Job Title Legal Counsel

Description

363378BR

Legal Counsel, AME



Sandoz is commited to helping millions of patients access biologic medicines sustainably in areas including oncology. With a strong portfolio of eight marketed biosimilars and a further 15+ in various stages of development, Sandoz has an unparalleled heritage and extensive expertise in the development, manufacturing and delivery of biosimilar medicines to patients and healthcare community.

Major Accountabilities

Providing effective legal counsel to assigned business teams within the cluster on all as-pects of pharmaceutical business and commercial transactions.
Providing quality legal advice in areas including strategic partnerships, data and digital, business development and licensing, contracts, intellectual property and competition law.
In collaboration with the Sandoz Global IP Function, conduct risk assessments regarding IP protection and loss of exclusivity.
Delivering day-to-day legal services including drafting, negotiating, and settling commercial agreements within the scope of the assigned business teams.
Acting as a true business partner, adopting a pro-active, business focused approach to negotiating and drafting transactions and contracts, assisting in management decision processes, and delivering robust risk assessments.
Acting independently in complex legal commercial matters and transactions.
Leading on disputes and litigation and/or investigations, including managing the work of outside counsel and other legal experts.
Working with the wider cluster legal team on development, training and implementation of policies, procedures, and guidelines across the MEA Cluster.
Drive legal simplification and standardization projects and support the implementation of new tools and systems.
Contributing to MEA cluster legal initiatives and the execution of the legal function strategy
Monitor developments and legislative novelties within the countries in the cluster
Advise and determine appropriate legal actions regarding various compliance issues within the cluster.

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:

Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams representative of the patients and communities we serve.

Minimum requirements

Qualified to practice law in a jurisdiction.
Fluent English essential, French and Arabic beneficial
8+ years post qualification experience required: ideally gained within a healthcare / pharmaceutical environment, or alternatively, with a top-tier law firm having been exposed to and participated in complex commercial deals while representing healthcare & technology clients
Ability to analyze complex legal issues
Strong verbal & written communication skills; together with a high ability to influence and negotiate
Proven ability to deal positively when working within tight time pressures & demanding clients
Sound experience in handling a high volume of activity involving multiple, often complex projects simultaneously
Demonstrate professional & culturally sensitive work ethic

Division

SANDOZ

Business Unit

Commercial OPS SIR SZ

Country

Utd.Arab Emir.

Work Location

Dubai

Company/Legal Entity

NOV MIDDLE EAST FZA UAE

Alternative Country 1

Utd.Arab Emir.

Alternative Country 2

Egypt

Functional Area

Legal & Intellectual Property & Compliance

Job Type

Full Time

Employment Type

Regular

Shift Work

No

Early Talent

No

Legal Counsel, AME | Novartis

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