Student Assistant, Data Privacy

Are you passionate about data privacy and can you drive tasks and projects across the finish line? The Data Privacy team at Ascendis Pharma A/S is looking for a motivated Student Assistant who wants hands-on experience of data privacy in an international company. Ascendis Pharma is a global biopharmaceutical company committed to making a meaningful difference in patients’ lives. Guided by our core values of Patients, Science, and Passion, we are applying our innovative TransCon® technology platform to fulfill our mission of developing new therapies that demonstrate best-in-class potential to address unmet medical needs. At our headquarters in Hellerup, Denmark, research facilities in Heidelberg, Germany, and additional offices across Europe and the United States, we are advancing programs in our Endocrinology Rare Disease and Oncology portfolios. We also collaborate with partners on the development of TransCon-based products in other therapeutic areas and markets. We are seeking a passionate Student Assistant to join our Data Privacy team as our current fantastic student has now graduated. As a key member of the team, you will play a crucial role in supporting and strengthening our Data Privacy program and culture. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment, collaborate with cross-functional, global teams working together to achieve extraordinary results.

Key responsibilities: Supporting various data privacy projects and tasks, e.g., keeping our records of processing, legitimate interest assessments (LIAs) and risk assessments up to date

Mapping dataflows and preparing and updating Transfer Impact Assessments (TIAs)

Streamlining processes in the Data Privacy team as well as ensuring collaboration with other stakeholders within Ascendis Pharma

Supporting and assisting the Data Privacy team with various ad-hoc tasks

Qualifications and Skills: Ideally, you are a bachelor student or in the first year of your master’s studies in law or business administration or another relevant field.

You have a structured approach and can maintain an overview of multiple tasks and projects going on simultaneously and with different deadlines. Furthermore, you have:

Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office and if you are familiar with GRC tools such as the Cerivo suite that will be considered an advantage

Excellent organizational skills and a keen eye for detail

Good communication skills and the ability to collaborate cross-functionally

Fluency in English, both verbal and written

Key competencies: You are a strong team player, analytical, and have a can-do attitude. You possess an entrepreneurial mindset and can thrive in an informal, open environment where innovation and change are key. To succeed in this role, we also expect you to be a strong finisher who perseveres until all tasks are completed.

Hours: Approx. 15 hours per week.

Office: Tuborg Boulevard 12, 2900 Hellerup, Denmark

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