Head Of Legal, Compliance, Privacy & Risk

F. Hoffmann-La Roche Ag; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 1 000 000 - 1 500 000; Full time

Job summary

Uma empresa farmacêutica global está buscando um Head of Legal, Compliance, Privacy & Risk em Joanesburgo. O candidato ideal possui um LLB ou grau equivalente e mais de 10 anos de experiência legal, especialmente em ambientes corporativos multinacionais. Este papel envolve liderança estratégica, gestão de riscos e compliance com legislação relevante. Oferece um ambiente colaborativo e a oportunidade de moldar o futuro da organização.

Qualifications

• Mais de 10 anos de experiência legal em ambientes corporativos, preferencialmente na indústria farmacêutica.
• Experiência em gestão executiva e/ou conselhos por 3-5 anos.
• Expertise nas legislações aplicáveis como a Lei das Empresas e a Proteção de Dados.

Responsibilities

• Atuar como secretário da empresa e apoiar as atividades do conselho.
• Gerenciar compliance e riscos, garantindo a conformidade com a legislação.
• Desenvolver e implementar estratégias legais de longo prazo.

Skills

Pensamento analítico excepcional

Liderança forte

Gestão de recursos

Habilidade de comunicação eficaz

Education

LLB ou grau equivalente e advogado admitido

Job description

Head of Legal, Compliance, Privacy & Risk

Location: Johannesburg | Type: Tempo integral | Posted on: Publicado hojetime | Time left to apply: 9 dias restantes | End date: 20 de outubro de

Our culture encourages personal expression, open dialogue, and genuine connections. You are valued and respected for who you are, and we enable you to thrive both personally and professionally.

We aim to prevent, deter, and cure diseases, ensuring everyone has access to health care today and in future generations.

Junte-se à Roche, onde cada voz é importante.

About the Role

• Shape and drive both strategic and operational plans for the Legal and Compliance function.
• Oversee legal, compliance, and risk management with a focus on corporate governance and adherence to legislation.
• Contribute to the broader organizational strategy while managing transformation initiatives and organizational opportunities.
• Act as the company secretary, supporting board activities, maintaining corporate records, and aligning policy implementation with international best practices.
• Serve as a data privacy officer, ensuring compliance with data protection regulations such as POPIA and PAIA, while managing related compliance risks.

Key Challenges

• Strategic Leadership: Develop long‑term legal and compliance strategies that align with the company's vision and ensure effective implementation with measurable outcomes.
• Risk Management: Proactively manage affiliate and healthcare risk frameworks, minimize legal exposure, and safeguard organizational interests.
• Governance Expertise: Offer advisory support on legal disputes, audits, and board‑level decision‑making while ensuring compliance with evolving regulations.
• Driving Transformation: Proactively address compliance gaps, build robust legal templates, and provide world‑class training on legal and compliance matters.
• Operational Efficiency: Track performance, implement corrective actions, and ensure every decision aligns with financial commitments and strategic priorities.
• People Leadership: Inspire, manage, and mentor a high‑performing team, fostering personal and professional growth.

Who You Are as Our Ideal Candidate

Você é um profissional jurídico experiente, reconhecido por seu conhecimento estratégico, entendimento sólido das legislações e profundo compromisso com integridade e compliance.

Qualifications & Experience

• An LLB or equivalent degree and admitted Attorney or Advocate.
• 10+ years of legal commercial experience in corporate environments (Multinational experience, within the Pharmaceutical / Medical industries is essential).
• 3‑5 years of executive management and/or board experience.
• Expertise in the Companies Act, Labour Legislation, Data Protection Laws (POPIA / PAIA), and general contracting.
• Pharmaceutical or Competition Law experience is a bonus.

Required Skills & Abilities

• Exceptional analytical thinking, problem‑solving, and attention to detail.
• Strong leadership, resource management, and relationship‑building skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication tailored to multiple levels of stakeholders.
• A proactive approach to policy adaptation and governance, enabling innovative solutions to complex challenges.
• High levels of political savvy and situational responsiveness, ensuring success in dynamic and regulated environments.

Required Mindset

• You demonstrate integrity, maturity, and self‑management.
• You are passionate about developing teams, driving collaboration, and advancing organizational health.
• You approach challenges with curiosity, resilience, and a relentless focus on solutions that align with the company's mission.

Additional Requirements

• Willingness to travel nationally and internationally as needed.
• Este é mais do que um papel jurídico e de compliance – é uma oportunidade de moldar o futuro de uma organização progressiva e reconhecida globalmente.
• You will be empowered to make impactful decisions, supported by exceptional colleagues, in a collaborative environment where integrity meets innovation.

If this speaks to your expertise and passion, we want to hear from you! Let's shape the future together.

Quem nós somos

Um futuro mais saudável nos leva a inovar. Juntos, mais de mil funcionários em todo o mundo se dedicam ao avanço da ciência, garantindo que todos tenham acesso à saúde hoje e nas próximas gerações.

Nossos esforços resultam em mais de 26 milhões de pessoas tratadas com nossos medicamentos e mais de 30 bilhões de testes realizados usando nossos produtos de diagnóstico.

Nós nos capacitamos para explorar novas possibilidades, promover a criatividade e manter as nossas ambições altas, para fornecer soluções de saúde que mudem a vida e causem um impacto global. Vamos construir juntos um futuro mais saudável.

A Roche é um empregador que pratica políticas de igualdade de oportunidades.