Senior Counsel, Rare Disease Business Unit Spain

hace 4 semanas

Barcelona, España Alexion Pharmaceuticals,Inc. A tiempo completo

Some opportunities happen only once in a lifetime - like a job where you have the chance to change lives. At Alexion, people living with rare and devastating diseases are our Guiding Star. We are driven to continuously innovate and create meaningful value in all we do to help patients and families fully live their best lives. We value the uniqueness and diversity of our employees and recognize that nurturing the diverse perspectives and strengths of our people translates into innovative breakthroughs for patients.

**Senior Counsel, Rare Disease Business Unit Spain**

**Location: Barcelona, Spain**

**Reports to: Head of Legal, International**

**This is what you will do**:
The Legal counsel position provides legal support to the local affiliate of Alexion, AstraZeneca Rare Disease therapies in Spain. Working closely with the local leadership team, the legal counsel will support all of the affiliate’s activities in relation to Market Access, Commercial and Medical activities, Research & Development, Distribution & Supply Chain, Government Affairs, Regulatory, PV and Quality, and will provide corporate secretarial support to the affiliate. In addition, the role will support one of Alexion International’s Therapeutic Areas (Hematology / Nephrology, Neurology, Meta+, NF1). This role requires a broad range of experience and a desire to provide solutions-oriented advice across a complex and evolving organization. The role reports into the Head of Legal, International.

**You will be responsible for**:

- Monitoring and advising on local healthcare laws and regulations, regarding both commercialized products and research and development activities; proactively guiding and counselling key stakeholders on the business impact of local legislative developments
- Advising local leadership on pricing and market access issues, including evaluating the company’s local pricing strategies and supporting negotiations with payers for the launch of new products / indications and the renegotiation of existing terms
- Supporting the affiliate’s transition into a competitive environment by advising on local competition / antitrust and public procurement law risks
- Being accountable for corporate secretarial support to the affiliate (with support from paralegal and/or external legal resources)
- Driving the company’s position and outside counsel engagement in litigation before the local courts
- In support of an International Therapeutic Area, advising on the marketing strategy and core product claims for new product / indication launches, as well as identifying and mitigating any legal risks of innovative projects driven by the International regional HQ
- Supporting broader Legal department initiatives such as contract processes and automation, drafting, updating, or advising on policies and procedures, or the creation or updating of guidance and training for the business

**You will need to have**:

- 5+ years’ experience as a practicing lawyer, with at least 3 years' experience advising the pharmaceutical/biotech industry whether in-house or at a law firm
- A strong ability to work autonomously, being the sole legal counsel based in the Alexion affiliate in Spain
- Demonstrated integrity and judgment.
- Strong communications skills, verbal and written.
- Native Spanish speaker: professional fluency in English including strong ability to draft documents, communicate and deliver presentations.
- Solutions-oriented mindset; ability to influence and persuade.

**We would prefer for you to have**:

- A Collaborative style and track record of building strong working relationships and working with different personality types.
- A positive outlook and commitment to supporting business teams
- Established leadership skills, within business project and process teams and/or within law departments
- Experience supporting and/or being a member of business leadership teams
- Experience working in an international team, and/or in a matrixed environment

AstraZeneca completed its acquisition of Alexion, marking the creation of Alexion, AstraZeneca Rare Disease. If you're interested in career opportunities with AstraZeneca, click here.

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