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The Position

Roche Pharma in Johannesburg has a vacancy for a Head of Legal Compliance Privacy & Risk.

Are you a legal expert with sharp analytical thinking a passion for compliance and an impeccable sense of integrity We are looking for you to join our dynamic team! This pivotal role supports our companys operations by managing risk compliance and legal strategies in alignment with Roche corporate standards and legislation. Youll be instrumental in ensuring the protection of the companys legal interests while driving our vision of excellence.

As our Legal Compliance Privacy Risk Lead you will:

• Shape and drive both strategic and operational plans for the Legal and Compliance function.

• Oversee legal compliance and risk management with a focus on corporate governance and adherence to legislation.

• Contribute to the broader organizational strategy while managing transformation initiatives and organizational opportunities.

• Act as the company secretary supporting board activities maintaining corporate records and aligning policy implementation with international best practices.

• Serve as a data privacy officer ensuring compliance with data protection regulations such as POPIA and PAIA while managing related compliance risks.

Key Challenges:

• Strategic Leadership: Develop long-term legal and compliance strategies that align with the companys vision and ensure effective implementation with measurable outcomes.

• Risk Management: Proactively manage affiliate and healthcare risk frameworks minimize legal exposure and safeguard organizational interests.

• Governance Expertise: Offer advisory support on legal disputes audits and board-level decision-making while ensuring compliance with evolving regulations.

• Driving Transformation: Proactively address compliance gaps build robust legal templates and provide world-class training on legal and compliance matters.

• Operational Efficiency: Track performance implement corrective actions and ensure every decision is aligned with financial commitments and strategic priorities.

• People Leadership: Inspire manage and mentor a high-performing team fostering personal and professional growth among team members.

Who You Are as Our Ideal Candidate

You are a seasoned legal professional known for your strategic foresight solid understanding of legislation and deep commitment to integrity and compliance. Specifically you bring:

Qualifications & Experience:

• An LLB or equivalent degree and admitted Attorney or Advocate.

• 10 years of legal commercial experience in corporate environments (Multinational experience within the Pharmaceutical/Medical industries is essential).

• 3-5 years of executive management and/or board experience.

• Expertise in the Companies Act Labour Legislation Data Protection Laws (POPIA/PAIA) and general contracting. Pharmaceutical or Competition Law experience is a bonus.

Required Skills & Abilities:

• Exceptional analytical thinking problem-solving and attention to detail.

• Strong leadership resource management and relationship-building skills.

• Effective verbal and written communication tailored to multiple levels of stakeholders.

• A proactive approach to policy adaptation and governance enabling innovative solutions to complex challenges.

• High levels of political savvy and situational responsiveness ensuring success in dynamic and regulated environments.

Required Mindset:

• You demonstrate integrity maturity and self-management.

• You are passionate about developing teams driving collaboration and advancing organizational health.

• You approach challenges with curiosity resilience and a relentless focus on solutions that align with the companys mission.

Additional Requirements:

• Willingness to travel nationally and internationally as needed.

Why Join Us

This is more than just a legal and compliance role its an opportunity to shape the future of a progressive globally recognized organization. You will be empowered to make impactful decisions supported by exceptional colleagues in a collaborative environment where integrity meets innovation.

If this speaks to your expertise and passion we want to hear from you! Lets shape the future together.

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.