Senior ELSI/Data Protection and Privacy Specialist

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

• 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 

• 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

• 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