Head, Legal & Compliance

Hays Recruitment; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-reputable Pharmaceutical company is seeking a Head of Legal & Compliance to drive compliance and legal functions within the organization. This role involves drafting legal documents, providing legal recommendations, and ensuring adherence to laws and regulations. The ideal candidate should possess over 10 years of experience in the pharmaceutical sector, well-versed in compliance practices, and possess strong communication skills.

Benefits

Competitive compensation package

Performance-based bonus structure

Career development opportunities

Autonomy in managing role

Excellent training support

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years working experience in Legal & Compliance within Pharmaceutical industry.
• Strong technical knowledge in the PhAMA Code of Practice.
• Regional exposure is highly advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate and draft legal documents across all business units.
• Review internal policies and ensure compliance.
• Maintain business partnerships with stakeholders.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Business partnering skills

Technical knowledge in the PhAMA Code of Practice

Job description

Your new company

You will be working for a dynamic, well-reputable company within the Pharmaceutical industry who is looking for a Head of Legal & Compliance to be based in Selangor. Due to increasing demand within the market, a competent senior professional is needed to lead and pioneer their robust team.

Your new role

As the Head of Legal & Compliance, your responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Negotiating and drafting legal documents across all business units to ensure the organisation's operational needs are supported adequately.
• Provide recommendations in accordance to the changes within legal changes and the impact on the organisation
• Review internal and roll out legal policies and procedures
• Keeping track of the updates in laws and regulations to ensure compliance is in accordance with statutory
• Maintaining strong business partnership with external and internal stakeholders
• Ensuring risk management practices are aligned with industry practices and well-integrated within the governance processes
• Upholding PHARMA guidelines and SOPs
• Set up and roll out the local compliance processes and provide training across the organisation
• Develop, monitor and maintain data privacy and protection policies and procedures

What you'll need to succeed

In order to qualify for this role, you must:

• Possess minimum of 10 years working experience in Legal & Compliance within Pharmaceutical industry
• Strong technical knowledge in the PhAMA Code of Practice
• Well articulated with strong communication and business partnering skills
• Regional exposure is highly advantageous
  

What you'll get in return

In return for your dedication and hard work, you will be rewarded with:

• Competitive compensation package including a competitive performance-based bonus structure and consistent career development
• Opportunities to work in a reputable company and be part of their fast-growing expansion
• Autonomy and opportunities to develop into a senior management role
• Excellent training to support and maximise your performance

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV to [e-mail], or call us now at [phone] and ask for Esther.

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