base salary offered will be contingent on assessment of candidate education level, background, and experience relative to the requirements of the position they are being considered for, as well as review of internal equity.

In addition to base salary, PTC employees are also eligible for short- and long-term incentives.All eligible employees may also enroll in PTC's medical, dental, vision, and retirement savings plans.

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EEO Statement:

PTC Therapeutics is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of race, color, national origin, gender, age, physical characteristics, social origin, disability, religion, family status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, veteran status or any unlawful criterion under applicable law. We are committed to treating all applicants fairly and avoiding discrimination.

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