Associate Director Digital Compliance

MSD

1d•$129,000 - $203,100•Hybrid

About The Position

The Associate Director, Digital Compliance, supports the compliant and responsible adoption of emerging technologies and digital solutions across the organization. The role helps shape the company’s AI governance program, advises business units, and fosters responsible technology use. It operates within a Global Privacy and Digital Trust Program grounded in organizational accountability, responsible data stewardship, consistent global standards, and ongoing oversight as regulations, technology, and the business evolve. The position helps mature the AI governance framework through use-case guidance, standard operating procedures, enterprise-wide and role-based training, incident reporting and analysis, and monitoring plans. It also supports AI compliance assessments, advises business stakeholders on controls and AI use cases, partners with privacy colleagues on initiatives involving personal information, and promotes digital compliance, transparency, and ethical accountability. The role supports training and development of the Responsible AI (RAI) Steward network. The position is hybrid, with a primary location in North Wales (Upper Gwynedd), Pennsylvania. It is a regular employee position with 10% travel and a first-shift/day schedule. The listed salary range for the primary location is $129,000–$203,100, with eligibility for an annual bonus and long-term incentive, if applicable. The company offers medical, dental, vision, and other insurance benefits; retirement benefits including a 401(k); paid holidays; vacation; and compassionate and sick days.

Requirements

Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree.
At least 7 years of experience in compliance, privacy, legal, regulatory affairs, digital governance, or a related function.
Demonstrated experience implementing and supporting complex, cross-functional governance programs.
Strong understanding of data protection frameworks, data governance, emerging AI regulations and governance, and risk management principles.
Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills, including the ability to explain complex privacy and AI concepts to non-technical stakeholders and present to large groups.
Strong technical aptitude and demonstrated experience with AI and machine learning technologies.
Business counseling skills grounded in subject-matter knowledge of relevant guidance, policies, codes, regulations, and their application to business objectives and processes.
Ability to deliver training, awareness, and change-management activities related to AI governance, digital governance, and emerging risks.
Practical, analytical, and collaborative approach to problem-solving.
Ability to develop strong working relationships with organizational stakeholders and integrate into a cohesive global team.
Sound judgment, strong ethical values, and compliance principles, with timely and disciplined decision-making.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree in law, privacy, digital technologies, or public policy.
Experience in a pharmaceutical, life sciences, healthcare, or other highly regulated environment.
CIPP/E, CIPP/US, CIPM, or AIGP certification.

Responsibilities

Facilitate the expansion, implementation, and maturity of the AI governance framework, including use-case guidance, standard operating procedures, training materials, incident reporting and analysis, and monitoring plans.
Assist with AI compliance assessments for new and existing initiatives and counsel business teams on timely, appropriate implementation of controls.
Support stakeholders in identifying, evaluating, and enabling AI use cases aligned with business goals, privacy commitments, and digital trust standards.
Partner with privacy colleagues to ensure AI initiatives involving personal information comply with global privacy laws.
Foster a culture of digital compliance, transparency, and ethical accountability in technology use.
Support ongoing training, engagement, and expansion of the RAI Steward network, enabling stewards to champion responsible AI and digital compliance in their departments.