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Data Protection Officer

ECLEVARUnited Kingdom

1 day ago

Job type

Full-time

Permanent

Job description

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The next generation Medtech CRO.From Passive to Autonomous Clinical Trials Platforms "MILO"

Start Date : August 1, 2025

Reports to : Head of Quality & Compliance / Executive Management

We are seeking a highly experienced and proactive Data Protection Officer (DPO) to oversee and manage the company’s compliance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and Data Protection Act 2018 .

The DPO will serve as the key advisor to internal teams , lead all data privacy operations, and act as the official point of contact with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) . The ideal candidate has at least 5 years of experience in data protection roles, ideally within the MedTech, eHealth, or clinical research sectors .

Location : United Kingdom (Remote / Hybrid)

Start Date : August 1, 2025

Contract Type : Full-time – Permanent

Reports to : Head of Quality & Compliance / Executive Management

Position Summary

Key Responsibilities 1. Regulatory Compliance & Advisory

Monitor regulatory developments in data protection laws across the UK and Europe.
Provide strategic guidance to clinical, legal, IT, and operational teams on data protection requirements.
Ensure processing activities related to clinical trials , SaaS platforms , and health data are compliant with legal obligations.

2. Governance & Documentation

Maintain the Record of Processing Activities (ROPA) in line with Article 30 UK GDPR.

Conduct and review Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs) .

Draft and update data protection policies, privacy notices, and consent forms.

Oversee employee awareness and training on data protection best practices.

3. Audit & Risk Management

Perform regular internal audits to evaluate the effectiveness of data protection controls.

Identify compliance gaps and lead the implementation of corrective actions.

Support third-party vendor assessments and ensure proper contractual clauses (DPAs) are in place.

4. External Liaison & Incident Management

Act as the official point of contact for the ICO and manage all regulatory communications.

Lead the investigation and notification process in case of a personal data breach .

Collaborate with external partners, CROs, or service providers on privacy compliance issues.

Requirements

Minimum 5 years of proven experience in data protection or privacy compliance roles.

In-depth understanding of the UK GDPR , Data Protection Act 2018 , and ICO Accountability Framework .

Demonstrated experience in regulated industries such as MedTech , healthcare , or clinical trials .

Strong analytical, legal, and communication skills.

Recognized certification (e.g. CIPP / E, CIPM, or equivalent) is a strong asset.

Fluent in English; additional European language(s) is a plus.

Compensation

Salary : £60,000 – £80,000 per year (depending on experience and qualifications)

Benefits : Health insurance, pension contribution, professional development allowance, remote / flexible working

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Timely delivery of GDPR compliance roadmap milestones.

Completion of DPIAs and documentation updates on schedule.

Number of internal training sessions conducted and staff trained.

ICO audits passed and zero unmanaged regulatory breaches.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Information Technology

Industries

Medical Device

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