Privacy Specialist at Johnson & Johnson

The Privacy Specialist South Africa will be responsible for managing the data privacy matters relevant to processing activities in all 3 sectors in the EMEA region (pharmaceuticals, medical devices and consumer) according to the needs and priorities discussed with the business functions and the Global Privacy Team. The Privacy Specialist will coordinate all activities related to implementation of and adherence to the J&J Global Privacy Framework & Procedures and applicable data protection laws. The priority of support will be South Africa, however the role will also support Sub-Saharan Africa, North Africa and Middle East.

The Main Duties And Responsibilities Of The Position Are

• Advises business of their responsibilities and obligations and drives a culture of compliance with privacy requirements.
• Build understanding of privacy risks and opportunities related to personal data processing activities and provides advice on how to mitigate these risks and enhance the opportunities, by embedding privacy into the design of business activities.
• Elaborate practical guidance in line with the Global Privacy Framework and Policies (e.g. review of policies, update consent & notice forms etc.
• Serve as a point of contact to share staff experiences in privacy related issues and provide first guidance if privacy questions arise.
• Provide education, training, and communications on Privacy Compliance to relevant employees.
• Assists the business with records of processing activities and data protection impact assessments.
• Provide privacy support to business projects and provide guidance to ensure Privacy controls are embedded into the design of processes and systems as applicable.
• Assists with internal and external audits and inspections, requests for access and correction of personal data or complaints.
• Deploys and implements Access & Correction SOP and procedures in line with regional SOP’s depending on business area.
• Support the management privacy incidents and liaise with J&J Data Breach Response Team: Handle privacy related incidents in close collaboration with management and, depending on the incident, with local Privacy Liaisons and J&J Data Breach Response Team
• Actively engages with the Global Privacy Team and participates to its information sessions, to ensure maximal alignment with global standards and practices.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Qualifications

We’d love to hear from YOU, if you have:

• Functional understanding of privacy laws and regulations applied in a company context
• Ideally familiarity with health care industry and its businesses
• Familiarity with the roll out of compliance programs
• Strong change and project management and problem-solving skills, as well as the ability to deal effectively with all levels of an organization
• Ability to maintain the highest standards of quality, compliance and accountability when advising the business
• Ability to translate a wide variety of principles and, sometimes complex requirements into actionable solutions for the business. Ability to see the big picture, whilst working to get the details done
• Excellent organizational, facilitation, communication and presentation skill
• Global mindset and preparedness to incorporate global standards and practices
• Ability to work under general direction, and can plan and arrange own activities to accomplish objectives
• Strong result driven attitude
• English language at professional proficiency required, both oral and written