Senior Specialist in Privacy and Compliance M/F/D

h3Privacy Steward and Business Practices / Compliance Specialist /h3 pJoin our company's Business Practices Compliance team in Belgium in a role that combines privacy responsibilities with broader business practices and compliance activities. /p pIn this role, you will help enable the business to operate in line with internal standards, corporate policies, applicable legislation and pharmaceutical industry codes. Our focus is not only on ensuring compliance, but also on designing practical guidance, risk-based and business-friendly processes, communications and training materials, that support compliant-by-design day-to-day operations. /p pThis position has two main areas of responsibility acting as local Privacy Steward and contributing as a Business Practices / Compliance Specialist. It requires someone who can take ownership, work independently, identify risks and improvement opportunities, under supervision and in close collaboration with the Belgian Business Practices Manager and also in collaboration with the broader Benelux Business Practices network to support cross-country learning, alignment and continuous improvement. /p pThis role is suited for someone who combines hands-on execution with ownership, sound judgment and a continuous improvement mindset. /p h3Role

Key Responsibilities
/h3 h3Privacy Steward /h3 ul liTake ownership of the local implementation and operational oversight of the company’s Privacy Program. /li liLead the local roll-out of new or revised privacy requirements and monitor the required global privacy program elements. /li liSet up, maintain and continuously improve the local Register of Processing Activities (ROPA), including oversight of privacy-sensitive systems, suppliers, documentation and contractual requirements. /li liEstablish and maintain a local privacy network to promote privacy awareness, support business accountability and embed privacy-by-design principles. /li liAct as the local point of contact for privacy-related questions and initiatives, while leveraging support from the Global Privacy Office (GPO) where appropriate. /li liBuild and maintain strong working knowledge of the company’s Privacy Policies, Standards and related requirements. /li liPromote, support and monitor the correct use of the Privacy Impact Assessment (PIA) process, including proactive follow-up of mitigation actions and escalation where required. /li liCoordinate the handling and follow-up of data subject requests, privacy incidents and related documentation. /li /ul h3Business Practices / Compliance Specialist /h3 ul liTake ownership of assigned business practices and compliance processes, ensuring they are practical, well‑documented, risk-based and aligned with internal standards, corporate policies, applicable laws and pharmaceutical industry codes. /li liPartner with business stakeholders to promote a culture of ethical decision-making, individual accountability and responsible business practices. /li liProactively identify compliance risks, process gaps and improvement opportunities, and propose or implement appropriate mitigation actions. /li liSupport the business in documenting activities in a clear, complete and audit-ready manner. /li liMonitor business activities requiring compliance controls and contribute to the design and execution of self-audit or quality-check mechanisms. /li liManage the implementation of new or revised policies, processes and procedures, including stakeholder review sessions, communications and interactive training. /li liCombine hands-on execution with a continuous improvement mindset, ensuring that recurring issues are translated into sustainable process improvements. /li liContribute to the continuous improvement and harmonization of compliance processes within Belgium, Benelux and relevant European networks. /li liCollaborate effectively in a cross-functional and cross-country environment with internal colleagues, business stakeholders and relevant compliance partners. /li /ul h3Key Competences and Experience /h3 h3Compliance and privacy expertise /h3 ul liPrior experience in compliance, privacy, legal, regulatory, audit or a related control function. /li liStrong interest in privacy matters, especially GDPR, with willingness to further develop as a local privacy subject matter expert. /li liExperience in the pharmaceutical industry or another regulated industry is a strong asset. /li liExperience with pharma codes, healthcare compliance, business practices or interactions with external stakeholders is considered an advantage. /li liAbility to interpret, implement and communicate policies, standards, procedures and regulatory requirements in a practical business context. /li /ul h3Ownership and business partnering /h3 ul liAble to take ownership of assigned activities and drive them independently from planning to completion. /li liBusiness-focused, solution-oriented and able to balance risk management with practical business needs. /li liProactive