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We are hiring for a DPDAI Head to join our Middle East and Africa (MEA) Cluster. The role will be based in UAE. The DPDAI ? MEA Cluster ensures that the global DPDAI program is effectively implemented at a country level and coordinates advice and guidance on DPDAI topics to the Novartis business in the countries under her/his responsibility.
By coordinating advice and guidance on DPDAI topics to Novartis stakeholders in the MEA Cluster and ensuring that the global DPDAI program is effectively implemented at the local level, the DPDAI - MEA Cluster Head supports innovation and preserves the integrity of Novartis and enables the Head DPDAI Compliance and Group Data Protection Officer to provide risk assurance to the ECN and to the Board of Novartis AG, and documents and demonstrates compliance with all relevant Data Privacy & AI laws and standards and Novartis policies within the countries.
MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES OF THE ROLE:
MEA Cluster countries include Turkey, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Kuwait, Qatar, Oman, Bahrain, Egypt, South Africa, Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Jordan, Palestine, Lebanon and Sub-Saharan Africa countries
Contribute to the global DPDAI strategy and program
Understand the MEA Cluster regulatory framework and act as local DPDAI leader. Partners with the busi-ness guiding them on the data regulatory framework and being accountable for responsible data use
Implement group-wide or global practical guidelines/procedures (e.g., on collecting consent preferences, secondary uses of personal data, secure destruction of data) and data transfer mechanisms (e.g., binding corporate rules, standard contractual clauses and cross-border privacy rules) translating the privacy policy into specific requirements
Develop and maintain data privacy notices and associated procedures (e.g., scripts for use by employees) as well as procedures for inquiries/complaints (e.g., access requests, complaints) based on Novartis glob-al standards
Serve as first point of contact for the Business on matters relating to the interpretation of group-wide DPDAI policies, procedures and guidelines
Identify & address data emerging legislation/regulation and respective impact to Novartis operations, supporting the adaptation activities required for respective compliance and collaborate with DPDAI ERC Head - APMA to ensure compliance
Identify Business operational trends and keep up to date with Business strategy and priority, enabling co-operation by facilitating regular exchange of all relevant internal stakeholders
Lead a DPDAI risk management strategy for the MEA Cluster: identify DP & AI risks impacting the local organization as a whole or requiring senior management attention and raise these to the DPDAI ERC Head - APMA and through channels and processes established by DPDAI Process, Governance & Controls
Prepare and disclose reports on handling of personal data to the DPDAI ERC Head - APMA
Liaise with Legal advisory for Data Privacy on specific legal issues
Collaborate with DPDAI ERC Head - APMA and Local Legal advisory for Data Privacy on the conduct of research on global and country specific regulatory developments
Provide input into data monitoring strategy, and acts on insights thereof
Keeps up to date in relation to all the new laws and regulations impacting DPDAI in the MEA Cluster, and informs the business on the same
Represent Novartis externally vis-?-vis relevant industry and privacy associations.
Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:
Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams representative of the patients and communities we serve.
Minimum requirements
Education: Law degree, or business degree with executive education in Privacy
Languages: English, Turkish (preferable)
Ideal experience:
Significant experience in an international law firm or legal department of an international company. Experience in the pharmaceutical/healthcare sector is a plus.
Deep knowledge of global data privacy regimes and familiarity with data privacy compliance programs and frameworks
PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCIES
Legal/privacy background and good understanding of privacy programs and implementation
Strong knowledge of data protection laws and risk management methodology
Solid writing and presentation skills
Solid communication skills
Strong leadership skills in remote and cross-functional teams
Ability to establish professional networks
Ability to draft policies, procedures and effective training programs
Ability to work well with all levels of the organization on a regional and global level and ability to influence senior stakeholders.
CORE COMPETENCIES
Leadership: Establishes and drives framework for local Business enabling it to take accountability for a responsible use data. Influences without authority
Problem Solving: Must be able to identify and navigate complex issues in rapidly changing regulatory environment and prioritize tasks
Business Understanding: Clear understanding of business priorities and implications of different solutions to data privacy and AI issues in the pharmaceutical/healthcare context
Results Focus: Make real-time decisions and ensure prompt resolution of regulatory and legal issues
Communication: Have strong communication skills enabling effective communication with all levels inside and outside of organization and with different professional backgrounds.
Division
Global Security, Public Affairs & Legal
Business Unit
SPL
Country
Utd.Arab Emir.
Work Location
Dubai
Company/Legal Entity
Novartis Pharma Services AG
Functional Area
Legal & Intellectual Property & Compliance
Job Type
Full Time
Employment Type
Regular
Shift Work
No
Early Talent
No
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