Job Title: Local Privacy Officer ItalyLocation: Milano, ItalyAbout the jobAs a Local Privacy Officer (LPO), you will be a strategic business partner responsible for protecting data subjects rights and freedoms, enabling data-driven innovation within Sanofi and maximizing business opportunities.
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You will lead the implementation of the Privacy operating model, balancing robust data protection with business growth opportunities in an increasingly complex privacy landscape.
This role requires you to address critical privacy risk areas, implement privacy maturity at all levels of the company, generate trust and transparency while enabling the business to deliver according to its objectives.Acting as a force of proposal you'll have to proactively contribute to a robust data governance while having a thoughtful risk-based approach.
You will manage local privacy initiatives while contributing to global and regional projects, ensuring compliance with evolving privacy regulations and championing privacy-by-design principles in an increasingly AI-driven environment.Key AccountabilityPrevent Privacy RisksDevelop and maintain a comprehensive local privacy risk assessment framework that addresses business maturity and ownership, and promotes the effective implementation of the privacy operating model among leadership team members and key stakeholdersUnderstand, map and become familiar with business strategy and activities to proactively support their deployment while mitigating privacy risksAppoint and lead the Local Privacy champions' network to implement in a proactive way privacy strategy and prioritiesMonitor and analyze local privacy regulations, AI regulatory developments, and enforcement trends and document & implement local variations of global procedures when required by local lawsContribute to global position papers, develop and maintain external network with public authorities and other privacy networks, represent Sanofi in industry advocacy efforts to enhance transparency and build trust with internal and external stakeholdersActively contribute to transformation initiatives impacting both the business the privacy operating modelImplement privacy-by-design principles in both local and global projects, with a focus on emerging technologies, innovation, data security and data democratizationIn accordance with the Global Privacy maturity framework, provide periodic reports to map existing and emerging privacy risksProvide periodic reports to the Italy Leadership Team to map existing and emerging privacy risks, in accordance with the Global Privacy maturity frameworkAdapt global privacy templates and procedures to local requirements while maintaining consistency, including vendor management due diligence, oversight and monitoringMonitor and assess data sovereignty regulatory developments across jurisdictions relevant to Italy, including cross-border transfer requirements, and escalate identified risks to the relevant governance bodiesImplement and promote Data Sovereignty by Design principles in local and regional projects, ensuring that data sovereignty risk screening is integrated into business transition and transformation design processes, in alignment with the Data Compass framework and the data transfer compliance routesMonitor and analyze AI regulatory developments, including the EU AI Act, and their intersection with data protection law (GDPR), to proactively identify and mitigate privacy risks arising from AI systems, automated decision-making (ADM), and profiling activities deployed locally or globally impacting data subjects in ItalyIntegrate AI and ADM risk considerations into the local privacy risk assessment framework, ensuring that high-risk AI systems and profiling activities are subject to appropriate Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs) and, where required,



prior consultation with the Garante per la protezione dei dati personaliProtect Fundamental Rights and Sanofi's InterestsOversee the mapping and maintenance of local personal data processing activities, and ensuring transparency and effectiveness in data handling practicesPerform, review and validate accuracy of local privacy, assets and vendors assessments to protect individual rights and freedoms and to protect Sanofi's liability, reputation and license to operateManage data subject rights requests and personal data breaches promptly and effectively to maintain trust and prevent business issues and disruptionsDevelop and deliver targeted privacy training and awareness programs to increase business maturity and ownership of relevant stakeholders and staffProactive escalation of privacy risks to the relevant governing bodies to incorporate new developments and expectations in both privacy operating model and business operationsServe as the primary liaison with local Data Supervisory Authorities, demonstrating business maturity in privacy complianceCoordinate privacy audits and dawn raid responses, ensuring data security measures are properly implemented and documentedDedicate significant part of the activities to global and regional projects, working groups, processing activities and privacy assessments to support both the Global privacy operating model and global and regional businessEnsure that cross-border personal data transfers involving Italy-based operations comply with applicable data sovereignty regulations, including GDPR adequacy and transfer mechanisms (BCRs, IGTA), and that any transfer involving countries of concern under Data Sovereignty Programs is identified, assessed and escalated to the relevant governance bodyContribute to the Know Your Data initiative by maintaining an accurate mapping of data flows involving Italy-based personal data, including health data, HCP data, and R&D; data, and ensuring these flows are covered by appropriate legal bases and transfer mechanismsPerform and oversee privacy risk assessments for AI systems, automated decision-making processes, and profiling activities, ensuring compliance with applicable legal and regulatory frameworks, and anticipating emerging risks, and that data subjects' rights are effectively protectedEnsure that individuals subject to automated decision-making or profiling by Sanofi are provided with meaningful information, and that appropriate human oversight mechanisms are in place, particularly for decisions producing significant effects on data subjects (e.G., in HR, commercial, or clinical contexts)Enable Trustworthy InnovationProactively partner with Global and Local Process Owners and Digital teams to integrate privacy considerations into new initiatives, especially those involving data democratization, innovation, AI innovation and business transformationPrivacy to be source of value propositions also through effective privacy-by-design approach, technological innovation with ethics and integrity, thoughtful risk-based & aligned with the decision operating model and the risk continuum framework (i.E.
DAI model)Ensure the protection of individual risks & freedoms while maximizing business opportunities AI, advanced analytics and while maximizing business opportunities through a Thoughtful Risk-based approachGenerate trust and transparency while enabling the business to deliver according to its objectivesDemonstrate agility and develop mature skills to perform privacy roles and responsibilities in an evolutive and uncertain business environmentReport on privacy program KPIs and demonstrate the business impact of privacy initiatives in supporting innovation and transformationSupport the deployment of Sanofi's Data Compass framework locally,



