Director, Privacy Counsel

Regeneron Pharmaceuticals • Sleepy Hollow, NY

123d • $202,000 - $336,600

About The Position

As a key member of the Privacy Office in Regeneron’s Law Department, this role will enable our rapidly growing and globally expanding business to develop and execute on innovative data-driven strategies in accordance with data privacy and related laws. The successful candidate will effectively partner with Law Department colleagues and other functions at Regeneron, provide expert and pragmatic counseling to senior leaders, and provide leadership and subject matter expertise to drive the continued improvement and implementation of Regeneron’s data privacy program. This role is based at our Sleepy Hollow, NY location (4 days a week) and is not open to hybrid or fully remote assignments.

Requirements

• 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.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and with all levels of the workforce.
• Exceptional oral, written, and presentation communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate and translate legal analysis to business counsel to a varied audience.
• High level of business acumen, influencing skills and ability to drive change.
• Willingness to take on a leadership role in an important, dynamic and challenging field.
• Must have a JD and be 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, and at least 3 years of experience in privacy.
• Ad Tech, Biotechnology, pharmaceutical or related life science experience is strongly preferred.

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.
• Working with 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.

Benefits

• Health and wellness programs
• Fitness centers
• Equity awards
• Annual bonuses
• Paid time off for eligible employees at all levels

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees