Data Privacy Officer

Sanofi - Cambridge, MA

Full-time

Cambridge, MA

Chemical Manufacturing

About the position

The Data Privacy Officer - Counsel position is responsible for overseeing and ensuring compliance with data privacy laws and regulations within the US Specialty Care sector. This role involves providing expert legal counsel on data protection, conducting privacy impact assessments, managing breach requirements, and liaising with regulatory bodies. The position also includes training and supporting teams on data privacy best practices and maintaining accurate documentation for audit purposes.

Responsibilities

• Serve as internal Privacy Counsel for the US market.
• 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 of gender-neutral parental leave.