Privacy Specialist

Support the Privacy Counsel with the completion of DPIAs, PIAs, and other privacy assessments for clinical research, patient programs, vendor systems, and business processes. Requirements: Currently enrolled in an accredited college or university pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems/Information Technology, or Computer Engineering.

Our client, a Pharmaceutical company, is looking for a Privacy Specialist for their San Diego, CA location.
 
Responsibilities:

• We are looking for a Privacy Specialist (Paralegal Preferred) to help support our privacy program.
• This role will focus on privacy operations, including DPIAs, RoPAs, privacy intake, documentation, and support for privacy and data protection compliance. 
• This position reports into the Sr. Dir. Compliance & Privacy.
• This role is a good fit for someone who enjoys practical privacy work, strong documentation, and helping teams follow privacy requirements in a pharmaceutical environment.
• Support daily privacy program activities, including assessments, documentation, and compliance tracking.
• Support the Privacy Counsel with the completion of DPIAs, PIAs, and other privacy assessments for clinical research, patient programs, vendor systems, and business processes.
• Work crossfunctionally with business teams to maintain RoPAs, data inventories, and data mapping records for key business activities.
• Assist with intake, tracking, and documentation of privacy questions and requests.
• Support compliance with privacy laws and regulations, including GDPR, CCPA/CPRA, U.S. state privacy laws, and other health data laws where applicable.
• Monitor privacy regulatory updates and summarize key developments for the privacy and legal teams.
• Help maintain privacy policies, procedures, notices, templates, and training materials.
• Assist with privacy reviews for processing activities, such as clinical trials, patient services, pharmacovigilance, medical affairs, and commercial programs.
• Help collect evidence and track followup items for assessments, reviews, and remediation activities.

 
Requirements:

• Currently enrolled in an accredited college or university pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems/Information Technology, or Computer Engineering.
• Minimum GPA of 3.0 preferred.
• Ability to follow a process carefully, pay attention to details, and document work clearly.
• Communication and teamwork skills: comfortable asking questions, sharing what you tried, and collaborating with others to solve problems.
• Professionalism and integrity when handling sensitive information (security work often involves confidential data).
• Prior internship, leadership experience, campus involvement, or projectbased work preferred.
• Interest in the pharmaceutical and/or biotechnology industry strongly preferred.
• Strong analytical and problemsolving skills with the ability to interpret data and identify trends.
• Strong organizational and timemanagement skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• High level of professionalism, discretion, and ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook)
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a teambased environment.
• Demonstrated initiative, curiosity, and willingness to learn in a fastpaced environment.
• Languages: English     Read   Write   Speak
• Skills: 
• Required
• Regulatory compliance
• Privacy operations
• Communication
• Documentation control
• Paralegal

 
Why Should You Apply?

• Health Benefits
• Referral Program
• Excellent growth and advancement opportunities