Associate Director Digital, Data

Legal Area International Legal & Compliance The Associate Director, International Legal & Compliance (Digital, Data and AI) is a member of the International Legal & Compliance team, providing strategic legal and compliance counsel in support of the company's ex‑US digital, data, and AI strategy and initiatives. The role partners closely with other members of the International Legal & Compliance organization, as well as with business, technology, and other support functions across the international markets to enable responsible innovation while managing legal, compliance and regulatory risks. The position reports to the Director, Digital, Data & AI, International Legal & Compliance.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities
Include, But Are Not Limited To Serve as an embedded legal and compliance partner to business and technology stakeholders on ex‑US digital health, AI, data analytics, and technology‑enabled initiatives, providing practical, risk‑based guidance across the full solution lifecycle – from design and development through deployment and scale – while safeguarding regulatory compliance, data protection and patient and HCP interests. Assess and document legal and compliance risks relating to AI and data use, including privacy, intellectual property, bias, transparency, safety, accountability, and third‑party risk. Monitor and track emerging AI, digital, privacy, cybersecurity, and data governance regulations and requirements and translate them into pragmatic guidance, policies, and training. Review and negotiate technology, AI, data, cloud, Saa S, API, licensing, and digital partnership agreements, including provisions on data use, model training, indemnities, audit rights, and third‑party obligations. Collaborate with regional and market legal & compliance teams, IT/digital functions, Global Privacy Office, US counterparts, outside counsel, and external partners to ensure global alignment and consistency in approach. Manage a portfolio of legal matters and projects related to digital, data, and AI across multiple international markets, prioritising based on risk, commercial impact and regulatory deadlines. Design and deliver compliance training programmes on digital, data and AI topics for business and functional stakeholders across international markets, ensuring awareness of applicable legal and regulatory requirements. Support the adoption of AI tools and legal technology within International Legal & Compliance by identifying practical use cases, supporting implementation, and promoting efficient legal service delivery. Qualifications Law degree (common law or civil law jurisdiction) with a current license to practise or equivalent professional certification; Advanced degree (LL. M. or equivalent) in a relevant discipline such as technology law, data protection, health law, or intellectual property is preferred, but not required. Minimum of 5 years of post‑qualification legal experience gained either in a legal department or at a law firm, preferably working in a pharmaceutical, life sciences, healthcare, or other highly regulated environment. Working knowledge of the AI, data protection, privacy, cybersecurity, and digital regulatory landscape applicable to international markets — including EU frameworks (e.g. EU AI Act, GDPR, NIS2 Directive, EU Data Act) and key international regimes — together with an awareness of emerging global AI governance initiatives and international data