Job Description SummarySandoz is going through an exciting and transformative period as a global leader and pioneering provider of sustainable Biosimilar and Generic medicines.Now as an independently listed company, Sandoz aims to increase its strategic focus, operate with greater agility, set clearer business objectives, enhance shareholder returns, and strengthen its culture for us, the Sandoz associates. This is an exciting time in our history, and by creating a new and ambitious path, it will provide a unique opportunity for us all, both professionally and personally. Join us as a Founder of our 'new' Sandoz!In this role, you'll drive legal and compliance excellence at cluster level, through supervising and coaching local Legal and Compliance Heads and providing guidance in alignment with the strategy of the Cluster business and the functional Legal & Compliance priorities.Job DescriptionYour responsibilities include, but not limited to:Adopt a pro-active, business focused approach by:Serving as single point of contact for all Legal & Compliance tasks in a country for commercial and non-commercial sites, incl. coordinating data privacy, antitrust, etc. topics with Global Leads and Teams.Providing Legal & Compliance advice and determining appropriate actions/ processes in line with local strategy, local legal trends, legislation changes (marketing, tender, sales, launches, customer-facing activities, regulatory).Managing matters and litigation (Legislative matters, antibribery, unfair competition and anti-trust, P&O, liabilities, etc.) and negotiating, drafting and management of commercial agreements (focusing on sell side).Managing local corporate topics in alignment with global team and legal & Compliance reporting, monitoring & training, incl. transparency reporting, dawn-raid training.Support of P3, CoI, RAM, ERM, audits, TPRM, contract management, etc.Build and review country outside counsel panels, manage outside counsel to budget.As a member of the Cluster and Country Leadership Team, pro-actively contribute to strategy and business discussions, decisions, and outcomes.Consistently explore opportunities to improve and strengthen the culture of compliance, looking for ways of addressing risks in an efficient and agile manner.Support investigations conducted by Authorities, Corporate Security and Speak-Up on legal and compliance issues.Build a highly skilled legal and compliance function. Support knowledge sharing and talent exchange beyond the country and cluster.Support, advice and coach the local L&C Heads and facilitate cross-country processes and matters.Lead implementation of key L&C processes, policies and procedures across the Cluster, with and through the cluster legal team.Support regional above country/ cluster projects.What you'll bring to the role:Essential Requirements:Law school graduate & bar qualification.Minimum 10 years post qualification experience required: ideally gained within a healthcare / pharmaceutical environment, and/or, with a credible law firm representing healthcare & technology clients.Experience in managing Legal & Compliance work and projects.Ability to analyse complex legal and compliance 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.Financial/business acumen and business partnering skills.Demonstrate professional & culturally sensitive work ethics.Change agility and resilience.Why Sandoz?Generic and Biosimilar medicines are the backbone of the global medicines industry. Sandoz, a leader in this sector, touched the lives of almost 500 million patients last year and while we are proud of this achievement, we have an ambition to do more!With investments in new development capabilities, state-of-the-art production sites, new acquisitions, and partnerships, we have the opportunity to shape the future of Sandoz and help more patients gain access to low-cost, high-quality medicines, sustainably.Our momentum and entrepreneurial spirit is powered by an open, collaborative culture driven by our talented and ambitious colleagues, who, in return for applying their skills experience an agile and collegiate environment with impactful, flexible-hybrid careers, where diversity is welcomed and where personal growth is encouraged!The future is ours to shape!Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:We are committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams representative of the patients and communities we serve.Join our Sandoz Network:If this role is not suitable to your experience or career goals but you wish to stay connected to hear more about Sandoz and our career opportunities, join the Network here: Sandoz Talentpool (novartis.com)#SandozSkills Desired:Compliance Management, Compliance Risk, Computer Network, Effectiveness, Enterprise Risk Management, Internal Audit, Law (Legal System), Leadership, Operational Risk, Operational Risk Management, Risk Assessment, Risk Management, Risk Mitigation, Senior Management, Software Frameworks.#J-18808-Ljbffr