Legal Counsel, Commercial Launch Strategy (CLS) International

About the role

Novartis is building a new International Legal Hub in London and is looking for a Legal Counsel for Commercial Launch Strategy (CLS) International. You will partner with business leaders to give trusted legal guidance that supports innovation, strategic decisions and the delivery of medicines to patients, working across diverse markets and functions. The role is hybrid and based in London; relocation support is not offered.

Key responsibilities

• Provide timely, pragmatic legal advice to assigned therapeutic areas, functions and international initiatives, supporting the Head Legal Commercial, Medical and Value & Access for International
• Partner with Ethics, Risk & Compliance and business and medical teams to identify, assess and mitigate legal and compliance risks, and support investigations and remediation
• Draft, review and negotiate commercial, development, medical and access agreements, and support due diligence, alliances and integrations
• Advise on promotional materials, medical resources, congress content, public announcements and investor materials, ensuring consistent and compliant positions across assets and markets
• Support innovative business models, launches and customer engagement with proportionate risk mitigation, and contribute to training and simplifying ways of working
• Update the Head Legal regularly on material matters and collaborate with Global, Regional and Country Legal colleagues
• Take part in TA and asset governance meetings and contribute to legal initiatives and knowledge sharing

Required profile

• Qualified lawyer with experience in regulatory, commercial and transactional matters, data privacy, digital and social media, and AI
• Experience advising business stakeholders in multinational pharmaceutical, healthcare or life sciences organisations, in-house or private practice
• Ability to balance legal risk with business objectives and to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Required skills

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management
• Negotiation, legal research and legal writing
• Strategic thinking, problem solving and critical thinking

What we offer

• Base salary of 82,180 to 152,620 GBP, with a possible performance-based bonus
• Pension scheme, share purchase scheme and health insurance
• 25 days annual leave, flexible working arrangements and minimum 14 weeks paid parental leave
• Employee recognition scheme, learning and development opportunities and subsidised dining facilities