Senior Specialist in Privacy and Compliance M/F/D

h3Privacy Steward and Business Practices / Compliance Specialist /h3pJoin our company's Business Practices Compliance team in Belgium in a role that combines privacy responsibilities with broader business practices and compliance activities. In 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. This 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. This role is suited for someone who combines hands-on execution with ownership, sound judgment and a continuous improvement mindset. /ph3Role

Key Responsibilities
/h3pAs Privacy Steward, reporting to the Belgian Business Practices Manager, you will: /pulliTake ownership of the local implementation and operational oversight of the company's Privacy Program. /liliLead the local roll‑out of new or revised privacy requirements and monitor the required global privacy program elements. /liliSet up, maintain and continuously improve the local Register of Processing Activities (ROPA), including oversight of privacy‑sensitive systems, suppliers, documentation and contractual requirements. /liliEstablish and maintain a local privacy network to promote privacy awareness, support business accountability and embed privacy‑by‑design principles. /liliAct as the local point of contact for privacy‑related questions and initiatives, while leveraging support from the Global Privacy Office (GPO) where appropriate. /liliBuild and maintain strong working knowledge of the company's Privacy Policies, Standards and related requirements. /liliPromote, support and monitor the correct use of the Privacy Impact Assessment (PIA) process, including proactive follow‑up of mitigation actions and escalation where required. /liliCoordinate the handling and follow‑up of data subject requests, privacy incidents and related documentation. /li /ulpAs Business Practices / Compliance Specialist, you report to and will work in close collaboration with the Belgian Business Practices Manager and the Benelux team to: /pulliTake 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. /liliPartner with business stakeholders to promote a culture of ethical decision‑making, individual accountability and responsible business practices. /liliProactively identify compliance risks, process gaps and improvement opportunities, and propose or implement appropriate mitigation actions. /liliSupport the business in documenting activities in a clear, complete and audit‑ready manner. /liliMonitor business activities requiring compliance controls and contribute to the design and execution of self‑audit or quality‑check mechanisms. /liliManage the implementation of new or revised policies, processes and procedures, including stakeholder review sessions, communications and interactive training. /liliCombine hands‑on execution with a continuous improvement mindset, ensuring that recurring issues are translated into sustainable process improvements. /liliContribute to the continuous improvement and harmonization of compliance processes within Belgium, Benelux and relevant European networks. /liliCollaborate effectively in a cross‑functional and cross‑country environment with internal colleagues, business stakeholders and relevant compliance partners. /li /ulh3Key Competences and Experience /h3pIdeally, you recognize yourself in the following capabilities: /ppbCompliance and privacy expertise /b /pulliPrior experience in compliance, privacy, legal, regulatory, audit or a related control function. /liliStrong interest in privacy matters, especially GDPR, with willingness to further develop as a local privacy subject matter expert. /liliExperience in the pharmaceutical industry or another regulated industry is a strong asset. /liliExperience with pharma codes, healthcare compliance, business practices or interactions with external stakeholders is considered an advantage. /liliAbility to interpret, implement and communicate policies, standards, procedures and regulatory requirements in a practical business context. /li /ulpbOwnership and business partnering /b /pulliAble to take owners