Director, Data Governance and Contract Compliance, Regeneron Genetics Center (RGC)

Regeneron Pharmaceuticals • Tarrytown, GA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Director, Data Governance and Contract Compliance leads and ensures compliance across a large portfolio of global data licensing collaborations involving genetic and associated health data. This role serves as RGC’s internal resource on data privacy, genomic data governance, and cross-border data transfer. The position partners with RGC counsel, research and technology teams, and the Privacy Office, to uphold the highest standards of data stewardship. The Director will develop and implement operational policies, procedures, and risk mitigation strategies that enable scientific collaboration, while safeguarding individual data rights worldwide.

Requirements

• Experience with GDPR, HIPAA, CCPA/CPRA, and other applicable privacy regulations.
• Solid understanding of genomic data governance frameworks, including the NIH Genomic Data Sharing Policy and GA4GH standards.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to relay complex regulatory requirements to scientific and executive audiences.
• Validated experience building and leading high-performing compliance teams.
• IRB experience.
• A PhD in Genetics, Genomics, Bioethics, Life Sciences, or a related field; or a relevant degree with experience in data governance and compliance.
• An equivalent combination of advanced education and 10+ years of experience in data governance, compliance, or regulatory affairs; with at least 5 years focused on genetic or health data in research, biopharmaceutical, or biotech settings.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with federated learning, and secure multi-party computation technologies is preferred.
• CIPP/E or CIPP/US certifications are strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead compliance across approximately 150 global data licensing collaborations related to genetic and associated health data, including ongoing monitoring, risk assessment, and remediation.
• Partner with counsel to interpret and ensure compliance with international privacy regulations (GDPR, HIPAA, CCPA/CPRA), and genomic data governance frameworks (NIH Genomic Data Sharing Policy, GA4GH), in data collaboration agreements and research operations.
• Drive the development and operationalization of RGC data governance policies, procedures, consent frameworks, and data use agreements specific to genetic and health data.
• Lead all aspects of data security stewardship practices, evaluating and integrating emerging privacy-preserving technologies with the IT Security team.
• Monitor the evolving global regulatory landscape for genetic data governance, advising leadership on compliance risks and policy adaptations.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of data governance and compliance professionals; championing a culture of accountability, transparency, inclusion, and continuous learning.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Legal, IT Security, Research, and Business Development to embed privacy-by-design into data collaboration workflows and initiatives.

Benefits

• health and wellness programs (including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance)
• fitness centers
• 401(k) company match
• family support benefits
• equity awards
• annual bonuses
• paid time off
• paid leaves (e.g., military and parental leave)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree