We are looking for an experienced professional to join our legal department in a senior position, with primary focus on ethics and compliance. This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a dynamic, entrepreneurial, and fast-growing international pharmaceutical company.

REQUIREMENTS

• Master degree in law
• at least 8 years work experience in an international environment, affinity with the pharmaceutical industry is a plus
• experience with a wide range of compliance topics, such as code of conduct, ABAC, trade sanctions, competition law, fraud, privacy (GDPR) and whistleblowing
• experience with the drafting and negotiating of international agreements
• sound communicator with the ability to interact at all levels of the organization

PERSONAL SKILLS

In interviews, you will be able to demonstrate a proactive mindset, a high level of accuracy and precision, and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. You possess strong planning skills and are capable of meeting deadlines effectively. You work well independently, maintain an open mind, and have strong interpersonal skills, making it easy for you to connect and collaborate with others.

Compliance governance and risk management

• Further enhance and implement the company’s compliance policy and risk frameworks
• Conduct compliance risk assessments across the organization and monitor the effectiveness of risk mitigation strategies
• Advise on ethical and compliance risks, trends and best practices

Training and awareness building

• Design and lead ethics and compliance training sessions tailored for cross-functional audiences
• Support in the promotion of a culture of integrity through consistent communication, role-modeling, and behavioral reinforcement

Cross-functional support and advise

• Provide day-to-day legal and compliance support to the business and operations globally and to staff departments, including contract compliance, trade and distribution practices

Contract drafting and legal advice

• Draft and negotiate sales (license & supply) agreements and supply chain (purchase, CMO) agreements
• Give advice on a variety of legal topics in the context of our pharmaceutical business.

This role is important to embedding a strong culture of ethics and compliance within a rapidly scaling organization.