Senior Manager, Privacy

Servier Pharmaceuticals; United States; On-site; USD 160,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Flexible time off

401(k)

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Recognition programs

Job summary

Servier is seeking a Senior Privacy Manager in the U.S. to oversee privacy programs across the organization. The role collaborates with multiple cross-functional teams, manages PIAs, RoPAs, vendor risk, and privacy platforms to ensure compliance with US privacy laws and related regulations.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years of privacy experience, a BA and preferably a JD, with strong communication and project management skills. Boston-based with minimal travel and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; JD preferred.
• 7+ years privacy experience for BA track, or 6+ years with JD.
• Deep knowledge of U.S. privacy laws; GDPR/Canada a plus.
• AI literacy and use of privacy tech to enhance operations.
• Experience with PIAs, RoPAs, and vendor risk assessments.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day privacy program operations and training.
• Lead PIAs, RoPAs, and vendor risk assessments.
• Review PIAs for risks and privacy by design.
• Maintain RoPAs and data maps with accuracy.
• Oversee privacy risk assessments for third parties.
• Develop workflows for privacy assessments and RoPAs.
• Maintain privacy intranet and guidance documents.
• Manage privacy platforms (e.g., OneTrust) and optimize.
• Develop metrics to track privacy program effectiveness.
• Contribute to internal US Privacy Network initiatives.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Privacy laws

OneTrust

PIAs

ROPAs

Vendor risk

AI literacy

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Communications

Privacy strategy

Education

BA degree

JD degree

Tools

OneTrust

Privacy tooling

Job description

Servier in the U.S. is a Boston-based, commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company launched by Servier Group in 2018. As a privately held organization, Servier is uniquely positioned to advance cutting-edge science, tackle underserved therapeutic areas and make patients the focus of every strategic decision.

Role Summary

The Privacy professional will play a pivotal role in ensuring Servier’s compliance with privacy laws and regulations across the US. Reporting to the Sr. Director, US Head of Data Privacy, this Senior Manager level professional will be responsible for advancing Servier US data privacy programs through strategic oversight, operational execution and cross functional collaboration. This ensures responsible data is used to support business objectives and plays a critical role in risk identification and mitigation. Key cross functional partners may include Patient Services, Patient Advocacy, Data Management, IT, HR, Legal, Clinical, R&D, Market Research, Commercial Marketing, and Commercial Operations This position requires a strategic problem solver who can lead initiatives, provide expert guidance, and collaborate with team members to manage privacy risks effectively.

Primary Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day operations of the privacy program, including policy implementation, training, and awareness initiatives.
• Serve as the subject matter expert on privacy impact assessments (PIAs), records of processing activities and vendor risk assessments.
• Ensure timely completion of PIAs, including providing business guidance on when and how to complete them.
• Review completed PIAs to identify risks, recommend mitigations, and support privacy by design.
• Support maintenance of records of processing activities (RoPAs) and data maps.
• Oversee privacy risk assessments for vendors and other third parties.
• Develop training and workflows for privacy assessments and RoPAs.
• Maintain the Privacy Intranet and related guidance documents for business teams.
• Manage privacy technology platforms (e.g., OneTrust) and lead issue resolution, integration, and optimization.
• Develop and track privacy program metrics to identify trends, measure effectiveness, and drive improvement.
• Support the implementation and ongoing enhancement of processes and procedures to mitigate identified and potential privacy risks.
• Support the development and maintenance of the internal U.S. Privacy Network.
• Other duties as assigned by manager or department leader.

Education and Required Skills

• BA Degree required. JD Degree from an accredited law school is preferred.
• BA degree with 7+ years or JD with 6+ years of privacy experience including supporting business functions on data privacy PIAs, ROPAs and vendor risk assessments.
• In-depth knowledge of U.S. privacy laws and requirements. Knowledge of GDPR and Canadian privacy laws and regulations is a plus.
• AI literacy and experience using technology to enhance privacy operations
• Must have expert proficiency with the common privacy compliance tools – e.g. One Trust, etc.
• Ability to work independently and respond to shifting priorities.
• Strong communication, project management, and presentation skills.
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional partners.
• Proven track record of assessing risk and developing privacy legal and compliance strategies to minimize and manage risk.
• Experience supporting clients within the life sciences or a similar industry focused on data privacy and security is required.
• CIPP/US privacy certification is a plus.

Travel and Location

• Boston-based preferred
• Minimal travel as required

Servier’s Commitment

Servier is committed to modeling diversity, equity, and inclusion within the industry. We are dedicated to fostering an environment that maintains equitable treatment for all and we welcome applicants who are passionate, committed, and innovative individuals. We encourage candidates to apply to our open roles as we are always willing to consider experiences and skills beyond what is listed in the job description.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Salary Range

The salary range for this role is $160-$180k. An employee’s pay position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may be modified in the future. Employees in this position are also eligible for Short-Term and Long-Term incentive programs. Servier also offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package that includes benefits such as medical, dental, vision, flexible time off (Servier provides unlimited sick time and flex time, and does not accrue time off), 401(k), life and disability insurance, recognition programs among other great benefits (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). For more information on our benefits, please visit this link.