Data Privacy Services for Pharma, Biotech and Clinical Research
PharMarketing provides practical, specialized data privacy consulting for pharmaceutical, biotech, CRO, medical device and clinical research organiszations. We help you manage personal-data obligations across clinical trials, observational studies, vendor relationships and international operations while aligning privacy requirements with operational realities.
Our services support compliance with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), applicable national data-protection laws and the expectations of relevant Data Protection Authorities.
Our Data Privacy Consulting Services
EU GDPR Compliance for Life Sciences
We assess and strengthen your GDPR compliance framework, helping your organization establish appropriate governance, policies, documentation and operational processes for the collection, use, transfer and retention of personal data.
Our GDPR compliance services include:
- GDPR gap assessments and compliance roadmaps
- Privacy governance, policies and internal procedures
- Records of Processing Activities (RoPA)
- Privacy notices and informed-consent documentation
- Data-subject rights processes
- Data-breach response and incident-management procedures
- Staff training and privacy awareness programmes
EU GDPR Representative Services
If your organisation is not established in the European Union but processes the personal data of individuals in the EU, you may need to appoint an EU representative under Article 27 GDPR.
PharMarketing can act as your EU GDPR Representative, providing a reliable point of contact for data subjects and supervisory authorities. We also support privacy representation needs related to clinical trials and clinical research activities.
External Data Protection Officer Services
Access experienced external, part-time Data Protection Officer (DPO) support without the cost of a full-time internal appointment.
Our outsourced DPO services are designed for organisations operating across the EU and include:
- Independent privacy oversight and advisory
- Monitoring GDPR compliance
- Support for data-protection governance
- Advice on Data Protection Impact Assessments
- Liaison with supervisory authorities when required
- Ongoing guidance for internal teams, sponsors, CROs and research partners
Privacy Assessments for Clinical Studies
Privacy must be embedded early in the design of clinical trials, observational studies and real-world evidence programmes.
PharMarketing supports the preparation of Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs) under Article 35 GDPR, particularly where research activities involve sensitive health data, large-scale processing, vulnerable participants, international data transfers or innovative technologies.
We help assess privacy risks and define practical mitigation measures before and during your study.
Clinical Trial Documentation Review
We review key clinical-research documents to identify and address data-protection risks, inconsistencies and compliance gaps.
Documentation may include:
- Informed Consent Forms (ICFs)
- Study protocols
- Patient-information materials and privacy notices
- Clinical Trial Agreements and data-processing agreements
- Vendor and site contracts
- Data-transfer documentation
- Sponsor, CRO and investigator responsibilities
Data Processing Agreements and Contract Review
Clear contractual arrangements are essential when personal data is processed by sponsors, CROs, sites, laboratories, technology providers and other third parties.
Our team reviews and supports the drafting of privacy-related contractual documentation, including Data Processing Agreements, controller–processor arrangements, joint-controller agreements and international data-transfer clauses.
Subcontractor and Vendor Privacy Audits
Third-party risk is a critical part of GDPR compliance. PharMarketing evaluates subcontractors, vendors and service providers that process personal data on your behalf.
Our vendor privacy audit services can include:
- Due-diligence questionnaires
- GDPR compliance assessments
- Review of technical and organisational measures
- Contractual privacy requirements
- Data-transfer and hosting assessments
- Remediation recommendations and follow-up support
PharMarketing combines data privacy expertise with hands-on knowledge of life sciences, clinical research and regulated international markets. We translate complex privacy obligations into practical actions that support compliant research, trustworthy partnerships and sustainable growth. Whether you need an external DPO, EU GDPR Representative, DPIA support or a privacy review for an upcoming clinical study, we can tailor our services to your organisation’s needs.