Data Protection and Information Security Coordinator (f/d/m)
Posted on September 24, 2025 (about 2 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, developing evidence-based digital health applications addressing mental health conditions including stress management, depression, alcohol use, panic disorder, anxiety, vaginismus, and sleep disorders. Six of these are approved as digital health applications available by prescription in Germany.
The Data Protection and Information Security Coordinator is responsible for maintaining and enhancing data protection and information security management systems, ensuring compliance with GDPR, DiGAV, and other regulations. This role requires a proactive and organised individual committed to fostering a culture of security.
The Data Protection and Information Security Coordinator is responsible for maintaining and enhancing data protection and information security management systems, ensuring compliance with GDPR, DiGAV, and other regulations. This role requires a proactive and organised individual committed to fostering a culture of security.
Your objectives
Data Protection Management:
- Oversee and maintain data protection management system including retention policies, Data Protection Impact Assessments, Technical and Organisational Measures, and records of processing activities.
- Drive data protection certification process pursuant to Article 42 GDPR.
- Manage and respond to data subject requests ensuring timely and accurate resolution.
- Handle and coordinate responses to data protection authorities' requests.
- Serve as key contact for external Data Protection Officer.
- Manage and monitor ISMS (ISO27001), including supplier, incident, and risk management.
- Drive implementation of information security norms and standards.
- Organise and follow up on audits and implement improvements.
- Monitor ISMS effectiveness and drive continuous improvement.
- Serve as key contact for external Information Security Officer.
- Monitor legal and regulatory developments in data privacy and information security and inform management.
- Develop and monitor training programs for employees.
- Contribute to quarterly leadership newsletter on GDPR and related topics.
- Contribute to internal projects related to data protection and information security.
- Collaborate with teams to embed data protection and information security in new projects.
- Participate in industry groups and forums.
Your profile
Must-Haves:
- 3+ years experience in data protection or information security role with strong GDPR understanding.
- Experience managing data protection and/or information security management systems and audits.
- Recognised certification in data protection or information security.
- Experience handling data subject requests and incidents.
- Excellent organisational and project management skills.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills for technical and non-technical collaboration.
- Proactive, solution-oriented, detail-focused mindset.
- Fluency in English and German.
- Experience in healthcare or technology sectors.
- Experience with legal ticket and supplier relationship management.
- Interest in legal and ethical implications of artificial intelligence.
Why us?
Meaningfulness
Privacy Policy for Applicants
- Mental health as a human right, helping thousands with depression, stress, insomnia, burnout, and other issues.
- Unique product and leading digital health research.
- Continuous product efficacy evaluation with studies published internationally since 2014.
- Transparency about data strategy, goals, and results.
- Pioneers in mental health applications, innovating in an emerging market.
- Annual 1,000 euros training budget supporting personal development.
- Remote-first culture hiring globally within +/- 4.5 hours CET.
- Offices in Berlin and Hamburg for on-site preference.
- Relocation options and support.
- Anti-Harassment Policy ensuring fair treatment.
- Flexible work hours.
- Company language English with inclusive language emphasis.
- Transparent salary bands.
- Additional 10 paid leave days for non-birth parents post-childbirth or adoption.
- 28 vacation days plus compensation for weekend holidays.
- Tenure-based paid time off up to three extra days.
- Permanent contract.
- Attractive Virtual Stock Option Plan (VSOP).
- Tax-deductible pension plan with above-average employer contribution.
- Free or subsidised 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 Chief Operating Officer (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 Chief Operating Officer (60 min)
5. Offer Talk (15 min)
About us
HelloBetter was founded in 2015 by internationally recognized researchers and psychologists. It developed 10 online programs covering various mental health issues in cooperation with top universities like Leuphana University, Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nuremberg, Free University of Amsterdam, Harvard University, and others. Six programs are approved as digital health applications by the German Federal Institute for Drugs and Medical Devices and are available free on prescription to insured adults in Germany. The company has over 130 employees based in Berlin and Hamburg.
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 short form on the website.
Submit your CV in English or German. You may include additional documents such as a cover letter, certificates, or letters of recommendation.
Your total file size should not exceed 20 MB. Upload files in PDF or JPG format; Word documents are not accepted.
If you encounter difficulties uploading files, contact via email at [email protected].
Submit your CV in English or German. You may include additional documents such as a cover letter, certificates, or letters of recommendation.
Your total file size should not exceed 20 MB. Upload files in PDF or JPG format; Word documents are not accepted.
If you encounter difficulties uploading files, contact via email at [email protected].