Director, Privacy Counsel: Digital, Cyber AI

About the role

Build Our Future Together
As a key member of the Privacy Office in Regenerons Law Department, this role will enable our rapidly growing and globally expanding business to develop and execute innovative data-driven strategies in accordance with data privacy law, and related cybersecurity and AI requirements. This role will support our Digital and Information Technology functions, including Information Security, AI, and Data Governance. This position will report to Regenerons Chief Privacy Officer.

Responsibilities

• Strategically assess potential privacy risks associated with innovative new initiatives and develop appropriate controls, training, and guidance to enable compliance with applicable regulations.
• Provide legal advice on cybersecurity and information incidents and work with internal stakeholders to prepare for and respond to cyber/information incidents, including managing the incident response process.
• Provide legal guidance at the intersection of privacy and AI adoption, including participation in AI use case assessments.
• Draft policies, procedures, and guidance related to the foregoing subject matter areas in partnership with Law Department colleagues, Digital/IT and business functions.
• Monitor developments in the US and globally (including related legislation and industry practices) and support operationalization of compliance with regional and local laws such as CCPA/CPRA, NIS2 Directive, etc.
• Advising on the application and solutions for complying with biometric and other emerging data-related laws.
• Represent the Privacy Office as a member of Regeneron's technology-related committees and working groups.
• Partner with Privacy Office colleagues to contribute to the implementation and advancement of the Regeneron Privacy Program.

Requirements

• A JD and be licensed to practice law in New York State or eligible for licensure as a registered in-house counsel.
• At least 12 years of legal experience at a law firm and/or in-house, with at least 5 years of experience of directly relevant experience. Biotechnology, pharmaceutical or related life science experience strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of local and global privacy, cybersecurity and AI laws and familiarity with associated risk management frameworks and standards (e.g., NIST).
• Excellent relationship building skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and with all levels of the organization.
• Exceptional oral, written, and presentation communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate and translate complex legal analysis into practical guidance for a varied audience.

Qualifications

• Required Education: Doctorate/PHD/MD

Skills

• Legal expertise in privacy, cybersecurity, and AI
• Collaborative and relationship-building skills
• Strong communication and writing skills

Benefits

• Competitive and comprehensive total rewards package which may include, depending on country and role: annual bonuses or other incentive plans, equity awards, pension or retirement benefits, 401(k) company match, health and wellness programs, fitness centers, insurance benefits (e.g. medical, dental, vision, life and disability), paid time off, and family support benefits.

Pay

$205,000.00 - $341,600.00 annually

Schedule

Hybrid: 4 days per week on site