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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 Roche Diagnostics North America Digital & Privacy team contribute their talents with a strong focus on collaboration and teamwork to support Roche Diagnostic Customer Areas North America affiliates and Group colleagues on privacy and digital legal matters.

As Senior Counsel US Digital you would join our Roche 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 Roche 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 Roches 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 Roches 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 Roches 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 $173100 - $321500.

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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.

The expected salary range for this position based on the primary location of Pleasanton California is $187700 - $348700.

Actual pay will be determined based on experience qualifications geographic location and other job-related factors permitted by law. A discretionary annual bonus may be available based on individual and Company performance. This position also qualifies for the benefits detailed at the link provided below.

Benefits

Relocation benefits are not available for this job posting.

Who we are

A healthier future drives us to innovate. Together more than 100000 employees across the globe are dedicated to advance science ensuring everyone has access to healthcare today and for generations to come. Our efforts result in more than 26 million people treated with our medicines and over 30 billion tests conducted using our Diagnostics products. We empower each other to explore new possibilities foster creativity and keep our ambitions high so we can deliver life-changing healthcare solutions that make a global impact.

Lets build a healthier future together.

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