Associate Senior Counsel, Privacy

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At Eisai, satisfying unmet medical needs and increasing the benefits healthcare provides to patients, their families, and caregivers is our human health care mission. We’re a growing pharmaceutical company with a focus on neurology and oncology, strong in research and development. We are seeking highly‑motivated individuals who want to work in a fast‑paced environment and make a difference.

The Associate Senior Counsel, Privacy is a strategic, business‑minded, and hands‑on attorney role whose job will be to lead Eisai’s privacy initiatives across the U.S. and Canada, partner with cross‑functional teams to design and implement practical privacy solutions that enable the Company’s innovation while protecting data and mitigating risk.

• Counsel and support business teams across the organization (Sales, Marketing, Medical, Market Access, Corporate Advocacy, HR, IT, Data Governance, Government Affairs, R&D, etc.) in executing high‑priority strategic initiatives (e.g., data‑driven platforms, AI, digital patient and HCP‑facing projects, omnichannel activities, targeted advertising, etc.) and daily business activities in compliance with state, federal and global privacy laws.
• Draft, review, update and negotiate privacy‑related agreements, consents, disclosures, and notices.
• Support development and implementation of privacy policies and guidelines, including AI governance, data use protocols and digital playbooks.
• Conduct privacy risk assessments (e.g., website cookie audits, state‑required risk assessments for initiatives involving Personal Information) and develop, execute, and manage mitigation and remediation plans.
• Lead or support internal investigations and assessments related to data privacy and security.
• Counsel on privacy‑related issues arising from commercial and medical review committee submissions.
• Advise on cross‑border data transfers and collaborate with global privacy counterparts to ensure compliance with international frameworks (e.g., GDPR, PIPEDA).
• Participate in and/or support internal governance committees (e.g., regional AI Committee) to provide legal input on privacy and data ethics.
• Manage consumer requests for personal data inquiries per applicable regulations (e.g., CCPA).
• Deliver privacy training and awareness programs across the organization (e.g., Privacy Day/Week).
• Monitor regulatory developments and assess their impact on business operations.
• Collaborate with Government Affairs colleagues to proactively address public policy matters involving privacy.

• Counsel and support the HR team on HIPAA compliance and broader regulatory obligations (including ERISA, COBRA, and ACA) as they intersect with privacy and data handling in the administration of the Company’s benefits programs.
• Provide legal guidance on employee data privacy in the context of benefits administration (e.g., wellness programs, third‑party platforms).
• Coordinate with HR and IT to ensure secure handling of PHI in benefits programs.
• Draft, review, update and negotiate benefit vendor agreements.
• Support development and implementation of governance framework for benefits programs.

• J.D. from an accredited law school and admission to practice law in any U.S. jurisdiction (as evidenced by a Certificate of Good Standing).
• 7+ years as a practicing, licensed attorney with high‑level client contact and responsibility, with 4-6 of those years focused on privacy counseling (preferably in the pharmaceutical/biotech industry).
• Deep knowledge and experience advising on applicable state, federal and international privacy laws.
• Experience advising on privacy issues relating to digital health initiatives, online advertising and cookie compliance.
• Demonstrated ability to act independently with urgency, work in a fast‑paced environment, juggle multiple high‑priority items, manage client expectations, and deliver strategic advice on time.
• Strong problem‑solving and analytical skills; demonstrates expert understanding and analysis of the issues and exercises creativity and initiative when offering solutions.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the…