Lead legal operations team at Novartis in Europe focusing on compliance and operational excellence. Collaborate across functions to drive impactful initiatives in the pharmaceutical industry.
Responsibilities
Lead and manage the Europe Operations Legal team, fostering a collaborative and high-performing environment.
Oversee legal support for European manufacturing plants, ensuring compliance and operational excellence.
Supervise legal activities related to the Prague-based service centre, providing guidance and oversight as required.
Serve as a key contact for stakeholders across the European Technical Operations area, covering both small and large molecule operations.
Facilitate effective collaboration with other legal teams, including Operations Transactions, REFFs, and International Legal, to ensure seamless cross-functional cooperation.
Requirements
Extensive post-law qualification experience, ideally with time served working in a regulated pharmaceutical industry environment.
Strong knowledge of pharmaceutical regulations within the EU
Hands-on experience with GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) principles, gained through experience in a pharma-relevant environment
Solid background in contract law and general contract management
Basic understanding of labor law
Experience supporting procurement processes and organizing related activities
Proven ability to handle litigation and contract disputes
Exposure to business development transactions and complex contracting, ideally including competition law
Real estate legal experience (buy/sell, maintenance, construction)
Benefits
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