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The Position

We are currently looking for motivated individuals who not only do but are also people who influence change and make a difference. The team is always looking for passionate dedicated individuals who are self-motivated in their work and careers.

As our Legal Counsel and Compliance Officer you will be responsible for the Legal and Compliance function as business partner for Diagnostics in Sweden and be a member of the Finance & Organizational Foundation Chapter in Roche Diagnostics Sweden. You will be providing legal advice to internal collaborators on a wide range of strategic and operational matters through the development of strategies and frameworks that ensure compliance with applicable laws regulations Roches principles and standards. Also you will provide sound advice and proactively work to shape opportunities and navigate risks for Roches business customers & patients.

The Opportunity

• Develop and implement the companys legal and compliance strategy and priorities in alignment with Roches business priorities and goals.

• Maintaining Roches license to operate by ensuring that the company aligns with legal and regulatory requirements including but not limited to antitrust data privacy public procurement anti-bribery regulation employment and product liability.

• Ensure the effectiveness of the Legal and Compliance function in the oversight and management of all legal & compliance matters including risks & opportunities contracts litigation engagement and communication with external legal regulatory or compliance bodies.

• Partner with the business in tender processes by identifying and analyzing opportunities and mitigating legal risks; leading contract negotiation with key customers and/or partners.

• Advising on new aspects of the law ensuring that the business is continuously compliant taking into consideration new business models and digitalization (e.g. data sharing arrangements e-commerce).

• Managing corporate law matters (e.g. board of directors meetings appointment of directors granting of powers of attorney corporate law operations commercial leases delegations of authorities inter-company agreements).

• Act as the single point of contact for all compliance & legal matters and as needed coordinate and assign actions to external counsels while ensuring quality and containing costs.

• Ensuring the execution of local compliance initiatives: training processes policies and standard operating procedures communication and monitoring of compliance matters.

• Timely handling of all compliance issues that represent a material compliance or reputation risk.

• Coordinating and aligning with the Roche Legal and Compliance network to source and share standard methodologies with regard to business challenges and opportunities.

Who You Are

• You have the ability to provide accurate high-quality strategic yet practical and concise legal advice.

• You are an advisor and thought partner that enables informed strategic choices within an acceptable legal risk profile.

• You have strong communication and interpersonal skills as well as the ability to interact with senior customers.

• You have the ability to challenge the status quo constructively and to proactively contribute to improvements in the business and in the legal department.

• You are self-motivated strategic thinker good communicator and hands-on teammate that thrives in a fast-paced environment

• You have strong analytical and decision-making skills.

• You have strong eye for business and pragmatic problem-solving skills in the context of legal compliance or regulatory requirements

• You are a continuous learner and curious for new developments.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Law degree from a reputable University

• Qualified lawyer in Sweden- bar certified lawyer i.e. current or former member of the Swedish Bar Association (Advokatsamfundet) is necessary

• A minimum of 5 years experience obtained via a combination of private practice and in-house preferably in the medical device biotech or pharmaceutical industries

• Proven track record of managing complex legal and compliance issues

• In-depth knowledge of healthcare laws regulations and compliance standards in Sweden

• Deep understanding of the Nordics market and culture will be a plus

• High level of integrity professionalism and ethical standards

• Fluent in written and oral English and Swedish

Who we are

A healthier future drives us to innovate. Together more than 100000 employees across the globe are dedicated to advance science ensuring everyone has access to healthcare today and for generations to come. Our efforts result in more than 26 million people treated with our medicines and over 30 billion tests conducted using our Diagnostics products. We empower each other to explore new possibilities foster creativity and keep our ambitions high so we can deliver life-changing healthcare solutions that make a global impact.

Lets build a healthier future together.

Roche is an Equal Opportunity Employer.