Data Privacy & Governance Specialist

About the role

We are seeking a senior Data Privacy & Governance Specialist to join a fast‑moving, global biopharmaceutical company. Working from a hybrid office in Brussels, you will become the go‑to expert on GDPR and privacy matters, especially within the Human Resources and Talent domain.

Key responsibilities

• Act as the trusted business partner and advisor for data owners, answering daily GDPR and privacy queries.
• Translate complex legal and regulatory requirements into clear, practical business workflows.
• Define, maintain, and optimise data‑retention and deletion schedules across multiple applications and systems.
• Audit existing practices, identify improvement opportunities, and create SOPs, user guides, and training material.
• Support emerging regulation projects such as the EU AI Act and evaluate compliance of new talent‑vendor solutions.

Required profile

• Minimum 5 years of experience in advisory, data governance, or GDPR compliance roles.
• Strong expertise in data‑privacy regulations, with a preference for HR/Talent data experience.
• Excellent communication, influence, and negotiation skills; able to challenge stakeholders constructively.
• Highly organised, capable of drafting policies, procedures, and documentation independently.
• Fluent professional English; French is a strong asset.

Required skills

• Colibra
• SuccessFactors

What we offer

• Group and hospitalization insurance
• Meal vouchers (8 EUR per day)
• Travel reimbursement or company car
• Monthly allowance and a 13th‑month bonus
• Training programs and a flexible income plan
• Option to work as a freelancer