Senior Associate Director, Digital, Data & AI Law

MSD; Luzern; Hybrid; CHF 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Merck & Co., Inc. in Lucerne, Switzerland, seeks an Associate Director to guide international legal & compliance for digital, data and AI initiatives. You will partner with business and IT teams across markets to enable responsible innovation while managing regulatory risk.

Responsibilities include advising on AI/data use, drafting and negotiating technology and data agreements, and delivering governance and training across regions. Fluency in English is required; additional languages are a plus.

Qualifications

• Law degree with a current license to practise.
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• Advanced degree in technology law or related field is preferred.
• Experience in pharma or life sciences regulatory environments.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic legal and compliance counsel for ex-US digital health, AI, and data initiatives.
• Review and negotiate technology, data, cloud, and digital partnership agreements.
• Collaborate with global teams to ensure consistent legal approach across markets.

Skills

Confidentiality

Contract Administration

Cross-Functional Teamwork

Digital Healthcare

Global Coordination

Intellectual Property Law

Legal Compliance

Legal Research

Regulatory Compliance

Regulatory Reporting

Risk Management

Stakeholder Management

Strategic Alignment

Education

Law degree

LL.M. preferred

Job description

Merck & Co., Inc. in Lucerne, Switzerland, seeks an Associate Director to guide international legal & compliance for digital, data and AI initiatives. You will partner with business and IT teams across markets to enable responsible innovation while managing regulatory risk.

Responsibilities include advising on AI/data use, drafting and negotiating technology and data agreements, and delivering governance and training across regions. Fluency in English is required; additional languages are a plus.