Legal Counsel, International

What You’ll Do When was the last time you helped bring a life‑changing medicine to patients who had no other options? If the question sparks excitement rather than hesitation—read on. Reporting to the VP, Associate General Counsel, International, you will serve as a legal business partner supporting BridgeBio’s operations across European markets. You will be a hands‑on contributor to pre‑launch activities, commercial launch readiness, and ongoing operations across Europe, focused on the core legal processes that help the business operate effectively and compliantly, including commercial contracting, MLR review, and compliance support. Depending on your experience and background, you will also provide strategic legal guidance to the leadership team and local functions—Commercial, Medical, Finance, HR, Regulatory, Market Access—ensuring local law compliance, operational excellence, and a commitment to high standards of integrity and ethics. This role combines strategic influence with hands‑on legal execution, suited for a pragmatic, business‑oriented counsel who thrives in a fast‑paced, science‑driven biotech environment. Responsibilities Commercial Contracting Day‑to‑Day Legal Support Draft, review, negotiate, and advise on a broad range of agreements, including supplier and vendor agreements, master services agreements, service agreements, NDAs/CDAs, technology and digital services contracts, and other ancillary commercial documents. Provide day‑to‑day legal support across Commercial, Medical Affairs, Regulatory, Market Access, Procurement, Finance and Supply Chain, on contractual and commercial matters, ensuring alignment with applicable laws, internal policies, and business objectives. Advise on contract structuring, liability and risk allocation, and contract interpretation, and help manage the full contracting lifecycle in partnership with business stakeholders. Commercial Launch, Marketing Promotional Review Support launch readiness across relevant European markets by advising on pre‑marketing activities, field force materials, promotional reviews, patient support initiatives and operational readiness questions. Support MLR (Medical, Legal, Regulatory) review for International, ensuring promotional and medical materials meet European and/or country requirements, giving clear, enabling advice on claims, fair balance, substantiation, and appropriate risk mitigation. Develop and maintain European‑specific promotional review guidelines and support cross‑functional stakeholders on compliant pre‑marketing and promotion practices. Strategic Leadership Business Partnering (depending on experience) Partner with the VP, Associate General Counsel, International, and senior BridgeBio International leadership to execute BridgeBio’s global expansion strategy, working closely with BridgeBio affiliates within the region and global cross‑functional teams. Serve as a strategic legal advisor to relevant EU GMs with respect to European regional and country operations, ensuring alignment with global Legal and Compliance priorities. Translate complex legal and regulatory risks into clear, actionable, business‑enabling guidance that balances agility with compliance. Operational Excellence Cross‑Functional Partnership Partner closely with the global Compliance function to identify, assess, and manage regional compliance risks, including competition law, anti‑bribery and anti‑corruption, sanctions, and commercial governance, while supporting guidance and oversight on applicable industry codes and ethical standards across Europe. Advise Commercial, Medical, Market Access, Patient Advocacy, and related functions on marketing, labeling, advisory boards, speaker programs, and other interactions to ensure compliance with applicable healthcare laws and industry standards. Champion continuous improvement in legal operations, including the implementation and responsible use of modern legal tools, templates, playbooks, and AI‑enabled solutions. Contribute to legal training, knowledge sharing, and a culture of legal excellence across the wider Legal Department. Handle additional legal projects and operational matters as assigned. Location and Travel Required in‑office collaboration 2–3 days per week at the Zug Office. Some domestic and international travel is expected when required. Qualifications Swiss or EU‑qualified lawyer in pharmaceutical or biotech with 6+ years of post‑qualification experience in a multinational environment. 10+ years required for Director level. Deep knowledge of EU and national pharma/healthcare laws, promotional codes, anti‑bribery laws, industry trade association standards, global privacy requirements, competition laws; extensive cross‑disciplinary experience in European jurisdictions. Exposure to additional jurisdictions is a plus. MLR (Medical, Legal, Regulatory) involvement/experience is a must. Demonstrated ability to provide strategic guidance at leadership level while remaining hands‑on in execution