Director, Privacy Counsel: Digital, Cyber AI

Build Our Future Together

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 have an inclusive culture that provides comprehensive benefits, which vary by location. In the U.S., benefits may include health and wellness programs (including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance), fitness centers, 401(k) company match, family support benefits, equity awards, annual bonuses, paid time off, and paid leaves (e.g., military and parental leave) for eligible employees at all levels! For additional information about Regeneron benefits in the US, please visit For other countries’ specific benefits, please speak to your recruiter.

Please be advised that at Regeneron, we believe we are most successful and work best when we are together. For that reason, many of Regeneron’s roles are required to be performed on-site. Please speak with your recruiter and hiring manager for more information about Regeneron’s on-site policy and expectations for your role and your location.

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, nationality, national or ethnic origin, civil status, age, citizenship status, membership of the Traveler community, sexual orientation, disability, genetic information, familial status, marital or registered civil partnership status, pregnancy or parental status, gender identity, gender reassignment, military or veteran status, or any other protected characteristic in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. The Company will also provide reasonable accommodation to the known disabilities or chronic illnesses of an otherwise qualified applicant for employment, unless the accommodation would impose undue hardship on the operation of the Company's business.

For roles in which the hired candidate will be working in the U.S., the salary ranges provided are shown in accordance with U.S. law and apply to U.S.-based positions. For roles which will be based in Japan and/or Canada, the salary ranges are shown in accordance with the applicable local law and currency. If you are outside the U.S, Japan or Canada, please speak with your recruiter about salaries and benefits in your location.

Please note that certain background checks will form part of the recruitment process. Background checks will be conducted in accordance with the law of the country where the position is based, including the type of background checks conducted. The purpose of carrying out such checks is for Regeneron to verify certain information regarding a candidate prior to the commencement of employment such as identity, right to work, educational qualifications etc.

Salary Range (annually)

$205,000.00 - $341,600.00