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Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in providing legal advice within the pharmaceutical industry, with a strong focus on contract drafting, compliance with pharmaceutical law, and GDPR regulations. Capable of managing complex legal matters across multiple jurisdictions while ensuring adherence to legal and regulatory standards.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Qualified LawyerPost-Qualification Experience in Life SciencesContract Drafting and NegotiationGDPR KnowledgeMulti-Country Legal Support
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Hard Skills
Contract DraftingContract ReviewContract NegotiationLegal ResearchPharmaceutical Law ComplianceIntellectual Property LawCommercial LawRegulatory AnalysisLegal SummarizationData Privacy
Soft Skills
Organizational SkillsAttention to DetailAbility to Manage Multiple PrioritiesIndependent WorkQuick Learning
Certifications & Qualifications
Master’s Degree in LawQualification to Practise as a Lawyer
Industry Keywords
Life SciencesPharmaceutical IndustryHealthcare RegulationsCommercial ContractsGDPRMedical ConfidentialityCompetition LawCross-Functional CollaborationLegal ComplianceHealthcare Organizations
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Provide legal advice and support to Ipsen affiliates across a complex European region covering direct-presence countries and partner markets
- Support Marketing & Sales, Medical, Market Access, Supply Chain and Customer Strategy teams
- Ensure compliance with pharmaceutical law concerning medicine launch, supply, distribution, sale, promotion, research and derogatory access
- Provide first-line legal support for operational and cross-functional projects
- Conduct preliminary legal assessments and prepare summaries for the EMM Legal Director
- Support innovative digital projects and partnerships involving pharmaceutical regulations, GDPR, medical confidentiality, intellectual property, competition and commercial law
- Review key contractual provisions and escalate relevant issues
- Draft, review and validate contracts and amendments with healthcare professionals, healthcare organisations and patient organisations
- Validate commercial policies, terms and conditions, single agreements and related documents
- Maintain template agreements, forms and local contract manuals
- Provide internal training and guidance on contracts, legal matters and data privacy
- Support drafting, review and negotiation of pharmaceutical-industry agreements
- Monitor and analyse healthcare laws, regulations and enforcement activity
- Incorporate legal developments into education, messaging and policy efforts
- Flag high-risk areas and raise business awareness of legal changes
- Conduct legal research and prepare concise briefings
- Collaborate with Group Legal, Business Ethics & Compliance and Intellectual Property functions
- Assist with International Legal and Group Legal projects and participate in team meetings
Requirements
What you’ll need- Qualified lawyer with EU or international legal experience
- 3 to 7 years of post-qualification experience, excluding traineeships and internships, gained within a Life Sciences team in a law firm or in-house within the pharmaceutical industry
- Experience drafting, reviewing, negotiating and completing various types of contracts, especially commercial contracts in the Life Sciences industry across multiple geographies and jurisdictions
- Previous in-house experience or equivalent private-practice experience advising Life Sciences companies
- Master’s degree in law and qualification to practise as a lawyer
- Good knowledge of GDPR preferred
- English is essential
- French would be an advantage
- Ability to support a complex multi-country regional perimeter and adapt legal advice to diverse legal, regulatory and business environments
- Strong contract drafting, review and negotiation skills
- Strong organisational skills, attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
- Ability to work independently, learn quickly and escalate complex matters appropriately
- Ability to work within short timeframes while handling a high volume of projects simultaneously
Benefits
Comp & perks- Hybrid working, in line with the Ipsen Hybrid Working Policy
- Travel requirements: up to 20%
- Inclusive workplace and equal-opportunity commitment
- Application accommodations and support during the recruitment process