Senior Director Assistant General Counsel, Privacy

Build Our Future TogetherAs 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, cybersecurity and AI laws. This role will serve as the Privacy Office's primary legal support for our Digital & Technology function and other business areas as may be needed. This role will report to Regeneron’s Chief Privacy Officer.When & where:Work Location: Sleepy Hollow, NY, Cambridge, MAWork model/flexibility: 4 days per week on siteDiscover your role:Shaping the legal framework for Regeneron's cyber risk strategy and counseling senior management on cyber-related legal obligations in the U.S. and globally.Leading the Privacy Office's incident response function, including counseling stakeholders to prepare for and respond to complex cyber and privacy incidents, and directing the privacy professionals responsible for incident intake, tracking, and investigations.Set strategy and direction for assessing potential privacy risks associated with innovative new initiatives and driving the development of appropriate controls, training and guidance to enable compliance with applicable regulations.Engagement in support of Regeneron's evolving AI governance framework including participating in use case assessments and counseling to manage associated privacy risk.Drive the development of privacy policies, procedures and guidance that enable consistent, scalable and globally aligned practices. Collaborate with Law Department colleagues, Digital & Technology and business functions in development of related AI, cybersecurity and data governance policies and standards.Anticipating and evaluating developments in global data privacy together with related cybersecurity and AI laws (including related legislation and industry practices), and translating those insights into governance strategies and practical business guidance.Determining approach to operationalizing compliance with regional and local laws; 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.Collaborating with our Government Affairs division on opportunities to influence legislation and regulatory policyThis 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 15 years of legal experience at a law firm and/or in-house, with at least 10 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).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 are committed to building a workplace with an inclusive culture. 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, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, civil status, pregnancy or parental status, age, disability, nationality, citizenship status, ethnic or national origin, membership of the Traveler community, familial status, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law. Where required, we will provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with known disabilities or chronic illnesses during the recruitment process, unless such accommodation would impose undue hardship.Where necessary, we disclose salary ranges for roles in all countries in which we operate. The final offer will be determined within the relevant range based on the country of employment, specific role level, and your skills and experience. In some countries, collective bargaining agreements (CBAs) may apply and influence certain elements of pay or benefits. Regeneron offers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package which may include, depending on country and role: annual bonuses or other incentive plans, equity awards, pension or retirement benefits, 401(k) company match, health and wellness programs, fitness centers, insurance benefits (e.g. medical, dental, vision, life and disability), paid time off, and family support benefits. For additional information about Regeneron benefits in the U.S., please visit . For other locations, additional information will be provided during the recruitment process. If you have any questions, please speak with your recruiter. Please be advised that at Regeneron, we believe we do our best work when we are together. For that reason, many roles are required to be performed on‑site. Please speak with your recruiter and hiring manager for more information about on‑site expectations for your role and location.As part of the recruitment process, certain background checks may be conducted in accordance with the laws of the country where the position is based. The purpose of such checks is to verify certain information prior to the commencement of employment such as identity, right to work and educational qualifications.For jobs in Canada: this posting is for an existing position.Salary Range (annually)$242,000.00 - $403,300.00SummaryLocation: SLEEPY HOLLOW; CambridgeType: Full time