Company description

Luxembourg National Data Service (LNDS) is an economic interest group created by the Luxembourg Government, to implement Luxembourg’s strategies in research, innovation, and digitalisation. Our aim is to enable value creation from secondary use of data, for public and private partners and support the sharing and re-use of public sector data, in a trustable manner.

More about Luxembourg National Data Service (LNDS)

Senior ELSI (Ethical, Legal and Social Implications) /Data Protection and Privacy Specialist

What you will do

Analysis and interpretation of legal and/or ethical requirements based on legal and ethical norms, review of existing guidelines and, where applicable, case law for the implementation of LNDS and the challenges for secondary use of data in general and big data and machine learning applications in particular
Analysis and awareness of the legal landscape on the national and EU level where relevant for LNDS operations, in particular for secondary use of data and identification of best practices or weaknesses
Determining data protection by design and default analysis of planned operations and IT workflows as well as the support of data protection impact assessments
Development of policies and technical requirements frameworks to enable solutions for ELSI compliance for LNDS as well as for national and European projects and initiatives
Development of practical tools, templates, guidance, training and other instruments for ELSI compliance
Development of General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) / ELSI-compliant data governance solutions
Driving ELSI subjects of relevance for LNDS in EU/international projects and initiatives
Engagement in the national working group(s) on data protection and ELSI in general and support of public sector bodies in solving their ELSI challenges
Engagement with citizens, representative groups on the national level (consumer groups, patient associations, etc.), data holders, relevant ministries on the national and European level, where applicable the permit authority, the National Commission for Data Protection (CNPD), and National Research Ethics Committee (CNER) as well as European bodies such as the European Commission or the European Data Protection Board (EDPB) and contribution to consensus building
Contributing to policy making and providing input to legislation with relevance to secondary use related ELSI aspects on the national and European level
You will train and supervise less experienced team members

Who you are:

You have at least a master’s degree in law, life/data sciences, bioinformatics, or technology
Proven experience of 6-10 years working in areas focusing on privacy challenges for research and/or risk management or technology.
Working experience, for example, as a scientist, data steward, or risk manager and engaged in that role in finding responsible and legally compliant solutions in the research and healthcare context
A proven background in data protection by design and default workflows and/or the ethics and law of data research and Artificial Intelligence
You are enthusiastic about the legal aspects of data research and technical implementation of data protection principles into business processes, products, and services.
Excellent communication skills (ability to listen, understand, and convey your ideas) and the ability to articulate clearly the ELSI needs to various audiences (scientists, clients, internal colleagues) both in written form and oral training as well as experience in writing academic papers
Creative, solution-oriented with strong analytical skills and a mindset for quality
You have critical thinking, you are adaptable, flexible and you are able to accept and manage changes in the workplace
You have cultural intelligence and diversity consciousness
You are conscious about time management (becoming more effective and efficient in how you work)
Proficient in English
Proficient in French and/or German is a strong plus

What we offer

Dynamic and innovative work environment
Collaboration with diverse stakeholders
Inclusive and diverse culture
European recognition and impactful projects
Shape the future of the data revolution