Director, AI & Cybersecurity Legal
Core
Strategic legal adviser on AI and cybersecurity governance, risk management, and regulatory compliance for a global pharmaceutical company.
Role type
Director, AI & Cybersecurity Legal (Senior IC)
Builds
AI governance frameworks, cybersecurity policies, and legal strategies enabling innovation while managing regulatory risk.
Domain
Life Sciences / Healthcare / Highly Regulated Industry
Deliverable
Dashboards & analysis (legal frameworks, risk assessments, policy documents)
Required skills
Strategic legal counsel, AI governance, cybersecurity risk management, regulatory compliance, contract negotiation, incident response, M&A due diligence, executive presence, technical fluency, multilingualism
Preferred skills
CIPP/E/US/CIPM, AIGP, or other AI certifications
Technologies
HIPAA, GDPR, NIS2, SEC disclosure rules, NIST frameworks, EU AI Act, FDA guidance
Responsibilities
Provide strategic counsel on AI system design, deployment, and procurement; advise on AI governance frameworks and responsible AI principles; support cybersecurity incident response and breach notification obligations; negotiate AI and cybersecurity-related contracts; counsel on data rights and third-party AI platform issues; represent the company with regulators and industry organizations; partner with IT and business teams on risk management.
Seniority
Director, strategic leadership & cross-functional influence
