Overview
As Head of Legal, you will act as a strategic partner to senior leadership, providing commercially focused legal guidance that supports global business objectives. You’ll lead and develop a legal team, own the legal and compliance agenda, and work closely with multiple business units including Commercial Operations, Supply Chain, and Business Development. This is a true senior leadership opportunity with both strategic and hands-on influence.
Key Responsibilities
* Legal & Compliance Leadership
* Advise on a broad range of legal matters: commercial contracts, corporate law, data protection, anti-trust, anti-bribery, IP, and pharmaceutical marketing/advertising regulations.
* Develop, lead, and mentor a team of legal professionals.
* Oversee litigation and contentious matters, coordinating with external counsel.
* Provide training and guidance on compliance topics including ABAC, GDPR, antitrust, and interactions with healthcare professionals.
* Build strong partnerships across global and regional teams to ensure business-aligned legal solutions.
Experience & Qualifications
* Significant in-house experience within the pharmaceutical sector.
* Proven leadership and people management experience.
* Deep understanding of the drug lifecycle, as well as related regulatory and commercial frameworks.
* Experience working within a global, matrixed organisation.
Skills & Personal Attributes
* Strategic thinker with strong business acumen and sound judgement.
* Excellent team leadership skills and the ability to influence senior stakeholders.
* Highly collaborative and culturally aware; able to build trust quickly.
* Outstanding drafting, problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.
* Comfortable operating in a fast-moving, changing environment with resilience and adaptability.
Why Apply?
* Shape and lead the legal function of a global, mission-driven pharmaceutical company.
* Work directly with executive leadership on strategic initiatives.
* Enjoy a hybrid working model and competitive package.
* Make a tangible impact on patient health worldwide.
Note
This role has a hybrid in-office policy: 3 days per week in-office.
Offices are located in Central London and Basildon. The candidate must be able to travel to the Head office in Basildon once per week.
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