Counsel, Privacy & AI

Responsibilities:

We seek a Counsel, Privacy & AI for our industry-leading privacy program. This role will report to Medidata's Associate General Counsel - Privacy & AI, and will work closely with our highly collaborative, cross-functional teams.

• Commercial Support: Partner with Medidata's commercial team on matters relating to data privacy during contract negotiations with Medidata's customers and partners.
• Product Counseling: Advise Medidata's R&D and Product teams on privacy-by-design best practices, including providing actionable advice on data privacy, data use, and data security requirements.
• Privacy & AI Governance Program Support: Provide counsel and support to Medidata's Privacy & AI Governance Program, including policy reviews, policy updates, assessment management, and audit support.
• Cross-Functional Support: Coordinate with cross-functional partners such as our information security and global compliance teams on privacy related issue management.
• Awareness: Maintain awareness of global privacy laws and regulations, and proactively advise Medidata's business teams on the impact of developments in the law.
• Regulatory Affairs: Engage and support Medidata's leadership in privacy-focused industry groups.

Qualifications:

• Agility and willingness to broaden areas of expertise
• Excellent written and oral communication skills; technical and operational competence
• Ability to collaborate with multiple teams simultaneously, and to communicate actionable advice to technologists and other non-privacy practitioners about complex privacy regimes
• Experience in review and negotiation of data processing exhibits, standard contractual clauses, and other data agreements.
• J.D. and 2+ years of experience advising clients on global data privacy laws;
• At least one core IAPP CIPP, CIPM, or CIPT certification, or a willingness to obtain such certification within 3 months of start;
• Fluency in the the EU's GDPR and adopt implement requirements from other emerging data privacy laws as may be required;
• Experience advising clients within the healthcare, life sciences or equivalent industry focused on data privacy and regulatory compliance is a plus;
• Experience advising clients on HIPAA Privacy and Security Rule compliance is a plus;
• Understanding of SaaS and/or experience working alongside product and technical teams is a plus; and
• Member in good standing of the New York State Bar or registered as in-house counsel pursuant to Part 522 of the New York State Court of Appeals

The compensation range for this position is: $185k - $210K.

Base pay is one part of the Total Rewards that Medidata provides to compensate and recognize employees for their work. Most sales positions are eligible for a commission on the terms of applicable plan documents, and many of Medidata's non-sales positions are eligible for annual bonuses. Medidata believes that benefits should connect you to the support you need when it matters most and provides best-in-class benefits, including medical, dental, life and disability insurance; 401(k) matching; flexible paid time off; and 10 paid holidays per year.

Equal Employment Opportunity: 

In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at Medidata are based on merit, qualifications and abilities. Medidata is committed to a policy of non-discrimination and equal opportunity for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or medical or common conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, familial status, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, military service, application for military service, genetic information, receipt of free medical care, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law. Medidata will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities, in accordance with applicable law.

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.

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