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

About the role

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. You will serve as RGC’s internal resource on data privacy, genomic data governance, and cross-border data transfer; partnering with RGC counsel, research and technology teams, and the Privacy Office, to uphold the highest standards of data stewardship.

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.

Requirements

• A PhD in Genetics, Genomics, Bioethics, Life Sciences, or a related field; or a relevant degree with experience in data governance and compliance.
• At least 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.
• CIPP/E or CIPP/US certifications are strongly preferred.

Qualifications

• Validated experience building and leading high-performing compliance teams.
• IRB experience.
• Familiarity with federated learning, and secure multi-party computation technologies is preferred.