Data Protection and Information Security Coordinator (f/d/m)
Posted on August 25, 2025 (about 12 hours ago)
General Information
Reports to: Philip Ihde, Chief Operating Officer
Talent Partner: Celia Nielsen, People & Talent Partner
Salary Band:
IC L1 Junior: 49-57k € + VSOP (5% of annual gross salary)
IC L2 Mid-Level: 64-76k € + VSOP (10% of annual gross salary)
Remote Policy: Remote-first culture with offices in Berlin and Hamburg
Talent Partner: Celia Nielsen, People & Talent Partner
Salary Band:
IC L1 Junior: 49-57k € + VSOP (5% of annual gross salary)
IC L2 Mid-Level: 64-76k € + VSOP (10% of annual gross salary)
Remote Policy: Remote-first culture with offices in Berlin and Hamburg
Your mission
HelloBetter is a pioneer in digital healthcare for over 10 years, developing evidence-based digital health applications for prevention and treatment of mental health conditions such as stress, depression, alcohol use, panic disorder, anxiety, vaginismus, and sleep disorders. Six of their ten applications are approved digital health applications, available free by prescription to insured adults in Germany.
The Data Protection and Information Security Coordinator will manage data protection and information security systems, ensuring compliance with GDPR, DiGAV and relevant regulations, fostering a culture of security within the organisation.
The Data Protection and Information Security Coordinator will manage data protection and information security systems, ensuring compliance with GDPR, DiGAV and relevant regulations, fostering a culture of security within the organisation.
Your objectives
Data Protection Management:
- Oversee and maintain data protection management system including retention policies, DPIAs, technical and organisational measures, and processing records.
- Lead data protection certification process pursuant to Article 42 GDPR (once available).
- Manage and respond to data subject requests timely and accurately.
- Coordinate responses to data protection authority requests.
- Serve as contact for external Data Protection Officer.
- Manage and monitor ISMS (ISO27001) including supplier, incident, and risk management.
- Implement information security norms and standards organisation-wide.
- Organise and follow up internal and external audits implementing improvements.
- Monitor ISMS effectiveness and drive continuous improvement.
- Serve as contact for external Information Security Officer.
- Monitor legal/regulatory developments and advise management.
- Develop and monitor data privacy and info security training for all employees.
- Contribute to quarterly leadership newsletter focused on GDPR and relevant topics.
- Contribute to internal projects on data protection and info security.
- Collaborate across teams to embed data protection and info security in new projects.
- Participate in industry groups/forums on best practices and trends.
Your profile
Must-Haves:
- 3+ years experience in data protection or info security with strong GDPR knowledge.
- Experience managing data protection or info security management systems, audits.
- Recognised certification in data protection or info security.
- Experience handling data subject requests and incident management.
- Excellent organisational and project management skills.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills for collaboration with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Proactive, solution-oriented mindset with keen attention to detail.
- Fluency in English and German.
- Experience in healthcare or technology sector.
- Experience with legal ticket management systems and supplier relationship management.
- Interest in legal and ethical implications of artificial intelligence.
Why us?
Meaningfulness
Privacy Policy for Applicants
- Mental health is a human right; help thousands struggling with depression, stress, insomnia, burnout, and other issues monthly.
- Unique product, leading research in digital health applications since 2014, evaluated in international journals.
- Data transparency about strategy, goals, and results.
- Pioneers in mental health applications, operating in an exciting emerging market.
- Annual training budget of 1,000 euros supporting personal growth.
- Remote-first culture with global hiring, +/- 4.5 hours CET window.
- Offices in Berlin and Hamburg for on-site work if preferred.
- Relocation option and support.
- Anti-Harassment Policy ensures fair and equal treatment.
- Flexible working hours.
- English company language with inclusive language focus.
- Transparent salary bands.
- Additional 10 paid leave days for non-birth parents after birth or adoption.
- 28 vacation days + compensation for weekend holidays.
- Tenure-based paid time off up to three additional days.
- Permanent employment contract.
- Attractive VSOP (Virtual Stock Option Plan).
- Tax-deductible pension plan with above-average employer contribution.
- Free or subsidized fitness memberships.
- Regular team events.
Privacy Policy for Applicants
Interview Process
1. Screening Interview with People team (30 min)
2. Take-home Case Study (2 hours)
3. Case Study & Technical Interview with Legal team (60 min)
4. Hiring Manager Interview with Philip, COO (60 min)
5. Offer Talk (15 min)
2. Take-home Case Study (2 hours)
3. Case Study & Technical Interview with Legal team (60 min)
4. Hiring Manager Interview with Philip, COO (60 min)
5. Offer Talk (15 min)
About us
HelloBetter, founded in 2015, developed and evaluated 10 online programs for mental health issues in cooperation with multiple universities and partners. Six programs are approved as digital health applications by Germany's Federal Institute for Drugs and Medical Devices (BfArM), available free by prescription for insured adults in Germany. Their work has been published in international journals and recognized with awards. Based in Berlin and Hamburg, they employ over 130 people.
Your Application at HelloBetter
Thank you for your interest in HelloBetter and our commitment to advancing digital mental health. To proceed with your application, please complete the following short form.
Submit your CV in English or German. You may also include additional documents showcasing your recent achievements, such as a cover letter, certificates, or letters of recommendation.
Your total file size must not exceed 20 MB. Please upload files as PDF or JPG, Word documents are not accepted.
If you have difficulties uploading files, contact [email protected].
Submit your CV in English or German. You may also include additional documents showcasing your recent achievements, such as a cover letter, certificates, or letters of recommendation.
Your total file size must not exceed 20 MB. Please upload files as PDF or JPG, Word documents are not accepted.
If you have difficulties uploading files, contact [email protected].