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.
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