Associate Director, Legal Counsel

At VIATRIS, we see healthcare not as it is but as it should be. We act courageously and are uniquely positioned to be a source of stability in a world of evolving healthcare needs.

Viatris empowers people worldwide to live healthier at every stage of life.

We do so via: 

Access – Providing high quality trusted medicines regardless of geography or circumstance;
Leadership – Advancing sustainable operations and innovative solutions to improve patient health; and 
Partnership – Leveraging our collective expertise to connect people to products and services. 
 

At VIATRIS, we see healthcare not as it is but as it should be. We act courageously and are uniquely positioned to be a source of stability in a world of evolving healthcare needs.

Viatris empowers people worldwide to live healthier at every stage of life.

We do so via:

Access – Providing high-quality trusted medicines regardless of geography or circumstance.

Leadership – Advancing sustainable operations and innovative solutions to improve patient health; and

Partnership – Leveraging our collective expertise to connect people to products and services.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice as directed/requested, mainly advising for all aspects related to clinical trials in terms of legal questions, e.g. contracts with investigators and hospitals

• Liaise with the Clinical Development Department and Global Strategic Sourcing Department to discuss all legal matters relating to a clinical trial

• Advise on balancing risk and benefit when conducting clinical trials in different legislation (e.g. different damage claims coverage regulation etc);

• Draft, negotiate and finalize various agreements, e.g. Clinical Trial Agreements from Phase I to IV, MSAs and Service Agreements with service providers as well as all types of documents within the clinical development department, e.g. ICFs, Power of Attorneys, internal policies where legal input is required;

• Monitoring and tracking all relevant clinical regulation worldwide;

• Collaborate with team of global and regional attorneys and other internal professionals engaged in the above.

Key Skills

• Excellent negotiation and diplomacy skills

• Excellent writing and presentation skills

• Strong ability and motivation to develop problem solving strategies and execute on them

• Strong ability to conduct risk assessments pertaining to legal aspects in clinical trials

• Strong ability to act efficiently in different cultural environments

• Fluent in English; German and French would be an advantage

• Computer literacy with knowledge of applications, including Microsoft Excel and Word

Educational Qualifications

• Master of Law, preferably with Bar Admission (Swiss, EU)

Job Experience

• Minimum of 5 to 8 years post-qualified experience in the pharmaceutical industry, especially in the clinical development field

• Experience in negotiating complex contracts with services providers, e.g., CROs within the clinical development department

• Experience in negotiating clinical trial agreements with institutions/investigators globally

• In-dept knowledge about GxP framework, ICH guidelines and Declaration of Helsinki

• In-dept knowledge about data protection regulation globally

• In-dept knowledge about relevant compliance matters, e.g. kick-back laws etc.

• Understanding of medicinal treatments

Must be eligible to work in given location (Citizen or appropriate Visa holder).

At Viatris, we offer competitive salaries, benefits, and an inclusive environment where you can use your experiences, perspectives, and skills to help make an impact on the lives of others.

Viatris is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, or any other characteristic protected by laws, rules, or regulations.

At Viatris, we offer competitive salaries, benefits and an inclusive environment where you can use your experiences, perspectives and skills to help make an impact on the lives of others. 

Viatris is an Equal Opportunity Employer.