Director, Privacy Counsel

Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.; Hartford; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading biotechnology firm in the United Kingdom seeks a skilled legal professional to join its Privacy Office. The successful candidate will provide expert advice on privacy issues, collaborate with various departments, and help develop compliance strategies regarding data privacy laws. Required qualifications include a JD licensed in New York, alongside 5-7 years of legal experience, particularly in privacy within the pharmaceutical sector. This role offers opportunities for significant impact in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of legal experience, especially in privacy.
• Experience in ad tech or biotechnology is preferred.
• Ability to effectively communicate legal analyses to business audiences.

Responsibilities

• Provide advice on privacy-related issues and emerging regulations.
• Assess potential privacy risks and advise on new projects.
• Collaborate across functions to promote data privacy initiatives.

Skills

Privacy regulations knowledge

Relationship building skills

Legal analysis communication

Business acumen

Leadership in dynamic environments

Education

JD licensed in New York

Job description

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 can be based at Regeneron's offices in Cambridge, MA or Sleepy Hollow, NY (4 days a week onsite) - it is not open to hybrid or fully remote assignments. A typical day might include :

• 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.
• 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.
• You are willing to take on a leadership role in an important, dynamic and challenging field.
• To be considered for this role, you must have a JD and be licensed to practice law in New York (or eligible for licensure as a registered in-house counsel). 5-7 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.