The Position

　　As a (Senior) Legal Counsel, you play a crucial role as the legal business partner for our Medicine, Evidence, and Digital Health initiatives, which are at the core of our mission to transform lives and improve human health.

　　Working alongside talented teams, you will have the opportunity to bring hope to humans and first-in-class medical treatments to patients. You will further develop yourself professionally through the challenges and achievements you encounter and achieve.

　　Tasks & responsibilities

　　In this role, you will be the legal business partner to the Corporate Medicine team. You will analyze and assess potential legal risks associated with the activities, effectively communicate these risks and find innovative solutions to complex challenges.

　　To ensure that all legal aspects are addressed promptly and with the necessary expertise, you will collaborate both within and outside the Legal Function as required.

　　Additionally, you will oversee and facilitate the handling, drafting, and negotiation of intricate transactions to enable our Medicine Strategy. You will proactively identify and address legal considerations related to the transactions, contracting partners, and relevant markets.

　　You will stay updated on new legislation, the external landscape, and competition dynamic. When necessary, you will take appropriate legal action to protect the company's interests.

　　Finally, you will maintain close collaboration with the Legal Function and actively share updates and insights.

　　Additional tasks & responsibilities as Senior Legal Counsel

　　As a key strategic partner, you will actively contribute to the Medicine Function Heads and their key initiatives. Your insights and expertise will be integral to the relevant management teams.

　　Taking over a leading role you will work with a team of lawyers from the R/OPUs in relevant matter on a global scale.

　　You will be a legal representative in a cross-functional task force for the corporate medicine strategic initiatives and provide global guidance.

　　Requirements

　　Fully qualified lawyer or comparable degree in a common law country with a few years’ experience in legal and regulatory support of drug development; preferably knowledge and experience of GxP, data and digital initiatives

　　In-depth knowledge and experience in German and European law (including GxP), as well as a basic understanding of the relevant laws in major international markets that govern the pharmaceutical industry

　　Experience in the pharmaceutical industry, with the ability to design and draft various types of international collaborations and global contract templates

　　Ability to collaborate effectively, proactively and pragmatically and maintain an optimistic outlook

　　Good negotiation and communication skills and the ability to interact with senior management within the organization and with negotiation partners

　　Actively seeks out and understands the Medicine activities, enjoy working in a truly international environment.

　　Additional requirements as Senior Legal Counsel

　　Several years of relevant working experience

　　Project leadership competencies to lead cross-functional initiatives

　　Entrepreneurial and business mindset, strategic thinking, and solution oriented

　　Ready to contact us?

　　If you have any questions about the job posting or process - please contact our HR Direct Team,

　　Tel: +49 (0) 6132 77-3330 or via mail: [email protected]

　　Recruitment process:

　　Step 1: Online application - application deadline is February 15th.

　　Step 2: Virtual meeting in the period from end of February till beginning of March.

　　Step 3: On-site interviews beginning mid of March.

　　All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to a person’s actual or perceived race, including natural hairstyles, hair texture and protective hairstyles; color; creed; religion; national origin; age; ancestry; citizenship status, marital status; gender, gender identity or expression; sexual orientation, mental, physical or intellectual disability, veteran status; pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition; genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing) or any other class or characteristic protected by applicable law.