Summer Internship: Privacy Law Intern

BeiGene

1d • Remote

About The Position

BeOne continues to grow at a rapid pace with challenging and exciting opportunities for experienced professionals. When considering candidates, we look for scientific and business professionals who are highly motivated, collaborative, and most importantly, share our passionate interest in fighting cancer. Internship program dates: June 8 - August 21, 2026 Education Required: Law student who will have completed at least one year of law school by the start of the internship; completion of second year strongly preferred. Coursework in privacy, data protection, cybersecurity, health law, or pharmaceutical law is preferred. General Description: We are seeking a highly motivated Privacy Law Intern to support the Privacy and Data Ethics team within Legal & Compliance. This internship offers hands-on exposure to the intersection of U.S. and European privacy law, medical research, digital health/security, and global commercial operations in a multinational life sciences organization. The ideal candidate will be a law student who has completed their second year of law school, is eager to develop practical in-house legal skills, and is interested in building a career in privacy, technology, information governance or health law. The intern will work closely with counsel and cross‑functional partners to support compliance with global data protection laws while advancing business objectives in research, development, and commercialization.

Requirements

• Law student who will have completed at least one year of law school by the start of the internship; completion of second year strongly preferred.
• Coursework in privacy, data protection, cybersecurity, health law, or pharmaceutical law is preferred.
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities
• Proficiency with standard productivity tools (e.g., Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel)

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with or interest in privacy management tools (e.g., OneTrust) is a plus but not required

Responsibilities

• Conducting legal research and analysis on global privacy, data protection, data retention, and cybersecurity laws and regulations (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA, state privacy laws, and emerging regulatory frameworks)
• Preparing summaries and presentations and drafting and revising internal guidance, policies, and training materials related to these areas that translate complex legal requirements into clear, practical guidance for business partners
• Assisting with assessments and reviews
• Supporting privacy counsel in reviewing and analyzing contracts, data-sharing arrangements, and vendor engagements involving personal data
• Collaborating with stakeholders across Legal, Compliance, IT, R&D, Commercial, and HR to understand business processes and identify privacy considerations
• Helping track and manage ongoing privacy and information governance projects, regulatory developments, and internal action items

Benefits

• All Company employees have the opportunity to own shares of BeOne Medicines Ltd. stock because all employees are eligible for discretionary equity awards and to voluntarily participate in the Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• The Company has a comprehensive benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), FSA/HSA, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, and Wellness.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed