Associate Manager, Global Privacy and Data Protection

PTC Therapeutics, Inc.•Warren Township, NJ

2d•$104,600 - $131,700•Remote

About The Position

The Global Privacy and Data Protection Associate Manager will play a pivotal role in operationalizing and scaling PTC Therapeutics' global privacy program. Reporting directly to the Global Privacy and Data Protection Officer, this role serves as a key bridge between strategy and execution, driving efficiency through cross-functional collaboration. The main mission is to safeguard organizational data while fostering strong working relationships with regional Data Protection Officers (DPOs) and internal stakeholders to ensure seamless compliance across the organization.

Requirements

Deep understanding of general privacy principles and major data protection laws across the U.S. and Canada.
Proven track record in managing privacy issues, compliance processes, and data inventories.
Advanced user of the OneTrust platform for building and preparing data inventories; skilled at rapidly mastering new online compliance tools.
Strong analytical mindset with a passion for conducting in-depth privacy research and data analysis.
Skilled in planning and prioritizing multiple complex projects simultaneously within a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Extensive experience supporting and leading cross-functional teams to achieve high-level compliance goals.
Ability to influence and manage cross-functional stakeholders.
Strong oral and written communication skills, capable of translating complex privacy concepts for various audiences.
Self-motivated with a commitment to continuous improvement and exceeding organizational expectations.
Highly organized with a focused work ethic and the ability to maintain productivity in a remote setting.
Bachelor’s degree plus 5 years of audit, privacy, legal, compliance or other relevant experience in life sciences or combination of education and relevant experience.

Nice To Haves

IAPP- CIPP certificate with any designation
Masters degree/Law degree or paralegal certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead the day-to-day administrative operations of the privacy program, including strategic meeting planning, agenda development, and documentation of action items.
Manage the end-to-end Data Protection Impact Assessment (DPIA) process, evaluating new business initiatives and technologies to ensure 'privacy by design' and regulatory compliance.
Serve as a subject matter expert for the OneTrust GRC platform, utilizing the tool to automate workflows, manage data mapping, and track tasks.
Act as a primary point of contact for triaging Data Subject Access Requests (DSARs) and potential privacy incidents, ensuring timely investigation and resolution.
Aggregate and present privacy metrics and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to leadership to track program health and maturity.
Maintain and update the internal Privacy Intranet site, ensuring employees have access to current policies, training materials, and compliance resources.
Execute additional privacy-related tasks and special projects as assigned by management.