Head Strategic Partnering, Legal Operations

Major Accountabilities 

• Shape and execute the legal strategy for ESO and CMO, driving business growth and supporting high-impact M&A and BD&L transactions.
• Deliver proactive, expert legal advice on global matters, guiding the organization and its network of external manufacturers.
• Collaborate as a trusted business partner with project stakeholders, ensuring seamless teamwork and project success.
• Act as the key contact for the Global Head of REFFs, working closely with in-country lawyers and regional teams on strategic initiatives.
• Represent Operations Legal on the Group Transactions Legal Leadership Team, influencing decisions at the highest level.
• Resolve disputes, arbitration, and litigation, providing robust legal and risk assessments to support confident management decisions.
• Develop and advise on Novartis policies for contract manufacturing, ensuring compliance and best practices.
• Champion the creation and rollout of standardized agreements, training, and harmonized processes for greater efficiency.
• Manage the legal transactions budget and oversee relationships with external law firms

Required Experience

Essential

• Proven legal expertise, ideally within the healthcare or pharmaceutical sector, or from a top-tier law firm.
• Demonstrated experience in direct line management, overseeing teams and driving performance.
• Skilled at setting priorities and managing a diverse workload under tight deadlines, often juggling multiple projects.
• Collaborative team player with outstanding communication skills and a track record of working successfully in cross-functional environments.
• Good knowledge of regulatory framework relating to pharmaceutical manufacturing and distribution
• Ability to analyse complex legal issues, lead high-level contract negotiations, and coordinate with legal and cross-functional teams.
• Exceptional drafting skills and a talent for breaking down complex legal matters. Strong communicator, able to influence and negotiate effectively.

Desirable

• Experience with complex M&A transactions, Contract Manufacturing transactions and other complex transactions is highly valued.

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.

Accessibility and accommodation:

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