Legal Head Innovative Medicines

Overview

In this role you lead and shape the Spain Legal function to support Novartis Spain’s business strategy in a highly regulated environment. You act as a strategic partner to the Country Leadership Team, delivering practical legal advice on complex decisions. You’ll build and mentor a high-performing Spain Legal team, manage material legal risks, and ensure compliant corporate governance. This position offers the opportunity to influence cross-functional initiatives and protect patients, Novartis, and reputation.

Compensaciones / Beneficios

• insurance plans
• retirement plans
• wellbeing resources
• global recognition programs
• flexible and hybrid working options
• paid parental leave

Responsabilidades

• Lead the legal strategy for Novartis Spain and align with country business plans
• Advise the Country President, Leadership Team and senior leaders on complex legal and business issues
• Oversee legal support across regulatory, commercial, competition, data privacy, IP, corporate and contracting matters
• Develop and manage the Spain Legal team, setting priorities and fostering an inclusive, high-performing culture
• Identify, assess and manage material legal risks, disputes, investigations and litigation in Spain
• Oversee corporate governance and compliance for Novartis Spain entities
• Collaborate with country, regional and global teams and contribute to Region Europe Legal priorities

Requisitos principales

• Degree in Spanish law and current professional qualification to practise law in Spain
• Significant post-qualification legal experience advising senior leaders in a pharmaceutical in-house setting
• Strong knowledge of Spanish and European legal/regulatory frameworks relevant to pharma
• Demonstrated experience leading and developing a legal team
• Proven ability to manage complex legal and business matters and lead cross-functional projects in a matrixed environment
• Fluent in Spanish and English with strong communication and influencing skills
• Adaptability
• Leadership and team development
• Negotiation and persuasion
• Regulatory compliance (pharma)
• Data privacy
• Competition law