Eisai US
Eisai is a growing pharmaceutical company focused on satisfying unmet medical needs, with a mission to increase the benefits of healthcare for patients, families, and caregivers. Eisai is expanding in neurology and oncology with a strong emphasis on research and development.
The Associate Senior Counsel, Privacy, is a strategic, business-minded attorney responsible for leading Eisai’s privacy initiatives across the U.S. and Canada and partnering with cross-functional teams to design and implement practical privacy solutions that enable innovation while protecting data and mitigating risk. The role requires deep privacy law expertise, strong communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to provide timely, practical guidance while driving rapid results. The ideal candidate is proactive, collaborative, adaptable, capable of balancing legal risk with business needs, and able to embed privacy into Eisai’s business strategies. In expanding and managing Eisai’s U.S. Privacy Program, responsibilities include practical and timely counseling on privacy issues involving personal data (e.g., PII, PHI, consumer health information), partnering with business groups to identify and execute privacy solutions for priority initiatives and daily business activities, developing and updating privacy policies and procedures, conducting privacy risk assessments and related investigations, implementing mitigation/remediation plans, supporting information governance, advising on AI governance, and conducting company-wide privacy training and awareness initiatives. The Associate Senior Counsel will also support the HR team on employee benefits issues, including counseling on privacy issues arising from benefits administration, negotiation of vendor agreements, and development and implementation of a governance framework. Responsibilities
Privacy (80%)
Counsel and support business teams across the organization (Sales, Marketing, Medical, Market Access, Corporate Advocacy, HR, IT, Data Governance, Government Affairs, R&D, etc.) in executing high-priority strategic initiatives (e.g., data-driven platforms, AI, digital patient and HCP-facing projects, omnichannel activities, targeted advertising) and daily business activities in compliance with state, federal and global privacy laws.
Draft, review, update and negotiate privacy-related agreements, consents, disclosures, and notices.
Support development and implementation of privacy policies and guidelines, including AI governance, data use protocols and digital playbooks.
Conduct privacy risk assessments (e.g., website cookie audits, state-required risk assessments for initiatives involving Personal Information) and develop, execute, and manage mitigation/remediation plans.
Lead or support internal investigations and assessments related to data privacy and security.
Counsel on privacy-related issues arising from commercial and medical review committee submissions.
Advise on cross-border data transfers and collaborate with global privacy counterparts to ensure compliance with international frameworks (e.g., GDPR, PIPEDA) and alignment on enterprise-wide privacy initiatives.
Participate in and/or support internal governance committees to provide legal input on privacy and data ethics.
Manage consumer requests for personal data inquiries per applicable regulations (e.g., CCPA).
Deliver privacy training and awareness programs across the organization (e.g., Privacy Day/Week).
Monitor regulatory developments and assess their impact on business operations.
Collaborate with Government Affairs colleagues to address public policy matters involving privacy.
Benefits (20%)
Counsel and support the HR team on HIPAA compliance and broader regulatory obligations (including ERISA, COBRA, and ACA) as they intersect with privacy and data handling in the administration of the company’s benefits programs.
Provide legal guidance on employee data privacy in the context of benefits administration (e.g., wellness programs, third-party platforms).
Coordinate with HR and IT to ensure secure handling of PHI in benefits programs.
Draft, review, update and negotiate benefit vendor agreements.
Support development and implementation of governance framework for benefits programs.
Requirements J.D. from an accredited law school and admission to practice law in any U.S. jurisdiction (as evidenced by a Certificate of Good Standing).
7+ years as a practicing, licensed attorney with high-level client contact and responsibility, with 4-6 of those years focused on privacy counseling (preferably in the pharmaceutical/biotech industry).
Deep knowledge and experience advising on applicable state, federal and international privacy laws.
Experience advising on privacy issues relating to digital health initiatives, online advertising and cookie compliance.
Ability to act independently with urgency, work in a fast-paced environment, juggle multiple high-priority items, manage client expectations, and timely deliver strategic advice.
Curiosity and adaptability, with willingness to take on new topics, learn quickly, and deliver results.
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills; ability to analyze issues and offer solutions creatively.
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships across teams and collaborate with stakeholders.
Team player who can work cross-functionally in a complex organizational structure and deepen business acumen.
Strong written and verbal communications skills; ability to clearly communicate with client groups at all levels of the company.
Strong drafting and negotiation skills.
Strong project management skills and ability to prioritize multiple activities across departments.
Ability to work as a team of one while aligning with a manager for strategic guidance.
Proficient technology skills.
Work in-person at the Company’s New Jersey office Tuesday through Thursday every week.
If not licensed to practice law in New Jersey, the selected candidate must obtain a limited law license pursuant to New Jersey Court Rule 1:27-2.
Skills: Business Acumen, Communication & Cross-functional Influence, Critical Thinking & Business Agility, Drafting and Negotiation, Industry/ Regulatory Knowledge, Legal & Reputational Risk Management, Legal Knowledge, Mentoring/ People Development, Stakeholder Management (Legal/ Compliance) Eisai Salary Transparency Language: The annual base salary range for the Associate Senior Counsel, Privacy is from $189,100-$248,200. Under current guidelines, this position is eligible to participate in Eisai Inc. Annual Incentive Plan & Eisai Inc. Long Term Incentive Plan. Final pay determinations will depend on various factors including but not limited to experience level, education, knowledge, and skills. Employees are eligible to participate in company employee benefit programs. For additional information on company employee benefits programs, visit https://careers.eisai.com/us/en/compensation-and-benefits. Certain other benefits may be available for this position; discuss questions with your recruiter. Eisai is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to recruit, hire, train, and promote without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status. Eisai prohibits discrimination against persons with disabilities, including disabled veterans. Eisai Inc. participates in E-Verify to verify employment eligibility in the United States. For more information, visit the E-Verify links provided by the company.
