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Data Protection and Compliance Specialist

Cryoport Systems.com

Office

Miraflores Alges Portugal

Full Time

CRYOPDP, now part of DHL Supply Chain, has been dedicated to finding solutions for the transport of time - and temperature-sensitive products in the life science and healthcare industries for more than 25 years. CRYOPDP covers more than 220 countries and territories and the entire temperature-controlled supply chain: packaging, pick pack kit preparation, express service and specialist courier. We are proud to be the preferred logistics partner of the life science industry and healthcare professionals for more than 4,000 companies worldwide.

  • Data Protection and Compliance Specialist (long maternity leave
  • replacement)
  • Overall Mission

Integrating the Legal, Compliance and Data Protection team as the primary support to the Group Data Protection Officer, the Data Protection and Compliance Specialist will play a key role in managing the Data Protection day-to-day of CRYOPDP Group and in daily management of CRYOPDP’s internal compliance system.

Main Contribution

● Within the broader scope of internal Compliance, serve as a key stakeholder for all data protection related matters; helping in coordinating with applicable government authorities when compelled by applicable protection regulations.
● Support the implementation and maintenance of a privacy governance framework (while starting to develop an internal compliance system) to manage data use in compliance with applicable data protection regulations (namely GDPR), including developing policies, standards and templates for data collection, and assists with data mapping, and agreement's reviews.
● Work with key internal stakeholders in the review of projects, related data, and agreements to ensure compliance with local data privacy laws, and where necessary, complete and advise on privacy impact assessments.
● Participates in the Data Protection/Information Security Governance Committees.
● Develops and delivers privacy training (within the broader scope of training on compliance policies, practices, and reporting systems) to various business functions.
● Coordinates and conducts audits to ensure compliance and address potential issues.
● Collaborates with the Information Security function(s), namely IT, to maintain records of all data assets and exports and maintains a data security incident management plan to ensure timely remediation of incidents including impact assessments, security breach response, complaints, claims or notifications, and responds to subject access requests (SARs).
● Draft new and amend existing internal policies, guidelines and procedures, in consultation with key stakeholders
● Advising Legal and Management on compliance matters.

Required Skills

College degree. with a minimum of 3 years’ professional work experience relevant to the scope of this position. Professional work experience must include the following: developing policy and compliance training; demonstrated understanding and application of data privacy laws; and working within a compliance, legal, audit/and or risk function with recent experience in privacy compliance.

Specific Experience & Knowledge Required

  • Experience in Data Protection and Compliance
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint - minimum intermediate
  • Experience working in an international environment
  • Experience working in a busy office environment
  • Time management skills and ability to prioritize work
  • Attention to detail and problem solving skills
  • Verbal and written communication skills
  • Work confidentially with discretion
  • Organized, Methodical, Diligent

  • Autonomous And Proactive

  • Keen on multicultural environment
  • With a sense of mission, aiming to excellency
  • Team player, honesty and integrity

Data Protection and Compliance Specialist

Office

Miraflores Alges Portugal

Full Time

October 6, 2025

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Cryoport Systems

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