Overview
Legal Director Regional/EMEA
at Kyowa Kirin International plc
Marlow, UK
WE PUSH THE BOUNDARIES OF MEDICINE.
LEAPING FORWARD TO MAKE PEOPLE SMILE
At Kyowa Kirin International (KKI), our purpose is to make people smile. This means more than drug discovery and development; it is about embedding care into everything we do to make a difference every day for those that need it most. We’re an inclusive pharmaceutical company that takes time to understand what really matters to our patients, their families, and their healthcare professionals, helping our people to take bold actions that deliver life‑changing solutions sooner. Our culture is rooted in our values: Teamwork, Commitment to Life, Innovation, and Integrity. They help us to push boundaries to deliver extraordinary impact and make KKI a brilliant place to work.
Job Purpose
To provide legal advice and support to operational and commercial functions throughout the business
Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities:
Trusted legal business partner to key stakeholders
Draft, negotiate and review a broad range of agreements across the UK and EMEA region, including those governing interactions with Health Professionals, Healthcare Organisations and Patient Organisations
Legal review of Regional and Global Polices & SOPs
Horizon scanning and implementation of new legislation relevant for KKI
Provide legal support for observational and real‑world evidence studies, supply and distribution agreements, homecare agreements, early access programmes, market access, late lifecycle management and complex procurement
Provide training to functional and business colleagues on legal topics relevant
Create and maintain template documents to assist the legal team and other business functions
Provide legal and ABPI Code of Practice advice on KKI strategic projects
Enable best practice sharing across the Region
Work with other Regions and KKC to improve Global/Cross Regional Contracting process
Qualifications
Position Requirements
UK-qualified solicitor
UK affiliate and EMEA Regional experience
Significant in‑house experience in life sciences in UK and familiarity with the ABPI Code of Practice
Good understanding of GDPR and relevant legislation in the UK and EU
A willingness to build on legal skills and knowledge through on‑going professional development
Sound communication skills
Ability to work well under pressure and adapt to changing business priorities
Kyowa Kirin International is an equal opportunities employer.
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