Description:

The Position:
Senior Counsel, Digital

The Opportunity:
We believe in the potential of science, data and insights to improve the standard of care for humankind. We also believe the right to Privacy is a fundamental human right. We process personal data with due care. Team members of the A Swiss Multinational Healthcare Company Diagnostics North America Digital & Privacy team contribute their talents with a strong focus on collaboration and teamwork to support A Swiss Multinational Healthcare Company Diagnostic Customer Areas, North America affiliates and Group colleagues on privacy and digital legal matters.

As Senior Counsel, US Digital, you would join our A Swiss Multinational Healthcare Company Diagnostics North America Digital & Privacy team to play a key role in providing legal advice on cutting-edge developments in AI, cybersecurity, and data privacy. In this high-impact role, you will serve as a trusted advisor supporting innovation while helping to ensure compliance with a dynamic regulatory landscape.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide US legal analysis and guidance on emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence, blockchain, the Internet of Things, and evolving digital health solutions, with a particular focus on U.S. legal and regulatory requirements.
Monitor and interpret U.S. cybersecurity regulations and industry standards to advise on how A Swiss Multinational Healthcare Company can best assess and manage legal risks across digital products and enterprise systems.
Advise business leadership and cross-functional stakeholders (including Legal, IT Security, Digital, R&D, Privacy, and Compliance teams) on how to navigate legal risks and opportunities in support of A Swiss Multinational Healthcare Company's digital strategy.
Provide expert guidance on U.S. federal and state privacy laws, such as HIPAA, CCPA/CPRA, TCPA, and others, including implications for data collection, use, and sharing. Such guidance may include:
Cybersecurity compliance and risk mitigation strategies, including incident response and vendor assessments.
Reviewing and advising on Privacy Impact Assessments (PIAs) for innovative projects and technologies; develop practical strategies to mitigate legal and compliance risk.
Support the shaping and maintaining internal AI and privacy frameworks, policies, and training programs, driving consistent compliance and awareness across the organization.
Support contract negotiation and review, ensuring that data protection and privacy provisions in third-party agreements align with A Swiss Multinational Healthcare Company's legal risk posture and values.
Serve as a key legal advisor in the incident response process for suspected data breaches, including investigations, risk assessments, regulatory notification obligations, and internal coordination.
Foster a network of collaboration across Legal, Compliance, IT, Security, People & Culture, and other corporate functions to embed privacy, security, and data ethics into A Swiss Multinational Healthcare Company's digital transformation journey.

Who You Are:
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A Doctor of Jurisprudence (JD) from an ABA-accredited law school, licensed to practice law in one or more of the 50 states in good standing.
At least five (5) years' experience practicing law at a large- to medium-sized law firm or within a privacy, compliance, legal or contracting department in a Life Sciences company (i.e., Pharma, Diagnostics, Devices, Biotech).
Knowledge of, and working experience advising on data privacy and digital matters, federal, state, and international information security and privacy laws, rules, regulations, and industry standards (such as HIPAA, CCPA, GDPR).
Experience reviewing, drafting, and negotiating; experience with information security and privacy provisions in agreements, Business Associate Agreements and data transfer or processing agreements is preferred.
A demonstrated ability to establish and maintain open, candid, collaborative, and trusting work relationships.
An ability to exercise independent judgment and deliver a consistent message in the face of pressure or adversity, and to work with and maintain confidential and sensitive information.
A positive can-do attitude with a flexible and adaptable approach, wide-ranging experience, business acumen, professionalism, sound judgment and ability to manage responsibilities with an appropriate sense of urgency.
CIPP/US, CIPP/AIGP or similar certification or willingness to obtain such certification within 6 months of starting the role.

The expected salary range for this position based on the primary location of Pleasanton, California is $173,100 - $321,500.

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A Doctor of Jurisprudence (JD) from an ABA-accredited law school, licensed to practice law in one or more of the 50 states in good standing.
At least ten (10) years' experience practicing law at a large- to medium-sized law firm or experience within a privacy, compliance, legal or contracting department in a Life Sciences company (i.e., Pharma, Diagnostics, Devices, Biotech).
Knowledge of, and working experience advising on data privacy and digital matters, federal, state, and international information security and privacy laws, rules, regulations, and industry standards (such as HIPAA, CCPA, GDPR).
Experience reviewing, drafting, and negotiating; experience with information security and privacy provisions in agreements, Business Associate Agreements and data transfer or processing agreements is preferred.
A demonstrated ability to establish and maintain open, candid, collaborative, and trusting work relationships.
An ability to exercise independent judgment and deliver a consistent message in the face of pressure or adversity, and to work with and maintain confidential and sensitive information.
A positive can-do attitude with a flexible and adaptable approach, wide-ranging experience, business acumen, professionalism, sound judgment and ability to manage responsibilities with an appropriate sense of urgency.
CIPP/US, CIPP/AIGP or similar certification or willingness to obtain such certification within 6 months of starting the role.