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Director, Privacy Counsel

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Lawrence Harvey

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United States , Cambridge, MA or Sleepy Hollow, NY

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Salary:

200000.00 - 330000.00 USD / Year

Job Description:

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 on innovative data-driven strategies in accordance with data privacy and related laws. The successful candidate will effectively partner with Law Department colleagues and other functions at Regeneron, provide expert and pragmatic counseling to senior leaders, and provide leadership and subject matter expertise to drive the continued improvement and implementation of Regeneron’s data privacy program.

Job Responsibility:

  • Providing advice and counseling on a wide range of privacy and related issues
  • Strategically assess potential privacy risks on new projects
  • Monitoring emerging regulations and supporting the operationalization of compliance
  • Upkeep and development of internal policies, procedures, and guidance documents
  • Working with Regeneron’s Privacy Steward Council to drive initiatives
  • Collaborating with our Government Affairs division on opportunities to influence legislation
  • Assisting contracting teams in drafting, maintaining, and negotiating data processing agreements
  • Participating in industry group meetings

Requirements:

  • JD and licensed to practice law in New York (or eligible for licensure as a registered in-house counsel)
  • 5-7 years of legal experience at a law firm and/or in-house
  • At least 3 years of experience in privacy
  • 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
  • High level of business acumen, influencing skills and ability to drive change
  • Willing to take on a leadership role

Nice to have:

Ad Tech, Biotechnology, pharmaceutical or related life science experience

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
January 29, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
On-site work
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