Sr. Corporate Counsel & Chief Privacy Officer

Job Summary

The Senior Corporate Counsel and Chief Privacy Officer is responsible for managing the privacy, data management, and security program at Terumo Americas Holding, Inc. and certain of its subsidiaries and affiliates, including without limitation Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies, Inc. (collectively “Terumo”), including ensuring compliance with privacy laws and regulations, developing and implementing privacy policies and procedures, conducting training, and reviewing contracts from a privacy perspective.  Provides Terumo management and various business functions with effective Legal support and advice on company strategies regarding privacy, data management and security and their implementation while ensuring adherence to state, federal, and international laws and regulations.  Will be responsible for protecting Terumo against legal and compliance risks related to privacy and data management.  Additionally, the Senior Corporate Counsel and Chief Privacy Officer will work with the Associate General Counsel to develop long and short-term plans pertaining to privacy legal matters to best manage Terumo’s legal activities and minimize the risk to the business.

Job Details/Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, update and oversee Terumo’s privacy, data management, and security programs in line with global and US privacy laws and regulations.
• Develop, draft, update, implement, maintain and enforce internal and external privacy policies and procedures, data protection agreements, and other legal documentation to reflect evolving legal requirements and industry best practices. Draft, review, negotiate, and manage privacy related legal documents, including privacy notices, data processing agreements, data transfer agreements, business associate agreements, etc. 
• Analyze products and initiatives for privacy risks, conduct privacy impact assessments to identify and mitigate potential privacy issues.
• Develop, deliver, and lead privacy training programs on privacy matters, including data protection.
• Providing legal advice and guidance on data privacy, security, and compliance, including interpreting and applying regulations such as HIPAA/HITECH, GDPR, China’s PIPL, and US Federal and State laws.
• Identify potential legal risk and develop strategies to mitigate risk on privacy matters, in conjunction with our global team members and global policies.
• Work closely with business leaders to ensure that all transactions and privacy concerns comply with relevant laws and regulations, including securities law, antitrust law, and industry-specific regulations.
• Stay current on and analyze changes in privacy laws and regulations and communicate their impact on the organization.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Finance, Tax, Operations, R&D, HR, IT, Compliance, and Business Development to address legal issues, support business initiatives, and ensure seamless execution of transactions.
• Collaborate with global team members on privacy matters.
• Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders, providing clear and concise legal advice and updates on compliance and transaction matters.
• Identifies, researches and provides advice on complex privacy issues and develops resolutions to those issues.  
• Assists on strategic transactions and other mission critical initiatives. 
• Assists in the preparation and maintenance of corporate records for various Terumo entities worldwide. 
• Oversee the selection, management and evaluation of all outside counsel. 
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned
• Follow all established Environmental Health & Safety and Quality System policies, programs, rules and practices, including but not limited to product and patient safety, the health and safety of all associates as well as the environment and community at large.
   

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA)

• Demonstrate understanding of market challenges, organizational scale requirements, and the legal processes needed to support a rapidly growing company. 
• Strong communication skills, including written communications, presentations, rapport building, negotiating and influencing skills. 
• Excellent team leadership and collaboration skills with internal clients, external collaborators or partners, and other stakeholders. 
• Adept at the leadership and management of change with the ability to diagnose and solve problems, articulate a plan, and implement solutions. 
• Basic understanding of FDA Regulations, the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, and knowledge of U.S. health care compliance and global anti-corruption and anti-bribery laws and regulations (e.g., FCPA, Stark and Anti-Kickback). 
• Extensive knowledge and experience in global privacy, data management and protection, and cybersecurity laws and regulations, including but not limited to HIPAA/HITECH, GDPR, China’s PIPL, and US Federal and State laws.   
• Broad knowledge of relevant laws and regulations, analytical ability, business savvy, and a balance of legal, compliance and operational experience. This team player must relate well to all levels of employees and external stakeholders.
• Knowledge of Word Processing, Spreadsheet, Database, and Internet software.

Qualifications/ Background Experiences

• Requires Juris Doctor from an accredited law school. Member of the bar in good standing; admission to New Jersey state bar preferred. Minimum 8 years of legal experience in a relevant law firm or corporate setting.
• Medical device, pharmaceutical, life science, or other healthcare related experience preferred.
• Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP) or similar certification is a plus.
• In-depth knowledge of global privacy laws and regulations and other relevant frameworks.
• Experience managing and dealing effectively with a broad range of legal matters across the spectrum of commercial contracting, compliance programs, mergers and acquisitions, and any and all laws and statutes related to the healthcare industry is a plus.
• Experience dealing with international organizations and the broad issues encountered while dealing with differences of opinion and approach to international business issues.