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As Legal and Compliance Partner (LCP) you will play a critical role in ensuring that our pharmaceutical operations adhere to all relevant laws, regulations and internal policies. You will provide strategic legal advice and compliance guidance across multiple areas of the business, including regulatory affairs, commercial operations, clinical trials, product development, marketing practices, risk management, business continuity management and GDPR.

The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of pharmaceutical industry regulations, a strong legal background, and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

Career Opportunities and Challenges

Coordinate local compliance endeavors, ensures that the Roche Group Code of Conduct is consistently complied with, conducts risk based compliance monitoring and supports all local compliance initiatives

Prepare and draft of legal documents

Oversee the process of contract management

Provide a retrieval of of professional information in legal sources (e.g. professional literature, press, internet, ASPI)

Drive healthcare compliance activities (i.e. monitoring, R & O assessment, advise, co-creation of solutions, gaps analysis and risk detection)

Participate on local Standard Operation Processes (SOPs) creation related to legal & compliance 

Coordinate communication with external legal advisor and/or State Authorities on affiliate’s legal matters (if needed)

Actively participate on revision, creation and implementation of GDRP related documents and training for the affiliate

Provide support to License to Operate Lead with coordination of vital projects, initiatives and activities related to the affiliate´s reputation and compliance

Support the local affiliate to foster a mindset/culture of compliance (ensure all employees are aware/trained of correct business behaviour, monitor and control business ethics, support, execute and follow up the local compliance, safety and quality concerns, following the rules and regulation of Roche global policies and guidelines and the local legislation)

Who You Are

University Law Degree 

Demonstrated work experience in a similar role within pharmaceutical domain or healthcare sector (minimum of 1 year)

Work experience with drafting and preparing legal documents

Knowledge of all relevant legislation, guidelines and industry policies is required

Advanced skills with MS Office tools, experience working within G-suit (G-sheets, G-forms, G-slides, etc.) is a plus

English language written and spoken fluency, local language at native level is a must

High level of verbal and written communication skills (e.g. communicating opinions, recommendations and fact-based topics clearly and concisely)

Ability to handle complex topics and drive informative decisions

High integrity, discretion and compliance values

Proven prioritization skills, persistency to drive to achieve objectives

Create functional relationships and collaboration across cross-departments with colleagues over whom he/she has no direct authority

Accepts change and adapts to fast-paced environment with changing conditions

Salary starts from 2500 EUR gross/month. Final salary depends on the level of experience, skills and qualifications.

At Roche, more than 100,000 people across 100 countries are pushing back the frontiers of healthcare. Working together, we’ve become one of the world’s leading research-focused healthcare groups. Our success is built on innovation, curiosity and diversity.

Roche is an Equal Opportunity Employer.