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The Associate Senior Counsel, Privacy, is a strategic, business-minded attorney responsible for leading Eisai’s privacy initiatives across the U.S. and Canada and partnering with cross-functional teams to design and implement practical privacy solutions that enable innovation while protecting data and mitigating risk. The role requires deep privacy law expertise, strong communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to provide timely, practical guidance while driving rapid results. The ideal candidate is proactive, collaborative, adaptable, capable of balancing legal risk with business needs, and able to embed privacy into Eisai’s business strategies. In expanding and managing Eisai’s U.S. Privacy Program, responsibilities include practical and timely counseling on privacy issues involving personal data (e.g., PII, PHI, consumer health information), partnering with business groups to identify and execute privacy solutions for priority initiatives and daily business activities, developing and updating privacy policies and procedures, conducting privacy risk assessments and related investigations, implementing mitigation/remediation plans, supporting information governance, advising on AI governance, and conducting company-wide privacy training and awareness initiatives. The Associate Senior Counsel will also support the HR team on employee benefits issues, including counseling on privacy issues arising from benefits administration, negotiation of vendor agreements, and development and implementation of a governance framework. Responsibilities
Privacy (80%)
Counsel and support business teams across the organization (Sales, Marketing, Medical, Market Access, Corporate Advocacy, HR, IT, Data Governance, Government Affairs, R&D, etc.) in executing high-priority strategic initiatives (e.g., data-driven platforms, AI, digital patient and HCP-facing projects, omnichannel activities, targeted advertising) and daily business activities in compliance with state, federal and global privacy laws.
Draft, review, update and negotiate privacy-related agreements, consents, disclosures, and notices.
Support development and implementation of privacy policies and guidelines, including AI governance, data use protocols and digital playbooks.
Conduct privacy risk assessments (e.g., website cookie audits, state-required risk assessments for initiatives involving Personal Information) and develop, execute, and manage mitigation/remediation plans.
Lead or support internal investigations and assessments related to data privacy and security.
Counsel on privacy-related issues arising from commercial and medical review committee submissions.
Advise on cross-border data transfers and collaborate with global privacy counterparts to ensure compliance with international frameworks (e.g., GDPR, PIPEDA) and alignment on enterprise-wide privacy initiatives.
Participate in and/or support internal governance committees to provide legal input on privacy and data ethics.
Manage consumer requests for personal data inquiries per applicable regulations (e.g., CCPA).
Deliver privacy training and awareness programs across the organization (e.g., Privacy Day/Week).
Monitor regulatory developments and assess their impact on business operations.
Collaborate with Government Affairs colleagues to address public policy matters involving privacy.
Benefits (20%)
Counsel and support the HR team on HIPAA compliance and broader regulatory obligations (including ERISA, COBRA, and ACA) as they intersect with privacy and data handling in the administration of the company’s benefits programs.
Provide legal guidance on employee data privacy in the context of benefits administration (e.g., wellness programs, third-party platforms).
Coordinate with HR and IT to ensure secure handling of PHI in benefits programs.
Draft, review, update and negotiate benefit vendor agreements.
Support development and implementation of governance framework for benefits programs.
Requirements J.D. from an accredited law school and admission to practice law in any U.S. jurisdiction (as evidenced by a Certificate of Good Standing).
7+ years as a practicing, licensed attorney with high-level client contact and responsibility, with 4-6 of those years focused on privacy counseling (preferably in the pharmaceutical/biotech industry).
Deep knowledge and experience advising on applicable state, federal and international privacy laws.
Experience advising on privacy issues relating to digital health initiatives, online advertising and cookie compliance.
Ability to act independently with urgency, work in a fast-paced environment, juggle multiple high-priority items, manage client expectations, and timely deliver strategic advice.
Curiosity and adaptability, with willingness to take on new topics, learn quickly, and deliver results.
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills; ability to analyze issues and offer solutions creatively.
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships across teams and collaborate with stakeholders.
Team player who can work cross-functionally in a complex organizational structure and deepen business acumen.
Strong written and verbal communications skills; ability to clearly communicate with client groups at all levels of the company.
Strong drafting and negotiation skills.
Strong project management skills and ability to prioritize multiple activities across departments.
Ability to work as a team of one while aligning with a manager for strategic guidance.
Proficient technology skills.
Work in-person at the Company’s New Jersey office Tuesday through Thursday every week.
If not licensed to practice law in New Jersey, the selected candidate must obtain a limited law license pursuant to New Jersey Court Rule 1:27-2.
Skills: Business Acumen, Communication & Cross-functional Influence, Critical Thinking & Business Agility, Drafting and Negotiation, Industry/ Regulatory Knowledge, Legal & Reputational Risk Management, Legal Knowledge, Mentoring/ People Development, Stakeholder Management (Legal/ Compliance) Eisai Salary Transparency Language: The annual base salary range for the Associate Senior Counsel, Privacy is from $189,100-$248,200. Under current guidelines, this position is eligible to participate in Eisai Inc. Annual Incentive Plan & Eisai Inc. Long Term Incentive Plan. Final pay determinations will depend on various factors including but not limited to experience level, education, knowledge, and skills. Employees are eligible to participate in company employee benefit programs. For additional information on company employee benefits programs, visit https://careers.eisai.com/us/en/compensation-and-benefits. Certain other benefits may be available for this position; discuss questions with your recruiter. Eisai is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to recruit, hire, train, and promote without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status. Eisai prohibits discrimination against persons with disabilities, including disabled veterans. Eisai Inc. participates in E-Verify to verify employment eligibility in the United States. For more information, visit the E-Verify links provided by the company.
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