Data Privacy Senior Specialist

Job Description Roles & Responsibilities Ensuring compliance with data privacy laws and regulations, protecting customer data through effective strategies and policies, conducting risk assessments and analyzing data breaches, all while applying evolving technologies and legal frameworks to safeguard sensitive customer data, such as health records and personal information as well internal customer data such as employees records. Accountabilities Implement data protection strategies in compliance with department directions and execute set strategies for maintaining data integrity and confidentiality. Addressing data privacy inquiries, incidents, and breaches to respond effectively to data privacy concerns and incidents, minimizing impact and ensuring proper protocol. Enhance legal compliance and align data handling with privacy laws to safeguard the organization from legal and reputational risks. Regularly Updating Data Privacy Policies to keep data privacy policies current with evolving laws and business needs. Safeguard sensitive data in compliance with data protection strategies to prevent breaches and unauthorized access of data. Participate in risk assessments through regular risk assessments and documentation to identify and mitigate potential vulnerabilities. Manage incident tracking & reporting and addressing data privacy breaches and incidents promptly to minimize impact. Provide a central, updated resource for data privacy information within the organization and continuously ensure it is up to date to provide reference for data privacy policies & regulations. Work Environment Indoors : 100 % Outdoors: 0 % (Multiple sites) Working Days : 5 Working Days Days off: 2 Days Off Working Hours : 8:00 AM 6:00 PM (1 hour break) Desired Candidate Profile Education: A bachelor s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Law, or a related field. Experience: 3+ Experience in data privacy, data protection, or a related area in the IT sector. Computer Skills: database management systems like SQL, Oracle, or similar data analysis tools like Excel, SAS, R, or Python Knowledge of encryption technologies and tools Understanding of compliance software that helps in adhering to data privacy laws and regulations, such as GDPR, HIPAA, etc. Languages English Arabic Company Industry PharmaBiotechClinical Research Department / Functional Area IT Software Keywords Data Privacy Senior Specialist Get real-time job updates only on our App