Data Protection Legal Lead - US
About The Position
As Data Protection Legal Lead – U.S., you will play a key role in supporting and advancing our global data protection program within the United States. You will provide expert legal guidance on privacy and data protection matters, advise senior stakeholders, and help translate evolving regulations into practical policies and processes. This role partners closely with business teams and global Data Protection leaders to ensure compliant, risk‑based, and value‑driven decision‑making. You will work within the Data Protection Advisory team and collaborate closely with Ethics & Legal Affairs colleagues and key business partners, including R&D teams. You will act as a trusted advisor to senior leaders, supporting cross‑functional teams to strengthen data protection practices and embed a strong data protection culture across the organization.
Requirements
- Law degree (J.D.) and admission to practice in a U.S. state
- 7+ years’ experience advising on privacy and data protection matters
- Strong knowledge of U.S. privacy and data protection laws
- Experience supporting complex regulations within a regulated environment
- Ability to balance operational detail with strategic decision‑making
Nice To Haves
- CIPP/US certification or equivalent privacy certification
- Experience in healthcare, biopharma, biotechnology, or life sciences sectors
- Experience supporting global or cross‑regional privacy programs
- Proven ability to partner with senior leaders and business teams
- Experience translating regulations into policies, standards, and procedures
Responsibilities
- Provide legal advice on U.S. data protection matters
- Develop policies and procedures to address U.S. privacy and data protection requirements
- Review contracts involving personal data and maintain data protection templates
- Conduct privacy impact and vendor due diligence assessments
- Lead and manage data breach response activities
- Support complex individual data protection rights requests
- Deliver data protection training to legal and business stakeholders
- Provide data protection operational support to the R&D teams globally
Benefits
- Hybrid-first approach to work
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
