(Senior) Global Data Protection Advisor (m/f/d)

Join us on our mission to protect what truly matters – data that saves lives.

At Fresenius Kabi, we are committed to improving the quality of life for millions of patients worldwide. As part of our global transformation, we are strengthening our global data protection function – and we’re looking for a seasoned Global Data Protection Advisor to help shape our future.

In this role, you will become core member of our global data protection team, working at the intersection of privacy, technology, and strategy. You'll have the  play a key role in developing and operationalizing our data protection management system while guiding global process owners through complex implementations.

This is not a maintenance role – it’s a high-impact opportunity to substantially contribute to the strategic transformation of data protection at Fresenius Group level.

Your Key Responsibilities:

You’ll be trusted to work independently and strategically across the following areas:

• Initiate & Direct: Identify improvement area’s of our data protection management system and drive them to resolution
• Advise & Guide: Be the go-to expert for project managers and process owners on embedding data protection requirements into projects and processes.
• Privacy by Design: Provide hands-on input on architecture, design, and implementation of data processing systems – from databases to interfaces and authorization models.
• Risk & Controls: Lead and support data protection risk and control assessments for global initiatives.
• Workshops & Reviews: Design and run workshops, and conduct implementation reviews to ensure compliance and maturity.
• Collaboration: Partner with IT security, legal, and procurement to assess risks and support contract negotiations.
• Global Impact: Drive global Transfer Impact Assessments (TIAs) and maintain the Registry of Processing Activities.
• Vendor & Solution Reviews: Support due diligence, solution selection, and evaluation of risks for third-party solutions.
• Knowledge Hub: Serve as the link between global teams and the wider data protection community at Fresenius.

What You Bring:

• A degree in law, computer science, business sciences, or a related field
• 5+ years of experience in data protection, privacy, or IT
• Proven ability to operate independently and advise at all levels of the organization
• Deep knowledge of EU data protection laws (esp. GDPR) and a solid understanding of international regulations
• Understanding of cloud/mobile architectures and related data protection implications
• Strong grasp of Privacy by Design and Privacy by Default in technical settings
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

Why Fresenius Kabi?

• Global scope with real influence: Work across regions and functions, with direct impact on how data protection is shaped at a multinational level.
• Transformational setting: Be part of a company in transformation – agile, evolving, and focused on future-ready data governance.
• Meaningful mission: You’ll contribute to protecting data in a healthcare context – data that enables life-saving treatments.
• Flexibility: A modern hybrid work environment and a team culture built on trust and collaboration.