Hybrid Head of Legal and Compliance

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About the role

  • Head of Legal and Compliance providing compliance and legal oversight for Biogen's operations in Turkey. Leading strategic initiatives to strengthen corporate culture and manage legal risks.

Responsibilities

  • The Head of Legal and Compliance provides legal and compliance oversight, guidance and counseling to the Turkey management team and the affiliate generally.
  • The head drives a robust corporate culture that embraces integrity in our operations, consistent with the core values and principles of Biogen Code of Conduct.
  • Design and pull through of a compliance strategic plan consistent with the Global Corporate Compliance strategy, the Company’s business strategy and aligned with local needs and requirements.
  • Design and maintain systems and records of management decisions, policies, processes, trainings, assessments, remediation plans, investigations, and enforcement actions in line with the Corporate Compliance handbook.
  • Provide advice and guidance to the business on compliance matters, including interactions and practices with health care professionals, government officials, health care institutions, patients and patient associations.
  • Deliver training and communications to affiliate personnel on compliance topics.
  • Conduct periodic risk assessments to identify and rank risks to help define prioritization of resources and activities.
  • Support the affiliate’s business operations/internal departments on all legal matters, with excellent drafting and communication skills.
  • Provide legal support for commercial contract negotiations, public procurement, competition law, data privacy, etc.
  • Ensure accountability through enforcement of relevant policies and applicable regulations.
  • Act as representative in the compliance group of the local industry association(s), ensuring compliance training and education is given to all employees.

Requirements

  • Law degree and active qualification to practice law (or equivalent authorization) in Turkey
  • 10+ years Legal experience with a least 5 years of Compliance experience (in house)
  • Strong knowledge of local pharmaceutical regulations and codes
  • Experience in the pharmaceutical, biotech, or other highly regulated industry (medical device)
  • Excellent business judgment, stakeholder management, and communication skills in Turkish and English (written and spoken)
  • Demonstrated ability to advise on risk in regulated environments and to partner effectively with cross-functional teams in a multinational company.
  • Experience with compliance program management, HCP/HCO engagements oversight and oversight of third-party intermediaries.
  • Experience managing complex projects, including overseeing external vendors.
  • Able to work at a high level of autonomy and has proven that he/she is able to competently lead a complex area of responsibility that requires significant experience and skilled judgment.
  • Business-focused, collaborative and process oriented.
  • Ability to manage ambiguity and provide pragmatic solutions whilst strengthening a strong compliance culture.

Benefits

  • Caring Deeply.
  • Achieving Excellence.
  • Changing Lives.

Job title

Head of Legal and Compliance

Job type

Experience level

Lead

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Professional Certificate

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