Senior Director, AI Governance Law & Compliance

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Position Summary: 
The Senior Director, AI Governance, Law, and Compliance is responsible for defining, implementing, and leading the organization’s global AI governance strategy in partnership with Business Insights and Technology (BI&T). This role sits in the newly formed AI, Data and Privacy Law and Compliance department and ensures that AI technologies—including generative AI and high-risk systems—are developed and deployed in compliance with evolving international laws, ethical standards, and technical safeguards. The position drives enterprise-wide accountability for responsible AI, harmonizing regulatory requirements (EU AI Act, U.S. OMB M-24-10, OECD Principles, ISO/IEC 42001) and fostering innovation while minimizing legal, operational, and reputational risks. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• In partnership with BI&T, develop and oversee a comprehensive AI governance framework encompassing ethics, legal compliance, data privacy, risk management, and business transparency. 
• Advise executive leadership and cross-functional teams on the legal and regulatory implications of AI initiatives—including intellectual property, privacy, safety, bias mitigation, and accountability. 
• Monitor and interpret global AI regulatory EU AI Act, CPPA ADMT, China PIPL, sector-specific rules) and design agile compliance strategies. 
• In partnership with BI&T, implement AI risk management frameworks (NIST AI RMF, ISO/IEC 42001) and oversee model inventory, lifecycle governance, and change control plans. 
• Inform AI risk assessments, policy creation, third-party/vendor oversight, and incident response protocols. 
• In partnership with BI&T, define guidelines for human oversight protocols for high-risk AI systems and establish incident response workflows for bias, drift, and security breaches. 
• Oversee training programs to promote organizational awareness of AI governance and compliance best practices. 
• Engage with regulators, standards bodies, and industry forums to shape emerging AI governance norms and demonstrate corporate responsibility. 
• Collaborate closely with Privacy Law & Compliance, BI&T, Data Governance, and business teams to ensure consistent application of relevant laws, policies, and codes of conduct. 
• Drive continuous improvement through periodic reviews, impact assessments, and governance maturity evaluations. 

Qualifications: 

• JD (or equivalent advanced legal degree) required. 
• 12-15+ years' experience in law, compliance, privacy, or technology governance with substantial exposure to AI, data, or digital transformation. 
• Deep knowledge of global AI regulations and standards (EU AI Act, OECD Principles, NIST AI RMF, ISO/IEC 42001). 
• Proven leadership in complex, cross-functional legal and compliance environments. 
• Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills. 
• Demonstrated ability to translate abstract regulatory requirements into practical business solutions.
• Experience leveraging AI‑enabled tools to enhance efficiency and impact.

Preferred Skills: 

• Experience with AI assurance frameworks (model cards, system cards) and governance tooling. 
• Familiarity with machine learning, data science, or digital product development initiatives. 
• Prior experience in the pharmaceutical, healthcare, or life sciences industry. 
• Thought leadership in responsible AI or digital ethics forums. 
• Engagement with regu