Data Privacy Officer, Counsel

Scorpion Therapeutics; Morristown (NJ); On-site; USD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Prevention/wellness programs

At least 14 weeks' gender-neutral par­

Parental leave

Job summary

Scorpion Therapeutics seeks an internal Privacy Counsel and Privacy Officer for the US market, based in Morristown, NJ. You will apply expertise in data protection, information security, breach notification, and privacy policies to ensure compliance with GDPR, HIPAA, and US state privacy laws.

You will conduct DPIAs, manage breach response, liaise with regulators, train business units, and maintain records of processing activities for audits while collaborating across functions to embed privacy

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school (data privacy focus preferred) and US license to practice law.
• In-depth knowledge of US state/federal privacy laws (e.g., CCPA, HIPAA) and breach notification regulations; familiarity with AI regulations.
• Analytical ability for legal/regulatory/policy review, including proposed privacy regulations.
• Previous privacy/AI/breach notification/cybersecurity law experience and data loss prevention experience (law firm).
• Healthcare experience counseling product management in pharma/biotech.
• Relevant privacy certification (e.g., CIPP-US).
• 5+ years legal experience; strong cross-functional collaboration.
• Excellent written/verbal communication; proficiency with Word, PowerPoint, and standard software.

Responsibilities

• Serve as internal Privacy Counsel and Privacy Officer for the US market.
• Apply expertise in data protection, information security, breach notification, and data privacy policies/procedures in compliance with GDPR, HIPAA, and US state privacy laws.
• Conduct data privacy impact assessments for in-scope projects/products.
• Manage privacy and breach requirements, including investigation, reporting, and remediation.
• Liaise with regulatory bodies and internal stakeholders on privacy/compliance issues.
• Train and support business unit teams on data privacy best practices and implementation of new state laws.
• Maintain accurate documentation and records of data processing activities for audit purposes.

Skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical abilities

Communication skills

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

US license to practice law

Tools

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Main Responsibilities:

• Serve as internal Privacy Counsel and Privacy Officer for the US market.


• Apply expertise in data protection, information security, breach notification, and data privacy policies/procedures in compliance with GDPR, HIPAA, and US state privacy laws.


• Conduct data privacy impact assessments for in-scope projects/products.


• Manage privacy and breach requirements, including investigation, reporting, and remediation.


• Liaise with regulatory bodies and internal stakeholders on privacy/compliance issues.


• Train and support business unit teams on data privacy best practices and implementation of new state laws.


• Maintain accurate documentation and records of data processing activities for audit purposes.

Qualifications:

• JD from an accredited law school (data privacy focus preferred) and US license to practice law.


• In-depth knowledge of US state/federal privacy laws (e.g., CCPA, HIPAA) and breach notification regulations; familiarity with AI regulations.


• Analytical ability for legal/regulatory/policy review, including proposed privacy regulations.


• Previous privacy/AI/breach notification/cybersecurity law experience and data loss prevention experience (law firm).


• Healthcare experience counseling product management in pharma/biotech.


• Relevant privacy certification (e.g., CIPP-US).


• 5+ years legal experience; strong cross-functional collaboration.


• Excellent written/verbal communication; proficiency with Word, PowerPoint, and standard software.

Preferred/Desirable:

• Counsel pharma/biotech on FDA/government healthcare matters; counsel large enterprises on privacy compliance; privacy compliance software experience.


• Product/project management experience; French proficiency; AI law knowledge.

Benefits (explicit):

• healthcare


• prevention/wellness programs


• at least 14 weeks' gender-neutral parental leave