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 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 Regeneron’s Chief Privacy Officer.
This role is based at Regeneron's offices in Sleepy Hollow, NY or Cambridge, MA (4 days a week onsite) - it is not open to hybrid or fully remote assignments.
A typical day may include the following:
1. Strategically assessing potential privacy risks associated with innovative new initiatives and developing appropriate controls, training and guidance to enable compliance with applicable regulations.
2. Providing legal advice on cybersecurity and information incidents and working with internal stakeholders to prepare for and respond to cyber/information incidents, including managing the incident response process
3. Providing legal guidance at the intersection of privacy and AI adoption including participation in AI use case assessments.
4. Drafting policies, procedures and guidance related to the foregoing subject matter areas in partnership with Law Department colleagues, Digital/IT and business functions.
5. Monitoring developments in the US and globally (including related legislation and industry practices) and supporting operationalization of compliance with regional and local laws such as CCPA/CPRA, NIS2 Directive, etc.
6. Advising on the application and solutions for complying with biometric and other emerging data-related laws.
7. Representing the Privacy Office as a member of Regeneron's technology-related committees and working groups.
8. Partnering with Privacy Office colleagues to contribute to the implementation and advancement of the Regeneron Privacy Program.
This role may be for you if you have:
9. Strong knowledge of local and global privacy, cybersecurity and AI laws and familiarity with associated risk management frameworks and standards (e.g., NIST).
10. Excellent relationship building skills.
11. Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and with all levels of the organization.
12. 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.
13. High level of business acumen, influencing skills and ability to drive change.
14. Willingness to take on a leadership role in an important, dynamic and challenging field.
15. Experience with privacy-enhancing technologies is a plus.
16. Pharmaceutical/biotechnology industry preferred.
To be considered for this role, you must have 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.