Key Responsibilities:

• Assume responsibility and provide strategic advice for ex-US group material litigations, ensuring effective management of legal proceedings while mitigating risks and safeguarding the company's interest.
• Lead and oversee internal investigations involving potential misconduct or legal breaches in collaboration with Global Security and the SpeakUp Office of Novartis; ensure thorough and fair evaluation of facts, adherence to investigative protocols, and timely resolution of issues in alignment with company policies and regulatory requirements.
• Provide expert legal advice on cross-border disputes, international investigations and related legal issues, including data privacy, secrecy obligations and international regulatory requirements in sensitive disclosures or international data transfers
• Partner closely with key related functions, ensuring adherence to Novartis' policies and legal requirements in all aspects of litigation, investigation and transactions.
• Identify potential legal and business risks stemming from international litigations and investigations, delivering practical and forward-thinking solutions to proactively mitigate exposure.
• Strengthen relationships with key stakeholders to enhance collaboration and anticipate challenges.

Essential Requirements:

• Degree - Swiss qualified lawyer & qualified attorney-at-law (bar admission)
• High proficiency in German and English required – spoken & written, other languages is an asset.
• Demonstrated extensive legal experience, ideally in Pharma sector and/or top tier law firm
• Significant extensive legal experience in international litigation/arbitration and investigation
• Experience in leadership and interactions with senior management
• Ability to deal with highly complex environment, reducing complexity into meaningful decision recommendations
• Strong business partnering experience

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:

We are committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams representative of the patients and communities we serve.

Accessibility and accommodation:

Novartis is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to all individuals. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the recruitment process, or in any order to receive more detailed information about essential functions of a position, please send an e-mail to [email protected]  and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please include the job requisition number in your message.

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