REQ-10010370
Jun 21, 2024
India

Summary

To provide legal counsel to assigned business functions or senior leadership teams within a global BF/BU or Corporate function or lead the function for a country organization through business partnering, acting as a legal advisor and Business Partner by shaping their business decisions, negotiating contracts, managing litigation and counselling on substantive area legal issues. To lead large or complex legal projects and transactions based on deep legal expertise.Typically leads the Legal function for a large country / cluster of countries or manage a legal substantive area globally

About the Role

Novartis is seeking for a leader with exceptional work behaviors to join our team as the Head of Legal Business Services in Hyderabad. This is a unique opportunity to be a part of the organization and make a significant impact in the legal field.

Responsibilities:

  • Lead and manage the Legal Business Services team, ensuring detailed execution of all legal operations and processes
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to determine legal requirements and successfully implement solutions
  • Offer legal guidance and assistance to internal team members on a diverse array of legal topics
  • Develop and maintain strong relationships with external partners, including law firms and regulatory bodies
  • Stay updated on relevant legal and industry trends to ensure compliance with all applicable laws and regulations
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives to optimize legal processes and enhance efficiency

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in Law or a related field; advanced degree preferred
  • Proven experience as a legal professional, with at least 16 years of relevant work experience
  • Demonstrated ability to effectively lead and manage a team that consistently achieves outstanding results.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with individuals at all levels of the organization.
  • In-depth knowledge of legal frameworks and regulations relevant to the pharmaceutical industry
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, with a high level of adaptability and resilience

Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse team’s representative of the patients and communities we serve.

Why Novartis?
769 million lives were touched by Novartis medicines in 2020, and while we’re proud of this, we know there is so much more we could do to help improve and extend people’s lives.
We believe new insights, perspectives and ground-breaking solutions can be found at the intersection of medical science and digital innovation. That a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment inspires new ways of working.

We believe our potential can thrive and grow in an unbossed culture underpinned by integrity, curiosity and flexibility. And we can reinvent what's possible, when we collaborate with courage to aggressively and ambitiously tackle the world’s toughest medical challenges. Because the greatest risk in life, is the risk of never trying!
Imagine what you could do here at Novartis!

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? https://www.novartis.com/about/strategy/people-and-culture

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Operations
CTS
India
Hyderabad (Office)
Propiedad legal e intelectual y cumplimiento
Full time
Regular
No

Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams' representative of the patients and communities we serve.

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REQ-10010370

Head, Legal Business Services

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