Legal Support/Paralegal

At Bristol Myers Squibb, we are inspired by a single vision – transforming patients’ lives through science. In oncology, hematology, immunology and cardiovascular disease – and one of the most diverse and promising pipelines in the industry – each of our passionate colleagues contribute to innovations that drive meaningful change. We bring a human touch to every treatment we pioneer. Join us and make a difference. Bristol Myers Squibb is a leading global biopharma company focused on discovering, developing and delivering innovative medicines for patients with serious diseases in areas including oncology, haematology, immunology, cardiovascular and neuroscience. Our employees work every day to transform patients’ lives through science. Bristol Myers Squibb has been in operation in Ireland since 1964, employing over 650 people across a range of activities and business units. Many of the global business services, including the European Treasury Centre, Market Supply Operations and Commercial Operations have a presence in Ireland. Ireland is also home to External manufacturing’s global headquarters, the business unit responsible for the management of manufacturing contract operations (CMO’s) and ensuring reliable supply of product to patients across the Bristol Myers Squibb global network. Located in Dublin, Cruiserath Biologics Campus, a one billion Multi-Product Cell Culture Biologics Manufacturing facility plays a central role in the Global Product Development and Supply (GPS) network as the company’s first European biologics manufacturing facility. This state of the art facility will produce multiple therapies for the company’s growing biologics portfolio. Global Biologics Laboratory (GBL) responsible for the release testing of Biologics Drug product for the network, is also based on the Cruiserath Biologics Campus. For more information about Bristol Myers Squibb, visit us at BMS.com/ie The Role This position, within the Patient, and Data and Privacy Law (PDP Law) group of Bristol-Myers Squibb (BMS), a biopharmaceutical company. The position requires familiarity working in a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing paralegal support to the Data Privacy team which consists of privacy attorneys and the BMS European Data Protection Officer and act as a liaison with internal clients and stakeholders. Key Duties and Responsibilities: Provide support to the Privacy Legal team in the execution of its goals and objectives. Using the department’s knowledge management tools, track new privacy laws and regulations globally (including US State Laws), develop standardized law profiles and comparative tables, assist in privacy notice and privacy policies gap analysis with new laws, develop FAQs and act as liaison with the Data Risk Office to support implementation of new program controls. Support Training & Awareness efforts and campaigns, including but not limited to: managing and coordinating publication of a monthly privacy newsletter including generating content, editing, and managing newsletter templates, indexes, and quizzes; in coordination with the privacy attorneys, identifying privacy topics and developing materials to be part of training and awareness campaigns including core templates, engagement playbook, privacy guidance; and supporting the development of data privacy social media training and awareness activities through different channels, including the intranet. Support the European Data Protection Officer in the maintenance of the Binding Company Rules, including, routing for signatures, generation of schedules and gathering of enterprise wide metrics to demonstrate compliance). Support the Data Risk Office in the triage and review of data privacy impact assessments and other documentation and determine sufficiency of privacy mitigation processes and controls related to product development, launch and execution in alignment with the BMS decision-making model. Support the effort to build efficiencies in Global Data Privacy’s workload through coordination of strategic projects and initiatives including maintaining identifying risks and managing deadlines, creating and tracking task lists, updating step plans, and undertaking other related project management activities. Improve structure and management of the department’s SharePoint. Help coordinate important meetings (agenda, logistics, invites, and reminders). Qualifications, Knowledge and Skills Required: Candidate should have a minimum of (i) 8 years’ work experience or (ii) a Paralegal or Privacy Certificate and 6 years of legal and technology experience, preferably at a pharmaceutical company, biotech company, medical research institution, or consulting company. Candidate should have knowledge of US privacy laws (e.g. HIPAA/HITECH, CCPA and GDPR. Candidate should have experience working with technology department to support and provide advice with respect to the implementation of PrivacybyDesign. Candidate should have experience providing advice related to data sharing arrangements and working knowledge of requirements and standards related to anonymization, pseudonymization and de-identification in commercial and clinical settings. CIPP/CIPM/CIPT certification (or equivalent) is preferred. Candidate should have excellent interpersonal skills, excellent oral and written communication skills, qualities as a self-starter, and the ability to work well both independently and as part of a team. Candidate must demonstrate high integrity, ability to assess risk, ability to think strategically and creatively, and ability to collaborate with legal and business colleagues. Successful candidate must have excellent judgment and the ability to identify and resolve complex issues, involving others that may possess the needed expertise to address issues as required Candidate must show commitment to Bristol Myers Squibb’s mission and values. What’s important to us Employees are expected to display the BMS Values, which move us toward our mission to discover, develop and deliver innovative medicines that help patients prevail over serious diseases: Passion: Our dedication to learning and excellence helps us to deliver exceptional results. Innovation: We pursue disruptive and bold solutions for patients. Urgency: We move together with speed and quality because patients are waiting. Accountability: We all own BMS’ success and strive to be transparent and deliver on our commitments. Integrity: We demonstrate ethics, integrity and quality in everything we do for patients, customers and colleagues. Inclusion: We embrace diversity and foster an environment where we can all work together at our full potential. We have a passion for tackling the toughest diseases, which inspires innovation and speed in our daily work and a sense of accountability to the patients we serve. Why you should apply You will help patients in their fight against serious diseases You will be part of a company that encourages excellence and innovation, respects diversity, develops leaders and values its employees. You’ll get a competitive salary and a great benefits package BMSBL Around the world, we are passionate about making an impact on the lives of patients with serious diseases. Empowered to apply our individual talents and diverse perspectives in an inclusive culture, our shared values of passion, innovation, urgency, accountability, inclusion and integrity bring out the highest potential of each of our colleagues. Bristol Myers Squibb recognizes the importance of balance and flexibility in our work environment. We offer a wide variety of competitive benefits, services and programs that provide our employees with the resources to pursue their goals, both at work and in their personal lives.