Role details
As a key member of the Privacy Office in Regeneron’s Law Department, this role enables Regeneron’s business to develop and execute innovative data-driven strategies in accordance with data privacy law and related cybersecurity and AI requirements. The role supports Digital and Information Technology functions, including Information Security, AI, and Data Governance, and reports to the Chief Privacy Officer. A typical day may include:
- Strategically assessing potential privacy risks associated with innovative new initiatives and developing appropriate controls and guidance for compliance.
- 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 privacy, cybersecurity, and AI in partnership with Law Department colleagues, Digital/IT, and business functions.
- Monitoring developments in the US and globally and supporting operationalization of compliance with regional and local laws such as CCPA/CPRA, NIS2 Directive, etc.
- Advising on applying solutions for complying with biometric and other emerging data-related laws.
- Representing the Privacy Office on technology-related committees and working groups.
- Partnering with Privacy Office colleagues to implement and advance the Regeneron Privacy Program. You may be a fit if you have:
- Strong knowledge of local and global privacy, cybersecurity, and AI laws; familiarity with associated risk management frameworks and standards (e.g., NIST).
- Strong relationship-building and collaboration skills.
- Excellent oral, written, and presentation communication skills to translate complex legal analysis into practical guidance.
- Business acumen and influencing skills.
- Leadership willingness in a dynamic field.
- Privacy-enhancing technologies experience is a plus. Qualifications:
- 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 (law firm and/or in-house), including at least 5 years of directly relevant experience.
- Pharmaceutical/biotechnology industry experience is strongly preferred. The role is based at Regeneron offices in Sleepy Hollow, NY or Cambridge, MA (4 days a week onsite) and is not open to hybrid or fully remote assignments.