enabling compliant cross-border data transfer that sustains Sanofi activities and AI development, while minimizing business disruption and regulatory exposureActively contribute to industry advocacy and regulatory monitoring efforts on data sovereignty topics, helping shape rules that support pharmaceutical innovation and protect Sanofi's ability to serve patients globallyChampion responsible and privacy-preserving AI practices within the Italy affiliate, embedding privacy-by-design and ethics-by-design principles into AI development and deployment pipelines, and ensuring that AI innovation is conducted in full compliance with applicable legal and regulatory frameworks, and Sanofi's internal AI governance frameworkServe as a trusted advisor to business and digital teams on the privacy implications of AI, machine learning, profiling, and automated decision-making use cases, enabling innovation while safeguarding data subjects' rights and Sanofi's reputationKey Working RelationshipsInternalBe part of Italy leadership teams and ensure close partnership with EBI and Legal teams to be voice of Privacy and ensure that the Prevent-Protect-Enable is effectively understood & in place and in useInfluence senior stakeholders including General Management, Digital, HR, R&D;, and Commercial teams to embed privacy considerations in transformation initiativesCollaborate with and guide local privacy champions across departments to increase business maturity and ownership of privacyManage and develop a network of external Local Privacy Officers to deliver according to the local legal requirements and business expectationsEnsure One voice with the LEBI&GS; teamParticipate in Global Privacy Committee meetings and working groups focused on data democratization and innovationPartner with global teams on cross-functional privacy initiatives to ensure that data security is integrated with privacy controlsExternalEstablish and maintain relationships with local Data Protection Authorities to build transparency and trustRepresent Sanofi in local privacy and trade associations to influence privacy standards that support innovationEngage with external partners and vendors on privacy-related matters, implementing robust vendor management practicesAct as an advocate for privacy rights of external data subjects (candidates, consumers, patients) while enabling data democratization initiativesAbout YouExperiencePrior experience in Healthcare/Life science sector is an advantageExperience working in highly regulated environments, preferably in project and/or compliance managementIn-depth knowledge of data privacy and AI regulationsExperience working in an international environmentSoft SkillsMulti-stakeholder management based on influence rather than formal relationshipsExcellent communication, negotiation, writing and advisory skillsAbility to balance legal/company requirements and business enablementWillingness to travelTechnical Skills - CIPP/E, CIPM, AIGP or similar privacy qualificationEducation - Master's or bachelor's degree (law or computer sciences is an advantage)Languages - Strong English and Italian skills (verbal and written), ability to exchange fluently in a global environment#LI-EUR#LI-HYBRIDPursue progress, discover extraordinaryBetter is out there.
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So, let’s be those people.At Sanofi, we provide equal opportunities to all regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, ability or gender identity.Watch our ALL IN video and check out our Diversity Equity and Inclusion actions at !The salary range for this position is :76.800,00
- 102.400Final compensation will be determined based on demonstrated experience, skills, location, and other relevant factors. xrtlpzc
Employees may be eligible to participate in Company employee benefit programs.SummaryLocation: MilanoType: Tempo pieno

📌 Local Privacy Officer Italy (Milano)
🏢 Sanofi
📍 Milano