Local Privacy Officer Italy

Overview

As Local Privacy Officer for Italy, you partner with leadership to protect data subjects’ rights while enabling data-driven innovation. You will implement the privacy operating model, balance compliance with business growth, and foster trust through privacy-by-design across local and global initiatives. You’ll navigate evolving regulations, AI-related risks, and data governance to support Sanofi’s transformation. This role combines advisory influence, cross-functional collaboration, and strategic risk management to sustain compliant, innovative activities.

Retribuzione / Benefits

salary range 76,800 - 102,400

employee benefit programs

hybrid work arrangement (#LI-HYBRID)

Responsabilità

Develop and maintain a local privacy risk assessment framework aligned with the privacy operating model

Map business strategy to proactively mitigate privacy risks and support deployment

Lead Local Privacy champions network to execute privacy priorities

Monitor local regulations and AI regulations; adapt global procedures to local needs

Contribute to global position papers and maintain networks with authorities and privacy communities

Support transformation initiatives impacting the privacy operating model

Apply privacy-by-design in local and global projects focusing on AI, data security, and data democratization

Provide periodic risk mapping reports to Italy Leadership Team per Global privacy maturity framework

Adapt global templates to local requirements including vendor due diligence and oversight

Manage cross-border transfers and data sovereignty regulatory developments for Italy

Incorporate Data Sovereignty by Design in projects and ensure DPIAs and Garante consultations where needed

Assess AI/ADM/profiling risks and ensure human oversight for high-risk decisions

Ensure data subject rights handling and breach response are timely and effective

Deliver privacy training and awareness to raise business maturity

Act as primary liaison with local Data Supervisory Authorities and coordinate audits and dawn raids

Contribute to global/regional privacy projects and governance

Promote privacy implications of AI to business and ensure governance compliance

Advocate for privacy rights of external data subjects while enabling data democratization

Support deployment of Data Compass framework for compliant cross-border transfers

Requisiti fondamentali

Experience in Healthcare/Life sciences is advantageous

Experience in highly regulated environments with project/compliance management

In-depth knowledge of data privacy and AI regulations

Experience in an international environment

CIPP/E, CIPM, AIGP or similar privacy qualification

Strong English and Italian skills (verbal and written)

Soft: multi-stakeholder management, clear communication, negotiation, advisory

Ability to balance legal requirements with business enablement

Multi-stakeholder management driven by influence

Excellent communication and advisory skills

Negotiation and writing能力

Privacy qualifications (CIPP/E, CIPM, AIGP or equivalent)

Knowledge of GDPR and AI regulation frameworks

DPIA and human oversight for ADM and profiling