Pharma Legal Counsel (mwd) Switzerland (Remote)
We are currently seeking a Lawyer or Legal Counsel to work with various Axiom clients across the healthcare biotechnology and pharmaceutical sectors.
About Axiom
Axiom is at the forefront of re-shaping the legal market. We are the first port of call for companies and legal departments across the globe when it comes to providing highly qualified lawyers for day-to-day internal work as well as complex internal and external legal advice. Our innovative business model breaks away from many organisations traditional reliance on law firms and offers our clients greater flexibility and efficiency. We are trusted by world-renowned organisations which is reflected in our outstanding Net Promoter Scores on our both clients and employees sides.
Responsibilities
- Drafting, reviewing and negotiating pharmaceutical biotech or medical device related commercial contracts including negotiating with counterparties (e.g. CROs).
- Providing legal advice for a wide range of regulatory matters including product promotional activities and product pricing.
- Working with and advising business clients directly as well as providing guidance and practical solutions in a fast‑paced environment.
- Working on complex legal and regulatory issues including building and implementing compliance policies and programs.
Desired Profile and Qualifications
- University degree in Law and ideally an LLM. Admission to the Swiss bar or in a European country is preferred.
- Significant legal experience at a pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device or other life sciences company or experience within a law firm advising such organisations.
- Experience drafting and negotiating Clinical Trial Agreements with industry sponsors, government agencies, universities and large healthcare companies as well as agreements such as informed consent forms, confidentiality, regulatory consulting, supply and other related clinical trial agreements.
- Experience in advising on legal and regulatory provisions especially in dynamic cross‑functional roles.
- Experience drafting, reviewing and negotiating a variety of commercial contracts including but not limited to: vendor agreements, licensing agreements, confidentiality agreements, master service agreements, clinical trial/supply agreements, safety data exchange agreements, laboratory services agreements, consulting agreements, R&D agreements, manufacturing agreements, indemnity agreements and managed care contracts.
- Fluency in English and German; any other languages are a plus.
What Axiom offers you
- Diverse projects at leading companies worldwide.
- Flexible working models: full‑time, part‑time, hybrid or remote to suit your life situation.
- Attractive compensation package including company pension plan and other benefits.
- Innovative environment with flat hierarchies and an open corporate culture.
Compensation Benefits & Location
This role offers a highly competitive compensation and benefits package in the alternative legal services marketplace that includes health benefits, pension and more. Axiomites also get access to professional development resources and learning and development programs. Axiomites predominately work remotely with the exception that some clients require on‑site presence.
Equal Opportunity Employer: Axiom ensures equal employment opportunity in recruitment and employment without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, nationality, national or ethnic origin, religious creed or belief, political opinion, sex, gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity, age, disability, alienage or citizenship status, marital (or civil or other partnership recognised by law) status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, sexual orientation, military service or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Axiom prohibits and will not tolerate any such discrimination or harassment.
Accommodation for Individuals with Disabilities: Upon request and consistent with applicable laws Axiom will provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities who require an accommodation to participate in each stage of the recruitment process. To request an accommodation to complete the application form please contact us include Applicant Accommodation in the subject line.
Join our team and support our mission to revolutionize the legal industry! Apply today and discover why Axiom is a leading employer in the field of alternative legal services.