Director – Privacy Counsel
| Company | Regeneron Pharmaceuticals |
|---|---|
| Location | Tarrytown, NY, USA |
| Salary | $202000 – $336600 |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | JD |
| Experience Level | Senior, Expert or higher |
Requirements
- JD and licensed to practice law in New York (or eligible for licensure as a registered in-house counsel)
- At least 7 years of legal experience at a law firm and/or in-house
- At least 3 years of experience in privacy
- Strong knowledge of local and global privacy laws and their application to the pharmaceutical/biotechnology industry
- Deep understanding of privacy risks associated with ad tech and emerging technologies
- Excellent relationship building skills
- Exceptional oral, written, and presentation communication skills
- High level of business acumen, influencing skills and ability to drive change
Responsibilities
- Providing advice and counseling on a wide range of privacy and related issues such as advising on sensitive data, digital advertising, and use of emerging technologies/AI
- Strategically assess potential privacy risks on new projects, including risk-mitigation counseling and advising on appropriate controls
- Monitoring emerging regulations and supporting the operationalization of compliance with evolving laws
- Upkeep and development of internal policies, procedures, and guidance documents; educating business clients through training and awareness programs; Improving and counseling on privacy program operations
- Leading Regeneron’s Privacy Steward Council to drive initiatives that enhance data privacy across the organization
- Collaborating with our Government Affairs division on opportunities to influence legislation
- Assisting contracting teams in drafting, maintaining, and negotiating data processing agreements
- Participating in industry group meetings to stay updated on best practices and emerging trends
Preferred Qualifications
- Biotechnology, pharmaceutical or related life science experience is strongly preferred