Head of Legal

3 weeks ago

Berkshire, United Kingdom Cpl Remote Work Freelance Full time

Head of Legal & Compliance Officer - UK, Ireland & Nordics


Location: Maidenhead â 1-2 days per week required in the office

Salary: £80,000 - £120,000 per annum


We are working with a global Pharmaceutical giant and they are looking for a Head of Legal & Compliance Officer to join their team to help support their operations in the UK, Ireland and Nordic countries.


Purpose of the role:

To provide the international cluster with Compliance & Legal advice in accordance with laws, pharmaceutical codes and internal regulations. Manage the Compliance & Responsibility program in UKINOR (UK, IRE & NORD) and contribute to relevant global initiatives.


Main Responsibilities:

Strategic Responsibilities:

·       Manage the further implementation of the Compliance and Responsibility program for UKINOR.

·       Represent Legal & Compliance in the cluster leadership team for UKINOR, local boards and cross functional teams and provide strategic input.


Operational Responsibilities:

·       Set up processes to control and monitor that activities are in line with regulations and pharmaceutical codes including the establishment of adequate internal controls for identified risks.

·       Plan and supervise the implementation of the local trainings for Legal, Compliance and Responsibility.

·       Manage processes to be able to provide regular updates on non-financial metrics to global responsibility.

·       Draft, review and negotiate contracts.

·       Manage court actions and, if necessary, engage and coordinate external lawyers as needed.

·       Oversea the digitalisation of contracts and their proper distribution within the company.

·       Manage potential non-compliance incidents including internal investigations.

·       Act as the Data Protection Officer for UKINOR, implement local data privacy program and provide solution-oriented legal advice to internal clients on data privacy topics.

·       Coordinate all local initiatives and efforts in the area of Digital Ethics.


Professional Experience and Qualifications:

·       Masterâs Degree in Law

·       Excellent subject matter expertise in the areas of Legal, Compliance, Ethics, Governance and Corporate.

·       At least 5 yearsâ experience as a Compliance or Legal professional in the pharmaceutical industry.

·       Knowledge of pharmaceutical and medical devices law, unfair competition and IP-law and corporate law.

·       Knowledge of relevant pharmaceutical market in the UK.

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