Director, Privacy Counsel
Regeneron
Full-time
On-site
Sleepy Hollow, NY
Corporate Functions
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Role Summary
Director, Privacy Counsel. Key member of the Privacy Office in Regeneron’s Law Department, responsible for enabling the business to develop and execute data-driven strategies in compliance with data privacy and related laws. Partners with Law Department and other functions to provide expert counseling to senior leaders and lead the data privacy program.
Responsibilities
- Provide advice and counseling on a wide range of privacy issues, including sensitive data, digital advertising, and emerging technologies/AI.
- Strategically assess potential privacy risks on new projects, including risk-mitigation counseling and advising on controls.
- Monitor emerging regulations and support operationalization of compliance with evolving laws.
- Develop and maintain internal policies, procedures, and guidance; educate business clients through training and awareness programs; improve privacy program operations.
- Collaborate with Regeneron’s Privacy Steward Council to drive data privacy initiatives across the organization.
- Work with Government Affairs to influence legislation.
- Assist contracting teams in drafting, maintaining, and negotiating data processing agreements.
- Participate in industry group meetings to stay updated on best practices and trends.
Qualifications
- Strong knowledge of local and global privacy laws and their application to the pharmaceutical/biotechnology industry.
- Deep understanding of privacy risks associated with ad tech and emerging technologies.
- Excellent relationship-building skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively with all levels of the workforce.
- Exceptional oral, written, and presentation communication skills, with the ability to translate legal analysis to business counsel.
- High level of business acumen, influencing skills, and ability to drive change.
- Willingness to take on a leadership role in a dynamic field.
Education
- JD and licensed to practice law in New York (or eligible for in-house counsel licensure).
- 5–7 years of legal experience at a law firm and/or in-house, with at least 3 years of privacy experience. Ad Tech, Biotechnology, pharmaceutical, or life sciences experience strongly preferred.