Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc

Director, Data Governance and Contract Compliance, Regeneron Genetics Center (RGC)

Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc • $183K — $305K *
Tarrytown, NY 10591Hybrid
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
8 - 10 years of experience
2 months ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • PhD in Genetics, Genomics, Bioethics, Life Sciences, or related field; or relevant degree with data governance experience.
  • 10+ years in data governance, compliance, or regulatory affairs; 5+ years in genetic or health data sectors.
  • CIPP/E or CIPP/US certifications preferred.
  • Strong grasp of GDPR, HIPAA, CCPA/CPRA, and privacy regulations.
  • Understanding of NIH Genomic Data Sharing Policy and GA4GH standards.

Responsibilities

  • Lead compliance across 150 global data licensing collaborations involving genetic data.
  • Partner with counsel on compliance with international privacy regulations and genomic governance.
  • Develop and implement data governance policies and consent frameworks specific to health data.
  • Evaluate and integrate privacy-preserving technologies with the IT Security team.
  • Monitor global regulatory changes and advise leadership on compliance risks.
  • Lead and mentor a team of data governance professionals, fostering a culture of accountability.
  • Collaborate with Legal and IT Security to integrate privacy-by-design into workflows.

Benefits

  • Professional development opportunities and continuous learning.
  • Collaborative cross-functional work with diverse teams.
  • Mentorship and leadership in a key compliance role.
  • Engagement with cutting-edge technologies for data stewardship.
  • Impactful work in global data governance and compliance.
Full Job Description
The Director, Data Governance and Contract Compliance lead and ensures compliance across a large portfolio of global data licensing collaborations involving genetic and associated health data. You will serve as RGC's internal resource on data privacy, genomic data governance, and cross-border data transfer; partnering with RGC counsel, research and technology teams, and the Privacy Office, to uphold the highest standards of data stewardship. You will develop and implement operational policies, procedures, and risk mitigation strategies that enable scientific collaboration, while safeguarding individual data rights worldwide.

In this role, a typical day might include the following:
  • Lead compliance across approximately 150 global data licensing collaborations related to genetic and associated health data, including ongoing monitoring, risk assessment, and remediation.
  • Partner with counsel to interpret and ensure compliance with international privacy regulations (GDPR, HIPAA, CCPA/CPRA), and genomic data governance frameworks (NIH Genomic Data Sharing Policy, GA4GH), in data collaboration agreements and research operations.
  • Drive the development and operationalization of RGC data governance policies, procedures, consent frameworks, and data use agreements specific to genetic and health data.
  • Lead all aspects of data security stewardship practices, evaluating and integrating emerging privacy-preserving technologies with the IT Security team.
  • Monitor the evolving global regulatory landscape for genetic data governance, advising leadership on compliance risks and policy adaptations.
  • Lead, mentor, and develop a team of data governance and compliance professionals; championing a culture of accountability, transparency, inclusion, and continuous learning.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with Legal, IT Security, Research, and Business Development to embed privacy-by-design into data collaboration workflows and initiatives.


This job might be for you if you have:
  • Experience with GDPR, HIPAA, CCPA/CPRA, and other applicable privacy regulations.
  • Solid understanding of genomic data governance frameworks, including the NIH Genomic Data Sharing Policy and GA4GH standards.
  • Clear written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to relay complex regulatory requirements to scientific and executive audiences.
  • Validated experience building and leading high-performing compliance teams.
  • IRB experience. Familiarity with federated learning, and secure multi-party computation technologies is preferred.


In order to be considered for this role, you must have:
  • A PhD in Genetics, Genomics, Bioethics, Life Sciences, or a related field; or a relevant degree with experience in data governance and compliance.
  • An equivalent combination of advanced education and 10+ years of experience in data governance, compliance, or regulatory affairs; with at least 5 years focused on genetic or health data in research, biopharmaceutical, or biotech settings.
  • CIPP/E or CIPP/US certifications are strongly preferred.


Salary Range (annually)

$183,100.00 - $305,200.00

About Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc

Regeneron Pharmaceuticals is a biopharmaceutical company that discovers, develops, and commercializes pharmaceutical products for the treatment of serious medical conditions. The Company has therapeutic candidates in clinical trials for the potential treatment of cancer, eye diseases, and inflammatory diseases, and has preclinical programs in other diseases and disorders. The company’s product portfolio includes EYLEA, an aflibercept injection; ARCALYST, a rilonacept Injection for subcutaneous use; ZALTRAP for metastatic colorectal cancer; trap fusion proteins; and fully human monoclonal antibodies. On March 26, 2012, it was announced that Sanofi and Regeneron are in development with a new cholesterol drug which will help reduce cholesterol up to 72%. Regeneron Pharmaceuticals was founded in 1988 and is currently headquartered in New York, USA.

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Learn more about Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc
Size
10,368 employees
Market Cap
$78.1 billion
Industry
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
Net Income
$3.5 billion
Founded
1988
5 Year Trend
+27%
Revenue
$8.4 billion
NASDAQ
REGN
* Ladders Estimates

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