Privacy Officer and Counsel

Job title: Privacy Officer and Counsel Location: Morristown, NJ / Cambridge, MA Ready to push the limits of what’s possible? Join Sanofi in one of our corporate functions and play a vital part in the performance of our entire business while helping to make an impact on millions around the world. Responsibilities Serve as internal Privacy Counsel for the US market and lead on privacy compliance related to mergers and acquisitions, corporate integrations, and innovation projects. Serve as the main point of contact for privacy integration roadmaps for acquired companies. Serve as a subject matter expert on privacy diligence assessments and gap analyses. Expert knowledge of data protection, information security, breach notification, data privacy policies and procedures, in compliance with GDPR, HIPAA, and current state privacy laws in the US. Conduct data privacy impact assessments for projects/products within scope. Manage privacy and breach requirements including investigation, reporting, and remediation in accordance with regulatory requirements. Ensure documentation and records of data processing activities are maintained accurately for audit purposes. Qualifications Juris Doctorate (JD) degree from an accredited law school, preferably with a focus in data privacy or cybersecurity, and a valid license to practice law in the US. In depth knowledge of US state and federal privacy laws/regulations (CCPA, HIPAA), data breach notification regulations and familiarity with AI regulations. Experience and familiarity with observing the legal and policy landscape for future changes that impact your practice area. Previous privacy/AI/breach notification/cybersecurity law, data loss prevention experience in a law firm. Healthcare experience, specifically providing product counseling to product management in dermatology, immunology, respiratory space, or technology product/marketing teams. Relevant privacy certifications (CIPP‑US). Minimum of 5 years of legal experience. Preferred: Experience counseling pharma/biotech companies on FDA or other relevant governmental agencies on healthcare matters. Preferred: Experience with privacy compliance management software. Professional Skills & Attributes Excellent written and oral communication skills. Team player with a commitment to developing strong collaborative relationships with legal colleagues, business stakeholders and cross‑functional teams. Demonstrated ability to understand legal principles and compliance, as well as business requirements. Project management. Commitment to proactively identifying opportunities for improvement and engaging with appropriate stakeholders to propose solutions. Solutions‑oriented; business‑oriented. Self‑motivated, able to work independently, reliable, responsive, and accountable to deliver results. High level of professionalism; strong interpersonal skills. Proven ability/interest in working across a broad range of subject matter areas. Strong organizational skills and ability to handle multiple responsibilities and priorities simultaneously and still meet high quality and timeliness standards under pressure. Willingness to flex job responsibilities and learn new areas. Sound judgment and commitment to ethical conduct. Benefits Health and wellbeing benefits including high-quality healthcare and prevention & wellness programs, at least 14 weeks gender‑neutral parental leave, and a comprehensive rewards package that recognizes your contribution and amplifies your impact. Equal Opportunity & Diversity Sanofi Inc. and its U.S. affiliates are Equal Opportunity and affirmative action employers committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital, domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, veteran or military status, domestic violence victim status, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other characteristic protected by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr Sanofi