Closing Date: 28th August, 2026

Description:

About the Job:
Ready to push the limits of what's possible? Join Sanofi in one of our corporate functions and you can play a vital part in the performance of our entire business while helping to make an impact on millions around the world.

About Sanofi:
We're an R&D-driven, AI-powered biopharma company committed to improving people's lives and delivering compelling growth. Our deep understanding of the immune system – and innovative pipeline – enables us to invent medicines and vaccines that treat and protect millions of people around the world. Together, we chase the miracles of science to improve people's lives.

Main Responsibilities:

Serve as internal Privacy Counsel and Privacy Officer for the US market
Expert knowledge of data protection, information security, breach notification, data privacy policies and procedures, in compliance with GDPR, HIPAA, 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 Sanofi business unit 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

About You:
Basic Qualifications:

Juris Doctorate (JD) degree from an accredited law school, preferably with a focus in data privacy, and a valid license to practice law in the US
In depth knowledge of U.S. State and federal privacy laws/regulations (CCPA, HIPAA), data breach notification regulations and familiarity with AI regulations
Legal, regulatory, and policy analytical ability and knowledge, including experience analyzing proposed laws or regulations relevant to information privacy
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 pharma/biotech space
Relevant privacy certifications (e.g., CIPP-US)
Minimum of 5 years of legal experience.
Strong Relationship-building, collaboration and working across functionally.
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to convey complex legal concepts to non-experts.
Proficiency with Word, PowerPoint and other corporate standard software - required.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience counseling pharma/biotech companies on FDA or other relevant governmental agencies on healthcare matters
Experience counseling large enterprises on privacy compliance matters
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
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 applying privacy principles 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
Ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional/multi-disciplinary teams
Sound judgment and commitment to ethical conduct

Desirable Requirements: