Head Legal & Compliance

Boehringer Ingelheim; Mumbai; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,600,000; Full time

Job summary

Boehringer Ingelheim in Mumbai, India is seeking a senior Legal & Compliance leader to guide local leadership on regulatory matters and corporate governance. The role covers negotiations, disputes, and cross-functional collaboration with regional teams.

The ideal candidate has extensive experience in global pharma law, strong ethics, and the ability to operate in a matrix organization with strategic influence.

Qualifications

• Degree-level education in law; LLM preferred; bar admission.
• Blend of formal legal knowledge and experience.
• Understanding of business organization and external best practices.
• Pharmaceutical marketing principles.
• Planning and conflict resolution.
• Project oversight; results-oriented mindset.
• 5–10 years in global corporate environment; strong commercial law knowledge; negotiation skills.
• High integrity and ethics; strong communication and collaboration skills; business acumen.
• Ability to operate in a matrix organization with emotional intelligence.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic legal and compliance guidance to local leadership.
• Negotiate complex commercial agreements and manage disputes.
• Collaborate with regional and corporate Legal & Compliance teams.
• Lead legal and compliance projects within the Operating Unit.
• Coordinate with external counsel to ensure efficient support.
• Develop governance frameworks, policies, and SOPs meeting regs and regional standards.
• Monitor regulatory developments to identify risks and opportunities.
• Serve as Data Protection Officer with regional DPO.
• Drive Compliance & Integrity programs reflecting local requirements.
• Represent Boehringer in industry groups and external engagements.
• Lead local data protection and AI governance responsibilities.

Skills

Negotiation

Regulatory compliance

Corporate law

Ethics

Stakeholder communication

Project oversight

Education

Law degree

LLM preferred

Bar admission

Job description

Responsibilities

• Partner with the local leadership team, providing strategic legal and compliance guidance while contributing to broader business discussions and decisions.


• Deliver legal support across all business functions, including negotiating complex commercial agreements and managing disputes, litigation, and other legal matters.


• Collaborate with regional and corporate Legal & Compliance teams to support centrally managed initiatives, including sourcing support, intellectual property matters, and other strategic priorities.


• Lead Legal & Compliance projects within the Operating Unit and actively contribute to regional initiatives across IMETA.


• Manage relationships with external legal counsel to ensure effective and efficient legal support.


• Support the development and implementation of governance frameworks, policies, and standard operating procedures that meet local regulatory requirements and regional standards.


• Monitor emerging legal, regulatory, compliance, and business developments to identify potential risks and opportunities.


• Serve as the Data Protection Officer, partnering with the Regional DPO to ensure the successful implementation of data privacy and protection programs.


• Champion the Compliance & Integrity program by identifying emerging compliance risks, providing local expertise, and helping ensure compliance initiatives reflect country-specific legal and cultural requirements.


• Represent Compliance & Integrity in local leadership forums and encourage a strong culture of ethics, transparency, and accountability.


• Support the early identification, reporting, and escalation of compliance concerns to help mitigate risk.


• Represent Boehringer in relevant industry associations, working groups, and external engagements.


• Lead local data protection and AI governance responsibilities, including regulatory registrations and alignment with regional governance frameworks, processes, and requirements.

Qualification & Experience

• Education : Degree-level education in law; LLM preferred; bar admission (qualified lawyer).


• Blend of formal legal knowledge and experience.


• Understanding of business organization and external best practices.


• Pharmaceutical marketing principles.


• Planning and conflict resolution.


• Project oversight. results-oriented mindset.


• 5–10 years’ experience in global corporate environment; excellent knowledge of commercial law and regulations relevant for pharmaceutical industry; advanced negotiation skills.


• High integrity and ethics; strong verbal and interpersonal skills; ability to work independently and collaboratively; business acumen; agility; process orientation; communication and influence; project oversight; courage to speak up; high emotional intelligence; presentation skills; strategic integration; professional confidence; openness to shared learning; risk-adjusted decision-making; analytical rigor; gravitas and trust-building; persistence as independent advisor; representation on region-wide initiatives; experience managing outside counsel.


• Requires knowledge of laws, regulations, and industry codes; strong analytical skills; ability to operate in matrix organization; high emotional intelligence.