Manager- Legal and Compliance

Job Description

Manager Legal and Compliance

Position Overview Basic Functions & Responsibility

The primary responsibility for this role will be to provide support to the legal and compliance team. The position shall handle Legal and Compliance matters as designated by and under the supervision of the Director Legal & Compliance and support members of the legal and compliance team in of matters. In addition as a member of the Legal and Compliance team the incumbent will work with other team members as well as colleagues from the global Legal & Compliance organization external counsel headquarters and subsidiary staff and functional groups as required. as well as other business and cross functional colleagues e.g. medical regulatory commercial excellence manufacturing and supply etc. as needed.

Activities include but are not limited to:
Research and communicate with the business and cross functional colleagues on legal concepts and draft or review noncomplex legal contracts (for e.g. nondisclosure agreements).
Support in legal review of promotional materials according to local laws and our company policies and standards.
Maintain oversight and ensure compliance of all corporate secretarial matters with support of thirdparty Corporate Secretarial firm.
Coordinate with external counsels on legal advice and ensure timely receipt of deliverables and raising of invoices.
Support and assist the Director Legal and Compliance with the preparation of compliance presentations internal trainings etc.
Support the Director Legal & Compliance in handling compliancerelated matters and enquiries in collaboration with local business practices officers and other business divisions within our company
Monitor changes and developments in the legal and regulatory environment in which our company operates and provide updates within the Legal and Compliance team.
Support the legal team on the management of any litigation disputes and actions arising from business operations in our company including contractual IP adverse event claims compliance and regulatory challenges as designated by and under the supervision of the Director Legal & Compliance and in collaboration with the regional legal team and the global litigation group as needed.
Support the global intellectual property group in coordinating the local trademark and patent filings and collect and disseminate intellectual property information for local management as appropriate.
Assist the Director Legal & Compliance in conducting internal investigations where necessary in collaboration with Global Security Global Investigations and Office of Ethics analysis and advisory activities.
Understands and proactively identifies privacy risks and gaps in the local business/function

Standards applicable to the role capable to adhere to and exhibit the following qualities:

Demonstrate Ethics & Integrity Adhere to the highest standards of trustworthy and ethical behavior in all interactions comply with all laws policies and regulations; identify and address ethical issues without hesitation.
Foster Collaboration Actively listen and seek to understand differing perspectives; work together to achieve the common goals of our company.
Speak openly honestly and with conviction.
Focus on Customers & Patients Focus on delivering value for customers including patients by understanding and meeting their needs in an ethical responsible and sustainable way.

Skills Knowledge Experience & Qualifications required:

Qualifications
Bachelors or higher degree in law from accredited law school and admitted to practice law in India.
Qualified as a company secretary.
3 years or more of postadmission experience.
Additional professional or academic legal qualification would be advantageous

Skills
Strong research drafting interpersonal and communications skills
Relevant knowledge of legal principles and sound legal advisory skills
Ability to manage corporate secretarial work independently.
Technologically savvy intermediate to advanced proficiency in MS Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook Word Excel). Ability to use technology as an enabler for efficiency and effectiveness
Ability to communicate and work collaboratively and effectively with cross functional teams and good attention for details.
Ability to work well under pressure manage workflow competing priorities and changing circumstances.

Knowledge & Experience
Prior inhouse legal and compliance experience with a multinational pharmaceutical company preferred.
Familiarity with the UCPMP and local pharmaceutical related laws and regulations in India would be highly advantageous

Our Human Health Division maintains a patient first profits later ideology. The organization is comprised of sales marketing market access digital analytics and commercial professionals who are passionate about their role in bringing our medicines to our customers worldwide.

We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing diverse talented and committed people fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when diverse ideas come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one anothers thinking and approach problems collectively. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace.

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