Job description
Millions! Novartis made a decision to pursue early discovery research internally to allow us to quickly translate the most impactful discoveries into therapeutics for millions of patients
Purpose:
This position is responsible for providing business focused legal advice, counselling and leadership on development matters for the US Global Drug Development function of the Novartis Global Drug Development (GDD) Organization. This position also supports the Novartis Clinical Procurement Function in its clinical sourcing activities. The position will provide legal support to the US GDD Organization as center of excellence on all legal questions relating to drug development. This includes issues relating to Technical Research and Development, Medical Affairs, Medical Programs, and regulatory questions. The incumbent will: (i) act as a Legal Business Partner/advisor for the US GDD organization to provide strategic direction and leadership for all related legal matters, advising on general issues and guiding the GDD Organization in the US.
Major Accountabilities:
Purpose:
This position is responsible for providing business focused legal advice, counselling and leadership on development matters for the US Global Drug Development function of the Novartis Global Drug Development (GDD) Organization. This position also supports the Novartis Clinical Procurement Function in its clinical sourcing activities. The position will provide legal support to the US GDD Organization as center of excellence on all legal questions relating to drug development. This includes issues relating to Technical Research and Development, Medical Affairs, Medical Programs, and regulatory questions. The incumbent will: (i) act as a Legal Business Partner/advisor for the US GDD organization to provide strategic direction and leadership for all related legal matters, advising on general issues and guiding the GDD Organization in the US.
Major Accountabilities:
- Contracts: Provide legal counsel and risk management on US contracts related to drug development, including but not limited to, vendor agreements, digital activities and research collaborations.
- Functional Leadership: Actively contribute to GDD Legal through participating in initiatives to build departmental knowledge and capabilities by sharing best practices. Partners with colleagues to contribute expertise as needed.
- Business partner to GDO in the day-to-day operations of GDO’s activities.
- Interface with GDO clinical contract managers in International Region to develop playbooks and provide training and to resolve escalated legal/contractual questions.
- Support legal positioning on communications by GDO.
- Liaise with CONEXTS, Novartis IMI country lawyers, CRO lawyers and other external legal resources, in order to provide optimal legal support for GDD activities globally in all countries without dedicated local GDD Legal resources (International Region).
- Provide thought leadership in clinical contracting for International Region, balancing legal/financial risk with speed and efficiency of study commencement/completion (in close collaboration with the Head of Legal GDO & GDD US).
- Support Medical Programs and Patient Safety in the US in collaboration with Head Legal CMO&PS.
- Active participation as a member of the GDD Legal Team
EEO Statement
The Novartis Group of Companies are Equal Opportunity Employers and take pride in maintaining a diverse environment. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. We are committed to building diverse teams, representative of the patients and communities we serve, and we strive to create an inclusive workplace that cultivates bold innovation through collaboration and empowers our people to unleash their full potential.
Minimum requirements
What you will bring to the role:
Education:
Juris Doctor or equivalent degree, prior Bachelor’s or equivalent 4-year university degree
Bar admission
Fluency in English essential; knowledge of Spanish and/or French will be a plus, but not required.
Experience:
Why Novartis?
766 million lives were touched by Novartis medicines in 2021, 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!
Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:
Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse team’s representative of the patients and communities we serve.
Accessibility and reasonable accommodation
The Novartis Group of Companies are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please send an e-mail to tas.nacomms@novartis.com call +1 (877) 395-2339 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please include the job requisition number in your message.
The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between $192,000 and $288,000/ year; however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a sign-on bonus, restricted stock units, and discretionary awards in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave), dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.
Join our Novartis Network: If this role is not suitable to your experience or career goals but you wish to stay connected to hear more about Novartis and our career opportunities, join the Novartis Network here: https://talentnetwork.novartis.com/network
Education:
Juris Doctor or equivalent degree, prior Bachelor’s or equivalent 4-year university degree
Bar admission
Fluency in English essential; knowledge of Spanish and/or French will be a plus, but not required.
Experience:
- 5+ years of experience in a legal counseling role in pharma/biotech industry or law firm.
- Strong knowledge of legal issues affecting the pharma/biotech industry including regulatory, medical/clinical development, privacy, and digital/social media.
- Strong business acumen with deep understanding of the pharmaceutical business and related legal issues
- Excellent communication, interpersonal and presentation skills
- Strong negotiation and conflict management skills
- Good project management skills
- Strong analytical and organizational skills
- Ability to manage and influence across a cross-functional matrix organization
- Ability to manage high volume of work in fast paced environment
Why Novartis?
766 million lives were touched by Novartis medicines in 2021, 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!
Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:
Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse team’s representative of the patients and communities we serve.
Accessibility and reasonable accommodation
The Novartis Group of Companies are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please send an e-mail to tas.nacomms@novartis.com call +1 (877) 395-2339 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please include the job requisition number in your message.
The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between $192,000 and $288,000/ year; however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a sign-on bonus, restricted stock units, and discretionary awards in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave), dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.
Join our Novartis Network: If this role is not suitable to your experience or career goals but you wish to stay connected to hear more about Novartis and our career opportunities, join the Novartis Network here: https://talentnetwork.novartis.com/network
Division
Global Drug Development
Business Unit
LEGAL GDD
Country
USA
Work Location
East Hanover, NJ
Company/Legal Entity
Novartis Pharmaceuticals
Functional Area
Legal & Intellectual Property & Compliance
Job Type
Full Time
Employment Type
Regular
Shift Work
No
Early Talent
No
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