Director, Privacy Counsel: Digital, Cyber AI

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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.

When & where:

* Work Location:

Sleepy Hollow, NY, Cambridge, MA

* Hybrid: 4 days per week on site

Discover your role:

* Strategically assessing potential privacy risks associated with innovative new initiatives and developing appropriate controls, training and guidance to enable compliance with applicable regulations.

* 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

* Providing legal guidance at the intersection of privacy and AI adoption including participation in AI use case assessments.

* Drafting policies, procedures and guidance related to the foregoing subject matter areas in partnership with Law Department colleagues, Digital/IT and business functions.

* 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.

* Advising on the application and solutions for complying with biometric and other emerging data-related laws.

* Representing the Privacy Office as a member of Regeneron's technology-related committees and working groups.

* Partnering with Privacy Office colleagues to contribute to the implementation and advancement of the Regeneron Privacy Program.

This role requires:

* 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.

* Strong knowledge of local and global privacy, cybersecurity and AI laws and familiarity with associated risk management frameworks and standards (e.g., NIST).

* Excellent relationship building skills.

* Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and with all levels of the organization.

* 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.

Does this sound like you? Apply now to take your first step towards living the Regeneron Way! We are committed to building a workplace with an inclusive culture. Regeneron is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or belief (or lack thereof), sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, civil status, pregnancy or parental status, age, disability, nationality, citizenship status, ethnic or national origin, membership of the Traveler community, familial status, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.

Where required, we will provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with known disabilities or chronic illnesses during the recruitment process, unless such accommodation would impose undue hardship.

Where necessary, we disclose salary ranges for roles in all countries in which we operate. The final offer will be determined within the relevant range based on the country of employment, specific role level, and your skills and experience. In some countries, collective bargaining agreements (CBAs) may apply and influence certain elements of pay or benefits. Regeneron offers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package which may include, depending on country and role:…