Legal & Compliance Specialist (dfm) | Vienna, Austria

Job Description Summary

Job Description

Sandoz is going through an exciting and transformative period as a global leader and pioneering provider of sustainable Biosimilar and Generic medicines. By creating a new and ambitious path it will provide a unique opportunity for us all both professionally and personally. Join us the future is ours to shape!

The Legal and Compliance Specialist supports the daytoday delivery of Sandoz Austrias Legal & Compliance activities with a balanced 50/50 focus on corporate governance corporate legal and overarching Country L&C matters and Legal & Compliance support for Commercial Operations.

The role contributes to the implementation of global and local Compliance requirements and supports adherence to applicable legal and regulatory standards working in close alignment with the Head Legal & Compliance Austria and the Legal & Compliance Manager.

On the corporate side the role is responsible for operational corporate legal work including maintaining company records drafting resolutions minuting meetings preparing corporate documentation and coordinating with external law firms and notaries as well as supporting on overarching Country L&C matters in alignment with the Head Legal & Compliance.

Your Key Responsibilities:

Your responsibilities include but not limited to:

Corporate Governance & Corporate Legal Matters (approx. 50%)

• Support and coordinate company management and corporate governance for the Austrian legal entities in close alignment with the Head Legal & Compliance Austria.

• Prepare and manage operational corporate legal work including drafting resolutions minuting meetings maintaining company registers and managing corporate documentation.

• Coordinate shareholder supervisory board and auditor meetings including agendas materials and documentation.

• Act as coordination and operational point of contact for external law firms notaries auditors and internal stakeholders on corporate governance matters as well as any internal reporting requirements within Sandoz Group / Headquarters.

• Support statutory filings WiEReG reporting corporate archiving and annual financialstatementrelated corporate documentation in collaboration with Finance

• Support Country L&C Head on any Country related L&L matters.

Legal & Compliance Support for Commercial Operations (approx. 50%)

• Support the implementation and execution of global and local Legal & Compliance policies processes and requirements under the guidance of senior Legal & Compliance roles.

• Contribute to audit readiness audit coordination and remediation activities.

• Support key Global Compliance processes and tools (e.g. CORE Conflicts of Interest Risk Assessments ERM audits TPRM Contract Management Contract Lifecycle Management Dawn Raid Guidance Training Material).

• Provide operational legal and compliance support on defined topics escalating complex or highrisk matters as appropriate.

• Support compliance awareness activities trainings investigations contract applications and legal reporting within defined scope.

What youll bring to the role:

Essential Requirements:

• Austrian law school or business law school (Bachelor degree) or advanced in the studies

• Excellent communication and negotiation skills in written

• Minimum 1 year of experience in a coordination / administrative role ideally including managing or supporting Legal work and projects

• Fluent in English and German

• Strong organizational prioritization and multitasking skills with the ability to manage multiple topics in parallel in a structured and reliable manner.

• Solid analytical and problemsolving skills with the ability to understand and assess legal and compliance issues within a defined scope and escalate appropriately.

• Very good written and verbal communication skills with confidence in interacting with internal stakeholders and external partners in a professional and discreet manner.

• Ability to work independently on operational legal and compliance matters while aligning closely with senior Legal & Compliance colleagues.

• High attention to detail and accuracy particularly when handling corporate legal documentation compliance processes and regulatory requirements.

• Proven ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion sound judgment and integrity.

• Good understanding of legal terminology and compliance concepts with the ability to apply policies procedures and guidelines in practice.

• Ability to work effectively under time pressure and manage competing priorities in a dynamic environment.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word Excel PowerPoint Outlook) and confidence in working with legal and compliance systems and repositories.

• Professional reliable and culturally sensitive working style with openness to change and continuous improvement.

Youll receive:

• Attractive salary with incentive program

• Modern company pension scheme

• Flexible working hours / home-office depending on the position

• 14 weeks of paid parental leave

• Additional days off (bridge-days)

• Meal vouchers

• Wellbeing & mental health offers

• Learning and development options for your personal and professional growth

• Worldwide career opportunities

In accordance with Austrian law we are obliged to disclose the minimum salary as stated in the collective bargaining agreement. For this position the minimum salary is EUR 59.78196/year (on a full-time basis).

In most cases however the actual salary will be higher as we strive to maintain a competitive position in the market and consider your previous experience qualifications and individual competencies.

Why Sandoz

With investments in new development capabilities production sites new acquisitions and partnerships we have the opportunity to shape the future of Sandoz and help even more people gain access to low-cost high-quality medicines sustainably.

Our momentum is powered by an open collaborative culture driven by our talented and ambitious colleagues who in return for applying their skills experience an agile and collegiate environment with impactful careers where diversity of thought is welcomed and where personal growth is supported!

Join us help us make healthcare fairer and faster.

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:

We are committed to building an outstanding inclusive work environment and fostering diverse teams that represent the patients and communities we serve.

If you require assistance during the application process due to a medical condition physical disability or a neurodiverse condition please contact us at .

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