Function: Legal Associate
Percentage: 60%
Reporting Line: General Counsel
Company Profile
• AC Immune is a clinical-stage Swiss biotech company focused on developing innovative therapeutics and diagnostics for Alzheimer's and other neurodegenerative diseases.
• The company has over 160 employees from 20+ nationalities, went public in 2016, and is listed on NASDAQ.
• AC Immune SA is a progressive, equal opportunity employer.
Key Responsibilities
Legal:
* Support all aspects of clinical trials, including review, drafting, and analysis of clinical trial agreements.
* Review of informed consent forms.
* Ensure compliance with healthcare laws, including interactions with Healthcare Organisations and Professionals (e.g., gifts, meals, sponsorship).
Data Privacy:
* Collaborate with the Data Privacy Officer to ensure compliance with data privacy laws.
* Advise on data privacy matters, draft and review data processing agreements.
* Define and draft SOPs, work instructions, privacy notices, and terms of use related to data privacy.
* Organize and lead the quarterly Data Protection Governance Committee.
* Conduct regular training on data privacy for employees.
Compliance:
* Support compliance with laws such as the code of conduct, insider policies, and related-party policies.
Contract Management:
* Manage and maintain the company's contract database and filing system.
Qualifications & Skills Required
* Master's degree in law from a recognized Swiss or foreign university.
* Experience with EU GDPR, Swiss data protection laws, privacy impact assessments, and drafting/reviewing data processing agreements.
* Knowledge of healthcare regulations.
Personal Attributes
* Team player with cross-functional openness.
* Quick learner with a proactive attitude.
* Ability to synthesize, analyze, and communicate key information effectively.
* Strong interpersonal skills for networking and internal collaboration.
* Adaptability to changing priorities.
* Leadership and project management skills.
* Fluency in English and excellent legal drafting skills in English.
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