Head of Legal Compliance Pharmaceuticals DACH
Head of Legal Compliance Pharmaceuticals DACH
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Job Description
Who we are
Laboratoires Pierre Fabre employs more than 10 000 people in 41 countries.
The companys products can be found in all areas of the healthcare sector
from prescription and overthecounter medicines to dermocosmetics.
Your mission
Position Overview:
We are seeking an experienced and strategic Head of Legal & Compliance to lead our legal and compliance function in the DACH cluster. As a key member of the local leadership team you will ensure the companys operations align with local and international laws and ethical standards. This is a highimpact role requiring a blend of legal expertise compliance leadership and business partnership
Key Responsibilities:
Legal:
Serve as the primary legal advisor for the DACH affiliate providing counsel on commercial regulatory corporate labor and data privacy matters.
Draft review and negotiate a wide range of contracts (e.g. commercial agreements clinical trial agreements licensing vendor and service contracts).
Support strategic projects including partnerships product launches and litigation matters.
Manage relationships with external counsel and ensure costeffective legal support.
Provide legal training and education across the organization.
Compliance:
Oversee and enhance the local compliance program ensuring alignment with global policies and applicable Germany Switzerland and Austria /EU regulations
Monitor assess and report on compliance risks; drive proactive risk mitigation strategies.
Lead internal investigations and manage compliance incident reporting and remediation.
Serve as the local Compliance Officer liaising with regulators and industry associations as needed.
Champion a culture of integrity and compliance throughout the organization.
Leadership & Strategy:
Act as a trusted advisor to the Country Managing Director and local leadership team.
Partner crossfunctionally with medical regulatory commercial and HR teams.
Influence company strategy by integrating legal and compliance risk perspectives into business decisionmaking.
Who you are
Qualifications:
Qualified lawyer in Germany
7 years of postqualification legal experience in the pharmaceutical or life sciences sector required
Deep understanding of German and EU pharmaceutical laws codes of practice (e.g. FSA/AKG) and compliance frameworks.
Proven experience in a senior legal or compliance leadership role.
Fluent in German and English.
Key Competencies:
Strong leadership presence and excellent communication skills.
Strategic mindset with the ability to navigate complex legal and regulatory issues.
High ethical standards and integrity.
Ability to balance risk management with pragmatic business support.
Strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative approach.
What we offer:
An opportunity to make a strategic impact in a growing and purposedriven pharmaceutical company on the basis of a foundation.
A dynamic collaborative and inclusive work environment.
Competitive compensation bonus and benefits package.
Opportunities for international collaboration and development.
We are convinced that diversity is a source of fulfillment social balance and complementarity for our employees which is why our offers are open to all without restriction.
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
