Associate Director, Privacy Law Counsel

Company Description:

Insmed is a global biopharmaceutical company on a mission to transform the lives of patients living with serious and rare diseases. Our most valuable resource is our employees, and everything we do is motivated by a patients-first mentality. We are dedicated to growing our team with talented individuals from around the world who are willing to challenge the status quo, solve problems, and work collaboratively with a sense of urgency and compassion.

Guided by our core values of collaboration, accountability, passion, respect, and integrity, we aim to foster an inclusive, diverse, and flexible work environment, where our employees are recognized for leaning in and rolling up their sleeves. If you share our vision and want to work with the most dedicated people in the biopharma industry, come to Insmed to accelerate your career.

Recognitions:

 

	Consistently Ranked Science’s Top Employer Insmed is dedicated to creating a collaborative environment where our team can thrive. Every day, our employees turn their passion for science and research into innovative solutions for patients. That’s why we’ve been named the No. 1 company to work for in the biopharma industry in Science’s Top Employers survey for four years in a row.

 

A Certified Great Place to Work® We believe our company is truly special, and our employees agree. In July 2024, we became Great Place to Work-certified in the U.S. for the fourth year in a row. We are also honored to have been listed on the Best Workplaces in Biopharma™, Best Workplaces in New York™, PEOPLE® Companies That Care, Best Workplaces for Women™, Best Workplaces for Millennials™, and Best Medium Workplaces™ lists.

 

Overview: The Privacy Counsel will play a pivotal role in ensuring Insmed's compliance with data privacy laws and regulations across the US. This position requires a strategic problem solver with a legal background in data privacy who can lead initiatives, provide expert guidance, and collaborate with team members to manage privacy risks effectively. Responsibilities: Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a U.S. data privacy subject matter expert providing practical, business-focused guidance on data privacy, data protection, and AI-related matters (e.g., CCPA; HIPAA; CAIA).
• Collaborate with IT, Compliance, and other global cross-functional partners with privacy, data, and record management and retention responsibilities to help set strategy and lead privacy related matters.
• Support and advise legal team members on privacy, data protection, and AI-related issues in vendor engagements, including drafting, reviewing, and negotiating Data Processing Agreements (DPAs) with vendors.
• Stay up to date with privacy, data protection, and AI laws, regulations, and commercial developments to proactively advise business teams on the impact and develop forward-thinking advice on approaches to compliance.
• Draft and update privacy and data protection policies, guidelines, forms, and training tools to assist the organization in achieving its strategic objectives while complying with privacy regulations.
• Work cross-functionally to complete Data Privacy Impact Assessments (DPIAs), data flow maps, processes, procedures, and privacy by design implementations.
• Handle and process all third-party data requests, including Data Subject Access Requests (DSARs), from contractors, vendors, impacted individuals, and other external parties.
• Provide advice and guidance in the event of a data breach.

Skills & Abilities:

• Demonstrated collaborative approach with cross-functional partners.
• Ability to exercise outstanding judgment regarding the analysis, interpretation, and application of regulations, guidelines, and requirements, development of policies and procedures, and selection of appropriate courses of action.
• Must have excellent communication skills (verbal and written).
• Ability to identify problems and work to implement solutions.
• Highly organized with a strong attention to detail, transparency, accuracy, and conciseness.
• Ability to interact successfully in a dynamic and culturally diverse workplace.
• Ability to work in a hybrid environment

Qualifications

• JD Degree from an accredited Law School
• Member in good standing of the Bar of a state, a territory of the United States, or the District of Columbia and ability to obtain a New Jersey limited in-house counsel license
• 3+ years of experience supporting clients on data privacy laws. This can include a combination of corporate and/or law firm positions.
• Knowledge of privacy requirements in Europe and Japan is a nice to have.
• At least one core IAPP CIPP, CIPM, or CIPT certification a plus.
• Experience supporting clients within the healthcare, life sciences or similar industry focused on data privacy preferred.
• Agility and willingness to broaden areas of expertise to include employment law is helpful.

#LI-JT1#LI-Remote Salary Range: 184000-220200 Compensation & Benefits:

We’re committed to investing in every team member’s total well-being, now and in the future. We offer a competitive total-rewards package to all employees around the world, including:

• Flexible approach to where and how we work, regionally based
• Competitive compensation package including bonus 
• Stock options and RSU awards
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Flexible Vacation Policy
• Generous paid holiday schedule and winter break 

ADDITIONAL U.S. BENEFITS:

• 401(k) plan with company match
• Medical, dental, and vision plans
• Company-provided Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) insurance
• Company-provided short and long-term disability benefits
• Unique offerings of pet, legal, and supplemental life insurance
• Flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care
• Accident and Hospital Indemnity insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Mental Health on-line digital resource
• Well-being reimbursement
• Paid leave benefits for new parents
• Paid time off to volunteer
• On-site, no-cost fitness center at our U.S. headquarters

Additional Information:

Insmed Incorporated is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

 

Unsolicited resumes from agencies should not be forwarded to Insmed. Insmed will not be responsible for any fees arising from the use of resumes through this source. Insmed will only pay a fee to agencies if a formal agreement between Insmed and the agency has been established. The Human Resources department is responsible for all recruitment activities; please contact us directly to be considered for a formal agreement.

 

Insmed is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact us by email at TotalRewards@insmed.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.

 

Applications are accepted for 5 calendar days from the date posted or until the position is filled.