About This Role

The role supports the International Privacy Lead and acts to support the Company’s Global Privacy Program (with a focus on Europe) to ensure that affiliates and business stakeholders are given a framework to secure compliance with complex privacy laws and adherence to industry best practices. The role is responsible for supporting internal privacy procedures and processes and responding to business and stakeholder inquiries as assigned. Responsibilities may be for specific program elements and processes and/or regional in focus.

What you will do

• Privacy Program Management – Support International Privacy Lead, and act as a resource for functional and affiliate employees, to ensure the Company is executing in compliance with complex laws, including the GDPR, e-Privacy Directive, LGPD, Clinical Trials Regulation, HIPAA, FDA and Common Rule and local data protection laws.
• Business Consultation – Provide practical and timely advice to internal clients on specific projects to design processes in compliance with applicable data protection requirements, while addressing legal risks and protecting the Company’s integrity and reputation.
• Privacy Operations – Ensure timely processing of inquiries and notices from stakeholders, data subjects and vendors. Ensure these engagements are researched, tracked and driven to resolution in a timely manner.
• Monitor and Audit - Support ongoing measurement and auditing on overall effectiveness of the Privacy office and execution of privacy policies and standards, both internally and by third party vendors. Conduct periodic reviews as required by regulation or Biogen standards (e.g. DPIAs, VRM assessments).

Required skills

• Min 2 years related experience in privacy and data protection
• Life sciences/life sciences-related privacy role preferred
• Full professional fluency in English (other European languages desirable)
• Undergraduate degree in law or related area
• Bar or equivalent admission in a major EU jurisdiction preferred
• Data protection certification (CIPP, or CIPT from IAPP or a similar accredited body) preferred
• Significant experience providing privacy advice, strong preference for pharmaceutical industry or related experience
• Ability to work alone and make independent decisions for less complex issues
• Strong organizational skills and ability to handle multiple, cross-functional projects
• Able to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced highly-regulated environment

At our newly built, centrally located Warsaw office, our team supports a global organization with dedication and innovation. In this office, where 31 nationalities form our community, we celebrate the strength that comes from differences in backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. This commitment to fostering a supportive and inclusive workplace has earned us a Great Place to Work Certificate for three consecutive years and Best Places to Work Awards in both Poland and Europe.

What drives us every day is our unique purpose, working passionately to change the lives of patients affected by rare neurological diseases. If our mission resonates with your heart and career aspirations, join our team.

We eagerly anticipate welcoming you to our dynamic and collaborative environment, where together, we make a meaningful impact on a global scale.

Why Biogen?

Our mission to find therapies for neurological and rare diseases is a unique focus within our industry and this shared purpose is what connects us as a team. We work together to overcome obstacles and to follow the science. We are resilient as we strive to make an impact on our patients’ lives and on changing the course of medicine. Together, we pioneer. Together, we thrive.

At Biogen, we are committed to building on our culture of inclusion and belonging that reflects the communities where we operate and the patients we serve. We know that diverse backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives make us a stronger and more innovative company, and we are focused on building teams where every employee feels empowered and inspired. Read on to learn more about our DE&I efforts