We are seeking a highly qualified and experienced Legal Head to lead and manage the legal function of our pharmaceutical organization. The incumbent will oversee all legal, regulatory, and compliance matters with a focus on civil, criminal, and corporate law . The role requires strategic leadership, risk mitigation, strong litigation management, and regulatory foresight specific to the pharmaceutical sector. Role & responsibilities 1. Legal Strategy s Governance Define and execute the companys legal strategy aligned with business objectives. Serve as a legal advisor to senior leadership on key strategic matters. 2. Contract Management s Commercial Law Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial contracts, including manufacturing, distribution, licensing, marketing, and vendor agreements. Ensure compliance with domestic and international trade laws impacting pharmaceutical operations. 3. Litigation s Dispute Resolution Oversee and manage civil, criminal, and regulatory litigation involving the company. Liaise with external counsel for litigation strategy, court proceedings, and regulatory disputes. Represent the company in matters before courts, tribunals, and government authorities. Will be responsible for business litigation overseas as well. 4. Regulatory Compliance (Pharma-Specific) Ensure adherence to laws relating to the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, DPCO, CDSCO regulations, and other pharma-sector mandates. Guide the regulatory affairs and quality teams on legal implications of drug approvals, labelling, marketing practices, and clinical trials. 6. Criminal Law s Internal Investigations Lead and advise on internal investigations, fraud, whistleblower cases, and criminal allegations. Interact with enforcement agencies, including police, ED, CBI, and drug authorities, where needed. 7. Intellectual Property (IP) Oversight Provide legal support on IP strategy, including trademarks, patents, and brand protection. Collaborate with IP counsel to handle infringement issues, patent filings, and brand disputes. 8. Team Management s Leadership Lead a team of in-house legal professionals and coordinate with external legal experts. Build legal awareness across departments through training and proactive support. Preferred candidate profile Educational Qualification: LLB/LLM from a reputed university; specialization in Corporate or Criminal Law preferred. Experience: Minimum 20+ years of legal experience with at least 5 years in a leadership role, preferably within the pharmaceutical or healthcare industry. Expertise: Strong command over civil, criminal, corporate, and pharma regulatory laws. Skills: Proven experience in litigation management and legal risk assessment. Excellent contract drafting, negotiation, and communication skills. Strong ethical compass and ability to lead in a complex regulatory environment

Job Title: Branch Manager We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Branch Manager to oversee all branch operations effectively. The successful candidate will ensure the smooth functioning of various departments within the branch, including accounts, billing, stores, godown & dispatch. Also, admin and liaison functions related to the branch. Role & responsibilities 1. Manage and supervise all branch operations in accordance with company policies and procedures. 2. Handle branch accounts, billing, and ensure compliance with all applicable taxation laws, including TDS, GST, and other direct and indirect taxes. 3. Maintain proper inventory levels in the stores and godown to meet customer demands and minimize stockouts. 4. Ensure timely billing and dispatch of products to customers while maintaining accuracy and efficiency in the dispatch process. 5. Provide leadership and guidance to branch staff fostering a positive work environment and promoting teamwork. Also, train new hires on office policies and procedures. 6. Prepare and submit regular reports on branch operations, financial performance, inventory status, and other relevant metrics to HO. 7. Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements and company policies at the branch level. 8. Co-ordinate with corporate office, stockist / trade channels, Sales Managers in the course of execution of branch operations. 9. Review the existing processes, analyse their effectiveness and suggest process improvement if applicable. 10. Identify problems in operations process and resolve them in quickly and timely manner. 11. Manage inbound and outbound transportation. Preferred candidate profile - Bachelor's degree in Commerce or related field. - Age: Around 40 years - 10-12 years of relevant work experience in branch or C&F operations in the pharmaceutical industry. - Proven track record of handling branch operations with a monthly turnover of around 10 crores. - Proficiency in computer applications and MS Office suite. - Hands on experience with SAP. - Strong understanding of financial management principles and all applicable taxes. - Strong interpersonal skills and communication skills. - High level of integrity and professionalism.