Overview
Senior R&D Counsel, Global Medical Affairs (GMA) and Quality. As Legal Counsel supporting Global Medical Affairs and Quality, you'll provide strategic guidance on GxP matters across Development and Biomedical Research. This high-impact role offers a unique opportunity to shape compliance and influence decision-making in a dynamic, science-led environment. If you're passionate about partnering with cross-functional teams and driving excellence in global standards, we’d love to hear from you.
Location: Basel, Switzerland (Hybrid)
About The Role
Key Responsibilities
* Strategic Legal Partnering – Lead legal support for Global Medical Affairs (GMA), including Medical Affairs Excellence and Governance, evidence generation, Scientific Communication and field medical activities.
* Legal & Medical Governance Leadership – Provide pragmatic legal counsel to advance GMA strategies across the enterprise, offering practical guidance and proactively identifying opportunities and solutions that reflect needs across the Novartis enterprise and RDC continuum.
* Global Standards & Controls – Advise on creation and implementation of global standards and processes for medical programs (e.g., Investigator Initiated trials, non-interventional studies, and managed access programs).
* Evidence Generation Strategy – Counsel on development of global evidence generation strategies involving Phase 3, Phase 4, real world evidence, investigator-initiated trials and in-licensing programs for various products to address US and top market needs and priority evidence gaps to optimize access and clinical adoption.
* Strategic Scientific Communication Compliance – Guide compliant execution of medical education and communications across Global, International and U.S. Medical Affairs, embedding best practices.
* Cross-Functional Coordination – Ensure consistency across global, international, and U.S. Medical Affairs.
* Regional Support – Provide legal guidance to regional Medical Affairs and Quality teams.
* Governance Board Engagement – Assist and deputize for Head Legal Global Medical Affairs, PS&PV and Quality on cases brought to GGO Governance Board.
* Training & Oversight – Deliver legal training and compliance guidance across global functions on risks in the Medical Affairs area.
* R&D Quality Legal Support – Advise on Quality (GxP) issues in Biomedical Research and Development, collaborating with Quality Assurance, Legal Operations and all relevant teams.
* Compliance & Risk Management – Ensure adherence to laws, regulations, policies, and legal governance. Advise on compliance issues, policies and operations as they relate to medical, GxP activities, and coordinate pharmacovigilance related matters with the R&D Legal Head Safety.
* External Landscape Monitoring – Track legal and industry trends to proactively advise senior leaders.
Essential Requirements
* Law Degree or equivalent & licensed to practice law (e.g., admitted to the Bar or equivalent)
* Proficiency in English required – spoken & written
* Demonstrated post qualification experience required: ideally within a healthcare / pharmaceutical environment, or with a top-tier law firm representing healthcare & technology clients.
* Strong ability to analyze complex legal issues with excellent problem-solving skills
* Strong verbal & written communication skills; high ability to influence and negotiate
* Proven ability to work within tight timelines and demanding clients/business partners
* Experience handling a high volume of activity involving multiple, complex projects simultaneously
* Professional & culturally sensitive work ethic
* Ability to work in high pressure environments with a proactive approach and curious mindset
* Ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional and multi-cultural teams
* Strong business acumen and change management capability
Commitment To Diversity & Inclusion
We are committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams representative of the patients and communities we serve.
Accessibility And Accommodation
Novartis is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to all individuals. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the recruitment process, please email inclusion.switzerland@novartis.com with your request and contact information, including the job requisition number.
Why Novartis
Helping people with disease and their families takes more than innovative science. It takes a community of smart, passionate people like you. Collaborating, supporting and inspiring each other. Combining to achieve breakthroughs that change patients’ lives. Ready to create a brighter future together?
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Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Research, Analyst, and Information Technology
Industries
* Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
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