Local Privacy Officer: Privacy Strategy & Risk Lead

Sanofi; Italia; Hybrid; EUR 77,000 - 102,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanofi seeks a Local Privacy Officer to lead privacy governance within the Italy organization, balancing risk with business growth in an AI-driven environment. You will coordinate local privacy champions, monitor regulations, and contribute to global privacy initiatives while ensuring compliance with GDPR and data sovereignty rules.

The role requires strong stakeholder management, regulatory expertise, and the ability to drive privacy-by-design across programs and AI deployments in a

Qualifications

• At least 5 years in data privacy/compliance roles.
• Experience in regulated industries (healthcare/Life sciences) is an advantage.
• Knowledge of GDPR, AI regulations and data transfer rules.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain local privacy risk assessments and privacy operating model.
• Map business activities to proactively mitigate privacy risks.
• Lead Local Privacy champions network and monitor local regulations and AI developments.
• Coordinate with global teams on privacy standards and governance.
• Oversee data processing activities, DPIAs, and data subject rights requests.
• Engage with authorities and external networks to promote transparency and trust.
• Integrate privacy by design in initiatives and AI projects.

Skills

Privacy governance

Stakeholder management

Regulatory knowledge

AI privacy

Risk assessment

Education

Master's degree in law or computer science

Job description

Sanofi seeks a Local Privacy Officer to lead privacy governance within the Italy organization, balancing risk with business growth in an AI-driven environment. You will coordinate local privacy champions, monitor regulations, and contribute to global privacy initiatives while ensuring compliance with GDPR and data sovereignty rules.

The role requires strong stakeholder management, regulatory expertise, and the ability to drive privacy-by-design across programs and AI deployments in a