Draft, review, negotiate, and finalize a wide range of commercial agreements, including distribution agreements, licensing-in / licensing-out agreements, manufacturing and supply agreements, service agreements, NDAs, ender participation documentation, procurement contracts
Provide legal support during contract negotiations with partners, distributors, CMOs, and healthcare stakeholders
Develop and maintain standard contract templates aligned with corporate policy
Ensure compliance with local and international pharmaceutical legislation and regulations, competition/antitrust law, anti-corruption and anti-bribery regulations, industry codes
Identify legal risks and propose pragmatic mitigation solutions
Support the implementation of compliance programs within various functions
Conduct legal risk assessments for new partnerships and market entries
Review tender documentation and commercial terms
Advise on bid strategy from a legal risk perspective
Support dispute resolution related to tenders or supply obligations
Manage commercial disputes in collaboration with external counsel
Support settlement negotiations
Monitor contractual performance and potential breaches
Develop and deliver legal/compliance training to commercial and other teams
Contribute to the drafting and updating of internal policies
Promote a strong compliance culture across the organization
Follow Company's Quality Policy and comply with current operational standards and legislative requirements
Work in accordance with the requirements of the written Policies, Standard Operating Procedures, Technical Directives and Protocols of the company's Quality System, that are related to the duties of the described position
Follow the rules of hygiene and control of health status as defined in the relevant Policies and Standard Operating Procedures
Requirements
Law degree (LL.B. or equivalent); Master’s degree preferred.
Qualified lawyer admitted to the Bar Association
Knowledge of Swiss law or laws of England and Wales will be considered an asset
10+ years of professional experience, ideally in an in-house legal department of a pharmaceutical / life sciences company, or a top-tier law firm with strong commercial and regulatory exposure
Solid experience in drafting and negotiating complex commercial agreements
Strong knowledge of pharmaceutical regulatory framework and commercial compliance
Experience with cross-border transactions is an asset
Fluency in English (written and spoken); additional languages are considered an asset
Computer literacy
Strong negotiation and drafting skills
Business-oriented mindset with risk-based judgment
High ethical standards and integrity
Ability to work autonomously and manage multiple priorities
Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills
Analytical thinking with attention to detail
Resilience under pressure
Benefits
Involvement in a high-caliber, team-oriented and dynamic atmosphere
Exposure to challenging business issues and practices
Great opportunity to leverage and develop your business/scientific knowledge and skills