Data Privacy Manager

Are you passionate about data privacy? Do you have experience within the pharma industry?

If so, now is your chance to join Ascendis Pharma as our new Data Privacy Manager.

Ascendis Pharma is a global biopharmaceutical company committed to making a meaningful difference in patients’ lives. Guided by our core values of Patients, Science, and Passion, we are applying our innovative TransCon® technology platform to fulfill our mission of developing new therapies that demonstrate best-in-class potential to address unmet medical needs.

At our headquarters in Hellerup, Denmark, research facilities in Heidelberg, Germany, and additional offices across Europe and the United States, we are advancing programs in our Endocrinology Rare Disease and Oncology portfolios. We also collaborate with partners on the development of TransCon-based products in other therapeutic areas and markets.

We are seeking a passionate Data Privacy Manager to join our growing team. As a key member of the Ascendis Pharma Data Privacy team, you will play a crucial role in driving our global data privacy program with a particular focus on supporting our clinical trial set up. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment, collaborate with cross-functional, global teams working together to achieve extraordinary results.

You will be joining the Data Privacy team consisting of 2 colleagues, and report directly to the Senior Director Data Privacy who is based in Hellerup, Denmark. You will also be based in our Hellerup office. The Data Privacy team is part of the larger Compliance, Risk & Corporate Responsibility team consisting of 10 colleagues.

In this position, we look for a person with a real passion for data privacy who has all-round data privacy experience and who wants the opportunity to make a big impact in an exciting company.

Your key responsibilities will be:

• Advice on and support all data privacy related matters with a specific focus on supporting our clinical trial set up from a data privacy perspective
• Carry out personal data mapping and conduct risk assessments such as DPIAs, TIAs and LIAs
• Collaborate with and advise the business globally on all data privacy issues to find operational solutions
• Establish and provide clear data privacy guidance and training throughout the organization
• Support the investigation, management and response to data privacy incidents and data subject requests to ensure a timely response

Qualifications and Skills:

You must have experience working with data privacy preferably in the bio/pharma/medical device industry.

You are likely to hold a relevant academic degree e.g. law and at least 2 years of experience of working within the pharma industry, preferably with data privacy related clinical trial experience.

Furthermore, you have:

• A keen eye for details and structure as well as the ability to follow through and finalize tasks
• An open mindset, well developed interpersonal skills and strong competences in project management and communication
• The ability for getting the organization involved in data protection and if you meet resistance when doing so, you rise to the challenge and see this as an opportunity to engage even further with the organization
• Fluent English language skills, both written and spoken, and are enthusiastic, outgoing and thrive in an informal environment where you can structure, follow up and complete your own tasks.

Key competencies:

You are a strong team player, analytical, and have a can-do attitude.

You possess an entrepreneurial mindset and can thrive in an informal, open environment where innovation and change are key.  

To succeed in this role, we also expect you to have a passion for data privacy protection, be resilient and have a sense of humor.

Travel: 2-4 days per year.

Office: Tuborg Boulevard 12, 2900 Hellerup, Denmark  

Apply now.

We evaluate applications when received, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. Please note that we conduct interviews on a rolling basis and reserve the right to remove the job posting at any time.   

To ensure your application is reviewed, please submit it through the specified platform - applications sent by email or other channels will not be evaluated. 

For more details about the position or the company, please contact Dorthe Elmkvist Hansen, Senior Director Data Privacy on M: +45 27 77 09 35 or E: [email protected].

You can learn more about Ascendis by visiting our website www.ascendispharma.com

Applications must be submitted in English and will be treated confidentially.

As the summer holiday period approaches, you may experience a longer response time than usual. We truly appreciate your patience and thank you for your understanding. We look forward to reviewing your application as soon as possible.

A note to recruiters:

We do not allow external search party solicitation.  Presentation of candidates without written permission from the Ascendis Pharma HR team (specifically from: Talent Acquisition Partner or Human Resources Director) is not allowed.  If this occurs, your ownership of these candidates will not be acknowledged.