Sr. Director - Associate General Counsel - Privacy

Sr. Director – Associate General Counsel – Privacy

JD and licensed to practice law in New York (or eligible for licensure as a registered in-house counsel)
At least 10 years of legal experience at a law firm and/or in-house
At least 5 years of experience in privacy
Biotechnology, pharmaceutical or related life science experience strongly preferred

Providing advice and counseling on a wide range of privacy and related issues including in the areas of patient support programs, market research, marketing campaigns, digital advertising, data analytics, and AI
Strategically assessing potential privacy risks on new projects, including counseling on appropriate controls
Supporting the operationalization of compliance with privacy laws globally
Privacy governance including support of our governance bodies, and upkeep and development of policies, procedures, and guidance documents
Leading and managing Privacy Office resources including external counsel, consultants, and certain internal resources
Educating business clients through training and awareness programs
Collaborating with our Government Affairs division on opportunities to influence legislation

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
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and with all levels of the workforce
Exceptional oral, written, and presentation communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate and translate legal analysis to business counsel to a varied audience
High level of business acumen, influencing skills and ability to drive change
The drive to advance this leadership role in an important, dynamic and challenging field