Associate Senior Counsel, Privacy

At Eisai, satisfying unmet medical needs and increasing the benefits healthcare provides to patients, their families, and caregivers is Eisai’s human health care (hhc) mission. We’re a growing pharmaceutical company that is breaking through in neurology and oncology, with a strong emphasis on research and development. Our history includes the development of many innovative medicines, notably the discovery of the world's most widely-used treatment for Alzheimer’s disease. As we continue to expand, we are seeking highly-motivated individuals who want to work in a fast-paced environment and make a difference.  If this is your profile, we want to hear from you.

The Associate Senior Counsel, Privacy, is a strategic, business-minded, and hands-on attorney role whose job will be to lead Eisai’s privacy initiatives across the U.S. and Canada and partner with cross-functional teams to design and implement practical privacy solutions that enable the Company’s innovation while protecting data and mitigating risk. The role requires deep expertise in privacy law, strong communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to provide timely, practical guidance while driving rapid results. The ideal candidate is a proactive, collaborative and adaptable professional who is comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, able to balance legal risk with business needs, communicate complex issues in relatable terms, and embed privacy into Eisai’s business strategies.

In expanding and managing Eisai’s U.S. Privacy Program, the responsibilities of the Associate Senior Counsel, Privacy, include, but are not limited to, practical and timely counseling on privacy issues involving personal data (e.g., PII, PHI, consumer health information), partnering with business groups to identify and execute privacy solutions for priority initiatives and daily business activities, developing and updating privacy policies and procedures, conducting privacy risk assessments and privacy-related investigations and implementing any resulting mitigation and/or remediation plans, supporting cross-functional teams on information governance, partnering with Legal and other cross-functional colleagues to provide guidance and support on Artificial Intelligence (AI) initiatives and governance, and conducting company-wide privacy training and awareness initiatives.

The Associate Senior Counsel will also be expected to support the HR team on employee benefits issues, including counseling on privacy issues arising from benefits administration, negotiation of vendor agreements, and development and implementation of a governance framework.

Responsibilities

Privacy (80%)

· Counsel and support business teams across the organization (Sales, Marketing, Medical, Market Access, Corporate Advocacy, HR, IT, Data Governance, Government Affairs, R&D, etc.) in executing both high-priority strategic initiatives (e.g., data-driven platforms, AI, digital patient and HCP-facing projects, omnichannel activities, targeted advertising, etc.) and daily business activities in compliance with state, federal and global privacy laws.

· Draft, review, update and negotiate privacy-related agreements, consents, disclosures, and notices.

· Support development and implementation of privacy policies and guidelines, including AI governance, data use protocols and digital playbooks.

· Conduct privacy risk assessments (e.g., website cookie audits, state-required risk assessments for initiatives involving Personal Information) and develop, execute, and manage the creation and completion of mitigation and remediation plans.

· Lead or support internal investigations and assessments related to data privacy and security.

· Counsel on privacy-related issues arising from commercial and medical review committee submissions.

· Advise on cross-border data transfers (e.g., clinical data) and collaborate with global privacy counterparts to ensure compliance with international frameworks (e.g., GDPR, PIPEDA) and alignment on enterprise-wide privacy initiatives.

· Participate in and/or support internal governance committees (e.g., regional AI Committee) to provide legal input on privacy and data ethics.

· Manage consumer requests for personal data inquiries per applicable regulations (e.g., CCPA)

· Deliver privacy training and awareness programs across the organization (e.g., Privacy Day/Week).

· Monitor regulatory developments and assess their impact on business operations.

· Collaborate with Government Affairs colleagues to proactively address public policy matters involving privacy.

Benefits (20%)

· Counsel and support the HR team on HIPAA compliance and broader regulatory obligations (including ERISA, COBRA, and ACA) as they intersect with privacy and data handling in the administration of the Company’s benefits programs.

· Provide legal guidance on employee data privacy in the context of benefits administration (e.g., wellness programs, third-party platforms).

· Coordinate with HR and IT to ensure secure handling of PHI in benefits programs.

· Draft, review, update and negotiate benefit vendor agreements.

· Support development and implementation of governance framework for benefits programs.

Requirements

· J.D. from an accredited law school and admission to practice law in any U.S. jurisdiction (as evidenced by a Certificate of Good Standing).**

· 7+ years as a practicing, licensed attorney with high-level client contact and responsibility, with 4-6 of those years focused on privacy counseling (preferably in the pharmaceutical/biotech industry).

· Deep knowledge and experience advising on applicable state, federal and international privacy laws.

· Experience advising on privacy issues relating to digital health initiatives, online advertising and cookie compliance.

· Demonstrated ability to act independently with urgency, work in a fast-paced environment, juggle multiple high-priority items, manage client expectations, and timely deliver strategic advice.

· Demonstrated curiosity and adaptability, with a willingness to take on new and unfamiliar topics, learn quickly, and step outside of one’s comfort zone to deliver results.

· Strong problem-solving and analytical skills – demonstrates expert understanding and analysis of the issues and exercises creativity and initiative when offering solutions.

· Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships across teams; enjoys collaboration and thrives in a role that requires frequent live interaction and engagement with stakeholders.

· Team player who can work cross-functionally in a complex organizational structure and deepen their business acumen.

· Strong written and verbal communications skills – able to clearly communicate with client groups at all levels of the company in a way that makes privacy relatable and tailors the message to the audience, whether in daily counseling or in delivering presentations.

· Strong drafting and negotiation skills.

· Strong project management skills such as scheduling, planning, and prioritizing a variety of activities, initiatives, and projects from different individuals, groups, or departments.

· Individual will partner with and receive strategic guidance from manager, but must be comfortable managing priorities and taking ownership of end-to-end execution as a team of one.

· Proficient technology skills.

· Work in-person at the Company’s New Jersey office Tuesday through Thursday every week.

** If not licensed to practice law in New Jersey, selected candidate must obtain a limited law license pursuant to New Jersey Court Rule 1:27-2.

Skills:Business Acumen, Communication & Cross-functional Influence, Critical Thinking & Business Agility, Drafting and Negotiation, Industry/ Regulatory Knowledge, Legal & Reputational Risk Management, Legal Knowledge, Mentoring/ People Development, Stakeholder Management (Legal/ Compliance)

Eisai Salary Transparency Language:

The annual base salary range for the Associate Senior Counsel, Privacy is from :$189,100-$248,200

Under current guidelines, this position is eligible to participate in : Eisai Inc. Annual Incentive Plan & Eisai Inc. Long Term Incentive Plan.

Final pay determinations will depend on various factors including but not limited to experience level, education, knowledge, and skills.

Employees are eligible to participate in Company employee benefit programs. For additional information on Company employee benefits programs, visit https://careers.eisai.com/us/en/compensation-and-benefits.

Certain other benefits may be available for this position, please discuss any questions with your recruiter.

Eisai is an equal opportunity employer and as such, is committed in policy and in practice to recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status.  Similarly, considering the need for reasonable accommodations, Eisai prohibits discrimination against persons because of disability, including disabled veterans.

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