Senior Data Protection Officer — German Healthcare

🏢 ABOUT THE COMPANY

Blue Cross Blue Shield is a leading health insurance provider in Germany, founded in 1888 with a mission to deliver quality healthcare to its members. With over 10 million customers, we are one of the largest health insurance companies in the country. Our company culture values innovation, teamwork, and customer-centricity. We are proud of our achievements, including several awards for our digital services and commitment to corporate social responsibility.

🎯 ROLE OVERVIEW

As a Senior Data Protection Officer at Blue Cross Blue Shield, you will be responsible for ensuring the effective implementation and maintenance of our data protection policies and procedures. You will report directly to the Head of Compliance and work closely with other departments to ensure compliance with data protection regulations, including the GDPR and the BDSG. Your goal will be to minimize data protection risks and maintain the trust of our customers.

📋 KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

. Develop, implement, and maintain data protection policies and procedures that align with the GDPR, BDSG, and other relevant regulations.

. Provide training to employees on data protection best practices and ensure compliance with data protection policies.

. Conduct regular data protection audits and risk assessments to identify and mitigate potential risks.

. Collaborate with IT and other departments to ensure data protection is integrated into all business processes.

. Develop and maintain relationships with external stakeholders, including data protection authorities and industry associations.

. Provide expert advice on data protection matters to the management team and other stakeholders.

. Stay up-to-date with changes in data protection regulations and ensure the company's compliance.

. Develop and implement data breach response plans to minimize the impact of data breaches.

. Collaborate with the compliance team to ensure data protection compliance in all business areas.

. Develop and maintain data protection policies and procedures for business partners and vendors.

. Ensure data protection is integrated into all business processes and ensure data protection is a key consideration in all business decisions.

. Develop and maintain data protection metrics and reports to measure compliance.

. Identify and report any data protection risks and vulnerabilities to the management team.

✅ REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

. 8+ years of experience in data protection, including experience in compliance with GDPR and BDSG.

. Master's degree in law, computer science, or a related field.

. Strong knowledge of data protection regulations, including GDPR, BDSG, and other relevant laws.

. Experience with data protection certifications, such as CIPP/E or CIPP/US.

. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and mitigate data protection risks.

. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work with technical and non-technical stakeholders.

. Experience with data protection tools and technologies, including data loss prevention and encryption.

. Experience with data protection metrics and reporting.

⭐ PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

. Experience in the healthcare or insurance industry.

. Experience with data protection compliance in a multinational environment.

. Certification in information security, such as CISSP or CISM.

. Experience with data protection awareness training.

. Fluency in German and English.

💰 WHAT WE OFFER

. Competitive salary of 60,000 - 80,000 EUR per year.

. Comprehensive health insurance, including dental and vision coverage.

. Retirement plan with a company match.

. 30 days of paid vacation per year.

. Learning and development budget of 2,000 EUR per year.

. Remote work policy, with the option to work from home.

. Collaborative and dynamic team culture.

. Opportunities for career growth and professional development.

👥 ABOUT THE TEAM

We are a team of 20 professionals, working together to ensure data protection compliance across the organization. We collaborate closely with other departments to ensure that data protection is integrated into all business processes. Recent wins include the successful implementation of data protection policies and procedures, and the completion of a company-wide data protection awareness training program.

📨 HOW TO APPLY

Please submit your application, including your resume and a cover letter, to [insert email address]. We look forward to hearing from you!

📋 Job Details

Job Type	🌐 Remote
Location	Remote, DE
Address	Munich Street 123, 81669
Salary	EUR 60,000 – 80,000 / year
Industry	General
Company	Blue Cross Blue Shield
Valid Until	2026-09-13

📨 How to Apply

Submit your updated CV and a brief cover letter to Blue Cross Blue Shield. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 2 weeks of applying.