Global Commercial Strategy Counsel

Novartis AG; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 93,000 - 173,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance plans

Retirement plans

Wellbeing resources

Global recognition programs

Flexible and hybrid working options

14 weeks parental leave

Job summary

Novartis UK is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel, International Strategy and Commercial Business to partner with leaders on cross-market commercial brands, launch strategies and alliances from London. You will provide pragmatic legal advice across the international business, manage complex agreements, and navigate regulatory and privacy matters while supporting strategic initiatives.

The role requires a law degree, PQE in pharma/biotech, and strong negotiation and matrix collaboration skills in a

Qualifications

• Law degree with qualification to practice law in a relevant jurisdiction.
• Significant post-qualification legal experience in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or leading law firm environments.
• Strong knowledge of legal matters affecting the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry, including commercial, regulatory, privacy, digital, and artificial intelligence matters.
• Demonstrated commercial acumen and ability to provide pragmatic legal solutions in complex or ambiguous situations.
• Strong communication, influencing and negotiation skills, with the ability to operate effectively across a matrix organization.
• Proven ability to deliver high-quality work under tight timelines in a fast-paced and demanding environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide pragmatic, business-focused legal advice on complex commercial and strategic matters across the International Business.
• Partner with business leaders on commercial brands, launch strategies, lifecycle management and market access initiatives.
• Advise on commercial partnerships and alliances, including drafting, reviewing and negotiating complex agreements.
• Assess legal and enterprise risks and develop practical solutions that support business objectives while safeguarding Novartis.
• Collaborate across Legal, Ethics, Risk and Compliance, Regulatory, Medical, Finance, Privacy and other functions.
• Support disputes, investigations, contractual issues and potential litigation relating to commercial brands and partnerships.
• Drive effective legal ways of working through knowledge sharing, technology, collaboration and mentoring.

Skills

Commercial acumen

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Legal judgement

Education

Law degree

Job description

Novartis UK is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel, International Strategy and Commercial Business to partner with leaders on cross-market commercial brands, launch strategies and alliances from London. You will provide pragmatic legal advice across the international business, manage complex agreements, and navigate regulatory and privacy matters while supporting strategic initiatives.

The role requires a law degree, PQE in pharma/biotech, and strong negotiation and matrix collaboration skills in a