Global Privacy

Global Privacy & Legal Innovation Specialist
Date: Jan 27, 2023
Department: Legal & Corporate Affairs

**Job Type**: Direct Employee
Team: Legal, Compliance & Internal Audit
Contract Type: Permanent

**Location**:
Parma, IT

About us

Based in Parma, Italy, Chiesi is an international research-focused pharmaceutical and healthcare group with over 85 years’ experience, operating in 30 countries with more than 6,000 employees (Chiesi Group). To achieve its mission of improving people’s quality of life by acting responsibly towards society and the environment, the Group researches, develops and markets innovative drugs in its main therapeutic areas: Discover more here

We are proud to be the largest global pharmaceutical group to be awarded B Corp Certification, a recognition of high social and environmental standards. We are a reliable company that adopts and promotes a transparent and ethical behavior at all levels.

We believe that the success of Chiesi is built and shaped by our people and our strong set of shared Values and Behaviors. Our people make a critical difference to our success, which is why it is vital that we attract and retain the right talent who will continue to enrich our culture by living and breathing our values and behaviors.

We are committed to embrace diversity, inclusion and equal opportunities. In fact, we are a global family made up of different cultures, different genders, generations, ethnicities, abilities, sexual identities and many other enriching diversities.

Chiesi Corporate Functions

These are all the functions based in Parma supporting the business: Global HR, Global ICT, Global Finance, Global Communication and Public Affairs, Shared Values & Sustainability, Corporate Internal Auditing, Global Strategy & Corporate Development, Legal & Corporate Affairs, Global Procurement.

Who we are looking for

Purpose

To work, within the DPO Office and at the direct report of the Global Privacy Officer, in order to warrant compliance with the provisions of the EU Regulation 679/2016 (the “Regulation”) and any other applicable legislation on personal data;
To liaise with the Data Protection Officers/Compliance Officers of the affiliates of the Chiesi Group in order to warrant strict alignment to the corporate standards for the management of personal data in accordance with applicable legislations.

Main Responsibilities
Assistance to the implementation of all the requirements of the Regulation, including: performance of risk assessments, gap analysis, drafting of the relevant internal documentation;
Foster a data protection culture within the Company and help to implement essential elements of data protection (e.g. assistance to the development and maintenance of relevant data privacy policies and trainings);
Partnering with all key business areas, in particular the IT Security team, to ensure data privacy issues are considered at the outset of new projects, products and initiatives (data protection by design and by default, DPIAs etc.);
Drafting of the agreements relating to the processing of personal data (e.g. data processing agreements);
Drafting and revision of information notices and consent forms for different stakeholders;
Assistance with drafting, revising and negotiating technology outsourcing agreements and general terms and conditions, including software purchase, license, maintenance agreement, and data storage solutions for the Group.
Monitoring the industry landscape to keep visibility on evolutions, trends, and best practices related to data privacy;
Identifying, promoting, and managing legal innovation projects, implementing legal operations features and technology to support counsels to automate low-added value activities and increase their efficiency.

Experience Required

At least 1 year of experience in in-house legal departments or law firms, preferably in matters related to personal data protection and legal innovation.

Education
- Law degree (e.g., J.D.)
- Master or equivalent post-university specialization in matters related to personal data protection (preferred)

Languages

English (fluent), Italian, or any additional language is a plus

Technical Skills
Strong knowledge of EU and Italian data protection laws and regulations; knowledge of US privacy regulations is considered a plus;
Excellent command of Office 365 (in particular Power Point) and online research tools;
Ability to use privacy management systems (e.g. OneTrust) is considered a plus

Soft Skills
Adaptability and flexibility
Attention to details
Communication skills
Creative/innovative mindset
Digital mindset
Learning agility
Problem solving
Team working

What we offer

You would join a dynamic, fast-growing, challenging and friendly environment.
In Chiesi we firmly believe that our people are our most valuable asset, that is why we invest in continuous training, learning and development. Therefore, we strive to continuously promote and satisfy development needs, paying particular atten