Job details
Job type full-time
Full job description
Novartis protects 750 million patients and more than 100,000 employees in over 140 countries.
Job purpose
To provide counsel to business partners and other key decision makers by staying abreast of latest development in key areas of expertise that have an impact on current marketed products and long term pipeline of the company.
Major accountabilities
Legal counsel/leadership – act as counsel for assigned business partners on broad range of legal matters including but not limited to scientific exchange and nonpromotional activitiesCounsel us oncology medical teams and managementProactively manage legal issues via coordination with legal centers of excellence, legal management and other functions, as appropriateLead legal review of plans, presentations, communications and other materials from bu leadership team.
Regulatory/medical materials review – partner with medical and regulatory colleagues to ensure timely review of all non-promotional materialsContribute actively to medical review team by evaluating potential risk and providing counsel on scientific exchangeAct as a medical subject matter expert for other legal associates to ensure consistency of scientific ex-change principles with respect to marketed productsCoordinate additional support as needed.
Contracts – provide legal counsel and risk management on contracts related to medical activities, including but not limited to clinical trial agreements, investigator initiated trial agreements, consulting agreements, and research collaboration agreements.
Risk management/compliance - partner with ethics, risk and compliance to proactively identify and manage potential compliance risk and advise on appropriate medical/commercial interactionsEnsure compliance with all government regulations and mandatesContribute to investigations as needed to address potential compliance concernsImplementation of corporate integrity agreement has applied to medical and/or development matters.
Innovation – drive innovation and actively contribute to new strategies supporting business goalsMake appropriate judgment calls during times of ambiguity and can lead team through new legal territoryPursue calculated risk-taking in an unpredictable environment with appropriate contingency planning and continually challenge status quo.
Functional leadership – actively contribute to legal function though participating in initiatives to build departmental knowledge and capabilities by sharing best practicesPartners with colleagues to contribute expertise as needed.
Eeo statement
The novartis group of companies are equal opportunity employers and take pride in maintaining a diverse environmentWe do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected statusWe are committed to building diverse teams, representative of the patients and communities we serve, and we strive to create an inclusive workplace that cultivates bold innovation through collaboration and empowers our people to unleash their full potential.
Minimum requirements
Education
Juris doctor or equivalent degree and prior bachelors or equivalent 4-year university degree required.
Experience
Minimum 5 years + experience in legal counseling role in pharma/biotech industry or major law firmAcceptance to us state bar is required.
Strong knowledge of legal issues affecting the pharma/biotech industry including regulatory, medical/clinical development, privacy, and digital/social media.
Strong business acumen with deep understanding of the pharmaceutical business and related legal issues.
Excellent communication, interpersonal and presentation skills, with ability to manage and influence across a cross-functional matrix organizationStrong negotiation and conflict management skills.
Good project management skills, strong analytical and organizational skills and ability to manage high volume of work in fast paced environment.
Travel
Up to 10-20% travel may be required, subject to business requirements.
Languages
Fluency in english required, both excellent oral and written communications skills.
This is an east hanover, nj based roleConsideration may be given for remote working arrangements in the us (there may be exceptions based on legal entity registration).
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Why consider novartis?
799 millionThat’s how many lives our products touched in 2019And while we’re proud of that fact, in this world of digital and technological transformation, we must also ask ourselves this: how can we continue to improve and extend even more people’s lives?
We believe the answers are found when curious, courageous and collaborative people like you are brought together in an inspiring environmentWhere you’re given opportunities to explore the power of digital and dataWhere you’re empowered to risk failure by taking smart risks, and where you’re surrounded by people who share your determination to tackle the world’s toughest medical challenges.
Imagine what you could do at novartis!
Division
Oncology
Business unit
Oncology bu
Country
Usa
Work location
East hanover, nj
Company/legal entity
Novartis pharmaceuticals
Functional area
Legal & intellectual property & compliance
Job type
Full time
Employment type
Regular
Shift work
No
Early talent
No
