Patient Privacy Officer & Counsel (AI)

Location: Morristown, NJ / Cambridge, MA; US and Puerto Rico residents only

Salary: $161,250.00–$232,916.66 annually

Company

hirify.global is an R&D-driven, AI-powered biopharmaceutical company developing medicines and vaccines to improve patients’ lives.

What you will do

• Lead patient data privacy strategy and maintain a privacy culture across the patient data life cycle.
• Partner with R&D and Medical departments on end-to-end privacy activities, including privacy-by-design and risk monitoring.
• Lead transversal patient data initiatives based on patient perspectives, ethical standards, regulatory requirements, and cross-functional alignment.
• Work with local Privacy Officers and Legal teams to ensure global patient initiatives comply with local practices and regulations.
• Co-author internal position papers and represent hirify.global in advocacy with trade associations, patient groups, and data protection regulators.
• Oversee patient rights requests and close action plans from regulatory inspections and internal audits.

Requirements

• Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school or equivalent advanced law degree, with a valid US license to practice law.
• At least 7 years of professional experience, including significant data privacy experience.
• In-depth knowledge of US state and federal privacy laws and regulations, including the California Consumer Privacy Act and HIPAA.
• Familiarity with AI regulations and ethical frameworks.
• Experience with the R&D journey of a new drug from candidate definition through product registration and safety in a regulated Good Clinical Practice environment.
• Experience applying privacy principles and regulations in R&D; patient program experience is beneficial.
• Proven crisis leadership, accountability, stakeholder alignment, and coordinated action toward resolution.
• Strong communication, stakeholder management, executive presence, and solution-oriented decision-making skills.
• Advanced advocacy skills with regulators and industry peers, plus the ability to assess regulatory, societal, and technological changes affecting patient privacy risks.

Nice to have

• CIPP/US, CIPP/E, CIPM, or an equivalent privacy certification.
• Additional experience in patient programs.

Culture & Benefits

• Supportive, future-focused environment with opportunities for career growth through promotion or lateral moves.
• Health and wellbeing benefits, including healthcare, prevention, and wellness programs.
• At least 14 weeks of gender-neutral parental leave.
• Employee benefits programs and rewards based on contribution and experience.
• Equal opportunity employment in a culturally inclusive workforce.