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Diversity & Inclusion / EEO

We are committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams representative of the patients and communities we serve.

Description du poste :

Job Description

2023 will potentially see Sandoz become a standalone organization! Already a global market leader in Generics and Biosimilar medicine, this is an exciting, once-in-a-career opportunity to set our own path forward as an independent, purpose-driven organization, and as the founders of a new Sandoz, this is a time of immense opportunity for us all, both professionally and personally!

Together we will shape the future of Sandoz\\xe2\\x80\\xa6 are you ready to make a difference?

The Legal & ERC Counsel is responsible for providing pro-active, in-depth, business-focused legal advice in all matters that are relevant to Sandoz Switzerland. In addition, the position holder is responsible for establishing, promoting, and reinforcing ethics and compliance standards and programs, aligned with local laws and regulations and company-wide policies while supporting strong risk awareness and high integrity culture.

Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• As a strong business partner continually provide advice and guidance to the business on legal (e.g., contracts, intellectual property, product liability, data privacy, trade secret, computer crime, litigation, labor issues, patient support programs, disease awareness and other related matters) and compliance (e.g., risk management process, ethical decision-making, compliance culture) topics:
• Negotiate, draft and settle contracts (e.g., commercial agreements) in line with business needs
• Support and monitor the work of outside legal counsels in managing disputes, litigation and investigations
• Collaborate and partner closely with business and other functions to support the compliance risk management process and identify and manage risks in manner that drives the business forward to best serve patients
• Establish and foster compliance and legal standards / policies / SOPs based on Swiss law, internal policies and guidelines / implementing procedures
• Establish an annual local training plan for Sandoz internal compliance & legal guidelines and conduct trainings and onboardings for employees
• Ensure allegations of misconduct are reported in a timely manner and support investigation (where necessary)
• Champion speak-up, transparency and a culture of integrity and ethical decision-making throughout the organization as well as tone from the top
• Ensure fulfillment with disclosure obligations and manage legal housekeeping (e.g., archiving of contracts, legal SOPs)
• In Collaboration with Sandoz IP function, conduct risk assessment regarding IP
• Support preparation of internal and external audits & monitorings and remediation of potential findings

Description du profil :

Minimum Requirements

What you will bring to the role:

• Education: Master of Law / bar admission
• Fluency in German and English is essential. French language skills are advantageous
• Relevant experience as outside counsel/ in-house legal counsel or compliance manager
• Excellent verbal and written communications, presentation and advocacy skills
• Ability to work cross functionally with strong relationship management skills
• Experience in project and process management
• Passion for business integrity topics and impeccable integrity track record
• Results driven and solution orientated with a focused mindset. \"Get-things-done\" mentality.

Why Sandoz?

Almost 500 million patients were touched by Sandoz generic and biosimilar medicines in 2022 and while we\\\'re proud of this, we know there is more we could do to continue to help pioneer access to medicines for people around the world.

We are at a pivotal moment in our history giving us the freedom to invest in our future so we can continue to help millions of people access affordable high-quality medicines. Together we will shape the future of Sandoz, building an organization from the ground up and in return, experience an ambitious environment with impactful, flexible-hybrid careers, where diversity is welcomed and where personal growth is encouraged!

The future is ours to shape!
#Sandoz

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:
Sandoz is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams representative of the patients and communities we serve.

Accessibility and accommodation
Novartis group is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to all individuals. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the recruitment process, or in order to receive more detailed information about the essential functions of a position, please send an e-mail to and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please include the job requisition number in your message.

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