Leading the way in digital mental healthcare, Unobravo stands as a trusted and empathetic ally in people's lives, caring for their mental health and supporting their personal growth. We are a revolutionary online mental health platform, matching individuals with the right therapist. From the very beginning, our daily mission has been to revolutionize society's perception of mental health by breaking down the stigma surrounding it.

At the core of Unobravo's success is our exceptional team, committed to providing accessible, high-level care anytime, anywhere. With more than 2 million therapy sessions, we have positively impacted countless lives, promoting psychological well-being and helping individuals overcome life's challenges.

We are looking for a Head of Data Protection & Information Security to drive and lead our technical work on privacy, security and regulatory compliance initiatives. You will work embedded with our product teams but also cross-functionally with legal, IT, and company leadership, to ensure Unobravo meets industry standards and regulatory requirements (including GDPR and other European regulations). You will also be part of setting the strategic priorities for compliance, privacy and security across the company and will lead a small team of experts in this area.

💻 AS HEAD OF DATA PROTECTION & INFORMATION SECURITY  YOUR ROLE WILL INCLUDE:

• Privacy and Security Technical Leadership: Defining and implementing security and privacy best practices across Unobravo’s products and infrastructure.
• Compliance Management: Working as part of Unobravo’s product development teams to ensure our systems remain in continual compliance with GDPR and other relevant regulations and industry standards. Enabling the implementation of Privacy by Design and Privacy by Default approaches within product development processes, balancing the need to move fast against potential risks.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Working closely with legal, IT, and product teams to integrate security and privacy considerations into business decisions.
• Risk Assessment & Mitigation: Identifying and managing privacy and security risks, working proactively to mitigate potential threats. Lead the technical execution of Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIA) and Risk Assessments for new solutions, projects, and products.
• Being responsible for activities related to data mapping, data lifecycle management, definition and enforcement of data retention policies, data minimization, pseudonymization, consent management, and data traceability within systems.
• Ensuring the selection and adoption of appropriate technical measures, such as encryption systems, access logging and control, identity management.
• Internal Policies & Training: Developing internal security policies, conducting employee training, and building a culture of security and privacy awareness with a practical and risk-based approach.
• Audit & Incident Response: Leading security audits, monitoring compliance efforts, and managing incident response and reporting.
• Stakeholder Communication: Representing security goals and priorities to leadership, advocating for security initiatives and investment.
• Monitoring regulatory developments and international best practices, proactively proposing updates to company policies and technical standards.

⚙️ YOU WILL BE THE PERFECT FIT IF YOU HAVE:

• 5+ years of experience in security, privacy and compliance roles, including experience in a startup or scaleup environment.
• Strong understanding of European regulations, including GDPR, and technical implications.
• Experience with security frameworks and best practices (e.g., ISO 27001, SOC 2).
• Fluent in Italian and English.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate complex security concepts for different stakeholders.
• Proactive, hands-on approach with the ability to balance strategic initiatives with day-to-day business needs.

If you're passionate about security and privacy in the healthcare space and want to play a critical role in ensuring Unobravo meets the highest standards, we'd love to hear from you!

🌍 Fully remote, with occasional travel to/within Italy

Join a team that embraces the future of work and prioritizes the well-being of its people. We support a healthy work-life balance with a flexible approach that allows you to work from Italy, Spain, or the UK.

🏢 Coworking Meetings

Unobravo has dedicated a special budget to encourage global teamwork, in order to enable employees and collaborators to meet in coworking spaces in many many cities around the world.

🧘‍♂️ Online Yoga Sessions

We're invested in your physical and mental wellness. Join our free online yoga classes to stay in shape and find your zen.

💆‍♂️ Discounts on Psychotherapy Sessions (Italian, Spanish and French employees only)

Your mental health is a top priority at Unobravo. Enjoy employee discounts through the Unobravo app to get the support you need.

🎉🎉 Team Building and Epic Events

Get ready for extraordinary adventures! Dive into thrilling team-building activities and attend our fabulous corporate events and nationwide aperitivo parties that will keep you buzzing with excitement!

🤓 Learn a language

Make your way through our language training courses. Improve on your existing language skills, or start learning something completely new!

🎂 Birthday Off

Take the time to celebrate with an extra day off during the month of your birthday.

👶 New Parenthood Perks

Following the arrival of your little one, we contribute 500 Euros to our welfare platform, plus gain access to exclusive online seminars on infant sleep

                          ✨ Are you ready to make a difference with us? ✨

We understand that many people, for different reasons, may need additional support to apply or to participate fairly in our interview process. If you require additional accommodation, whatever it may be, to make the process more accessible, please indicate this in the last question of the application form. We will do everything we can to ensure you have a fair and smooth application process.