Legal Head Innovative Medicines

Hace 7 días

Barcelona, Cataluña, España Novartis Jornada completa
Overview

In this role you lead and shape the Spain Legal function to support Novartis Spain’s business strategy in a highly regulated environment. You act as a strategic partner to the Country Leadership Team, delivering practical legal advice on complex decisions. You’ll build and mentor a high-performing Spain Legal team, manage material legal risks, and ensure compliant corporate governance. This position offers the opportunity to influence cross-functional initiatives and protect patients, Novartis, and reputation.

Compensaciones / Beneficios
  • insurance plans
  • retirement plans
  • wellbeing resources
  • global recognition programs
  • flexible and hybrid working options
  • paid parental leave
Responsabilidades
  • Lead the legal strategy for Novartis Spain and align with country business plans
  • Advise the Country President, Leadership Team and senior leaders on complex legal and business issues
  • Oversee legal support across regulatory, commercial, competition, data privacy, IP, corporate and contracting matters
  • Develop and manage the Spain Legal team, setting priorities and fostering an inclusive, high-performing culture
  • Identify, assess and manage material legal risks, disputes, investigations and litigation in Spain
  • Oversee corporate governance and compliance for Novartis Spain entities
  • Collaborate with country, regional and global teams and contribute to Region Europe Legal priorities
Requisitos principales
  • Degree in Spanish law and current professional qualification to practise law in Spain
  • Significant post-qualification legal experience advising senior leaders in a pharmaceutical in-house setting
  • Strong knowledge of Spanish and European legal/regulatory frameworks relevant to pharma
  • Demonstrated experience leading and developing a legal team
  • Proven ability to manage complex legal and business matters and lead cross-functional projects in a matrixed environment
  • Fluent in Spanish and English with strong communication and influencing skills
  • Adaptability
  • Leadership and team development
  • Negotiation and persuasion
  • Regulatory compliance (pharma)
  • Data privacy
  • Competition law