Legal Counsel / Bangalore/ Global Pharma MNC

Legal Counsel/ Global Pharma MNC/ Bangalore

Industry pref - Pharma, Medical Devices, Lifesciences AND Healthcare

A global Pharma MNC is seeking a highly competent and experienced Legal Counsel to provide comprehensive legal support to pharmaceutical business in India and the Asia region. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional legal expertise, strategic thinking, and the ability to influence and collaborate across all levels of the organization.

CORE JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: •

In close partnership with regional and/or local legal, business, and cross-functional teams, provide strategic commercial legal advice and support to pharmaceutical business in India region, with additional responsibilities extending to some legal work across Asia.

• Serve as a key member of the India Affiliate Management Team and actively contribute to strategic planning and decision-making processes to find innovative solutions and unlock opportunities for

• Support and/or drive workstreams within the Legal Therapeutics team on strategic matters or projects in novel areas of law or business transactions.

• Develop proactive leadership offering business oriented, efficient, flexible, and long-term solutions for core strategic business challenges, anticipating hurdles and evaluating the broader business impact.

Independently identify legal issues and risks, conduct thorough legal analysis, and deliver expert substantive advice and risk-based solutions concerning a broad range of complex legal, regulatory, and compliance issues in alignment with policies and standards.

• Lead the drafting, reviewing, and negotiation of legal agreements in accordance with business objectives and requirements, including vendor agreements, distribution agreements, promotion and marketing agreements, wholesaler agreements, manufacturing agreements, service agreements, supply agreements, and agreements with healthcare professionals and organizations.

• Independently manage and resolve disputes and litigation involving (with the effective use of external counsel as needed) to ensure optimal outcomes for .

Enhance and refine legal framework by developing and maintaining standard contract templates, working tools, and legal processes to drive consistency and efficiency.

• Design and deliver impactful legal training programs for the business and functional teams to ensure understanding of and compliance with key legal requirements.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: •

Law degree from a reputable university.

Minimum of 10 years of post-qualification experience, ideally within a reputable law firm and as an in-house legal counsel in a multinational organization.

• Prior in-house legal experience within a global pharmaceutical company and/or with pharmaceutical industry-specific regulations is preferred.

• General understanding of / experience in following areas is a plus: antitrust and competition, compliance and anti-bribery, data privacy and protection, and intellectual property.

Skills and Attributes:

• Fluency in written and spoken English.

• Strong communication and influencing skills, with demonstrated ability to work effectively in crossfunctional teams and build strong relationships with senior stakeholders.

• Agile and able to work effectively and proactively both independently and in teams.

• Confident in managing risks and navigating legal and regulatory complexities to make comprehensive decisions which prioritize key business priorities and are consistent with the law and Code of Conduct and policies.

Puja.k@maxisclinical.com

Regards

Puja Khemchandani