Data Privacy Officer - Counsel - US Specialty Care

Sanofi - Cambridge, MA

Full-time - Mid Level

Cambridge, MA

Chemical Manufacturing

About the position

As the Data Privacy Officer - Counsel for US Specialty Care at Sanofi, you will be responsible for overseeing data protection and privacy strategies, ensuring compliance with global and US privacy laws, and providing legal guidance on data privacy matters. This role involves managing risk assessments, breach notifications, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to implement best practices in data privacy.

Responsibilities

• Serve as internal Privacy Counsel for the US market.
• Expert knowledge of data protection, information security, breach notification, and 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.
• Liaise with regulatory bodies and internal stakeholders to address any data privacy concerns or compliance issues.
• Provide training and support to US Specialty Care teams on data privacy best practices and leading data privacy implementation of new state laws.
• Ensure documentation and records of data processing activities are maintained accurately for audit purposes.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited US law school, preferably with a focus in data privacy, cybersecurity, and breach notification.
• In-depth knowledge of U.S. State and federal privacy laws/regulations (CCPA, HIPAA), data breach notification regulations, and familiarity with AI regulations.
• 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 the dermatology, immunology, respiratory space, or technology product/marketing teams.
• Relevant privacy certifications (CIPP-US).
• Strong relationship-building, collaboration, and working across functions.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to convey complex legal concepts to non-experts.

Benefits

• High-quality healthcare coverage.
• Prevention and wellness programs.
• At least 14 weeks' gender-neutral parental leave.
• Opportunities for career growth and development.