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OfficeJob Description
Thermo Fisher Scientific is seeking a dedicated and strategic Privacy Specialist, Corporate Counsel to join our Global Privacy and Technology Office (GPTO). This role provides the chance to collaborate with both business and legal teams across a diverse range of technologies and services. The ideal candidate will bring experience advising on privacy matters in highly regulated environments, such as pharmaceutical or clinical research, and will have a pragmatic approach to solving complex problems.
We seek a candidate who is inquisitive, enthusiastic about taking on challenges, and passionate about encouraging innovation while maintaining privacy and ethical data practices!
How You Will Make an Impact
The main duty of the Privacy Specialist position is to maintain the organization's consistency with privacy and data security regulations on a global scale. They must have the capacity to lead and take ownership of multiple projects and work independently, but to also be confident enough to raise concerns where appropriate.
This individual will:
- Provide clear, actionable legal guidance on global data protection laws, regulations, and standards (e.g., GDPR, CCPA/CPRA, HIPAA).
- Draft, review, and negotiate data protection terms in global agreements, including client/vendor contracts, business associate agreements (BAAs), and agreements for the transfer of data.
- Identify and analyze potential privacy risks and assist in conducting risk evaluations (e.g., DPIAs, assessments related to HIPAA security).
- Collaborate with teammates on privacy-by-design initiatives for innovative technology, digital health tools, or artificial intelligence systems.
- Work closely with collaborators in Legal, IT, and Commercial teams to integrate privacy into systems and processes.
- Advise on and be responsible for the full lifecycle of subject access requests and other individual rights under applicable privacy laws.
- Support the company’s HIPAA Privacy Officer in implementing and maintaining HIPAA-compliant policies, procedures, and training.
- Be responsible for legal developments and provide timely updates to business partners and legal colleagues regarding relevant changes in data protection law.
- Partake in sharing knowledge and developing standard methodology across the GPTO.
Keys to Success
Education and Knowledge
- Juris doctorate degree or equivalent.
- Active license to practice law in at least one jurisdiction.
- Certifications such as IAPP (CIPP/E, CIPP/US, CIPM) desirable.
- Fluency in business English required; proficiency in other languages is a plus.
Experience
- Must have 0-3 years of expertise in safeguarding information and upholding privacy laws, with a preference for experience in a multinational corporation or regulated sector.
- Strong solid grasp of global privacy frameworks, including HIPAA and data transfer mechanisms (e.g., SCCs, TIAs).
- Experience performing and advising on Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs), Transfer Impact Assessments (TIAs), or HIPAA Security Risk Assessments.
- Proven skill in coordinating complex projects with multiple collaborators across jurisdictions.
- Skilled in simplifying legal issues and presenting risk in practical, business-friendly terms.
- Familiarity and understanding of privacy management platforms such as TrustArc or OneTrust.
- Self-starter with strong judgment and a collaborative mentality.
- Passion for continuous learning and creative problem-solving.
Top Skills
What We Do
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is the world leader in serving science, with annual revenue of approximately $40 billion. Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Whether our customers are accelerating life sciences research, solving complex analytical challenges, increasing productivity in their laboratories, improving patient health through diagnostics or the development and manufacture of life-changing therapies, we are here to support them. Our global team delivers an unrivaled combination of innovative technologies, purchasing convenience and pharmaceutical services through our industry-leading brands, including Thermo Scientific, Applied Biosystems, Invitrogen, Fisher Scientific, Unity Lab Services, Patheon and PPD.
Why Work With Us
You will join a company which every colleague has the opportunity to create possibilities, for oneself, for our customers and patients. There is no more exciting place to be than at the forefront of solving problems which help improve lives around the world. As a company, we are committed to supporting your career aspirations and your journey.
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