Legal and Compliance Associate

Roche; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Roche Pharma is seeking a Legal and Compliance Associate in Midrand, South Africa, to champion compliance and uphold ethical standards in a challenging regulatory landscape. This role involves providing legal counsel, managing compliance frameworks, and enhancing operational transparency, ultimately contributing to Roche's mission of transforming healthcare globally.

Qualifications

• Admitted Attorney in South Africa.
• 2-5 years’ experience in legal and compliance.
• Pharmaceutical or healthcare industry experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support Head of Legal, Compliance, Privacy, and Risk.
• Ensure compliance with Roche Directives and laws.
• Represent Roche with regulatory bodies.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Strong communication

Relationship management

Education

Legal/Law degree (NQF 7/8)

Tools

Compliance frameworks

Legal research

Job description

At Roche you can show up as yourself, embraced for the unique qualities you bring. Our culture encourages personal expression, open dialogue, and genuine connections, where you are valued, accepted and respected for who you are, allowing you to thrive both personally and professionally. This is how we aim to prevent, stop and cure diseases and ensure everyone has access to healthcare today and for generations to come. Join Roche, where every voice matters.

The Position

Join Roche Pharma in Midrand as a Legal and Compliance Associate.

Main Purpose

Are you passionate about driving legal and ethical excellence in a highly regulated industry? At Roche Pharma, we are searching for aLegal & Compliance Associate to support our Head of Legal, Compliance, Privacy, and Risk in ensuring that our organization meets its goals in a legal, compliant, and highly ethical manner. In this role, you will champion compliance with Roche Directives, corporate standards, frameworks, and relevant laws, while fostering a culture of accountability, risk management, and operational transparency.

As a trusted partner to our team, you will actively provide legal counsel, mitigate risks, and maintain compliance frameworks that help safeguard our reputation as a leader in the pharmaceutical industry.

Key Challenges

• Navigate compliance and governance to align Roche’s operations with regulatory frameworks, ethical standards, and corporate directives.
• Develop and maintain contracts, agreements, and monitoring tools to ensure adherence to evolving legislation.
• Represent Roche with external regulatory bodies and collaborate with global, regional, and local teams to address legal and compliance challenges.
• Act as a gatekeeper of integrity by managing compliance risks, addressing breaches, and recommending remedial actions that uphold operational excellence.
• Ensure organizational alignment with privacy laws such as POPIA and PAIA, protecting sensitive information through sound policies and strategies.
• Build compliance awareness through training, coaching, and fostering a compliance-first culture within the organization.
• Strengthen Roche's relationships with diverse stakeholders by representing our organizational values ofCourage, Integrity, and Passion.
• Manage resources and budgets effectively, supporting financial prudence and operational success.

Who You Are as Our Ideal Candidate

We are looking for a committed professional who embodies our values and brings exceptional expertise to our team:

• Qualifications & Experience

  • ALegal/Law degree (NQF 7/8)and status as anAdmitted Attorney in South Africa.
  • 2-5 years’ experiencein legal and compliance, either in practice or a corporate environment.
  • Pharmaceutical or healthcare industry experienceis highly preferred.
  • Familiarity with key regulations, including theCompanies Act,POPIA, labor legislation, and pharmaceutical legislation.

• Recommended Skills and Abilities

  • Analytical thinking and problem-solving prowess for navigating complex situations.
  • Strong communication (verbal and written), integrity, and relationship management skills to engage multiple stakeholders effectively.
  • Resource management, self-motivation, and situational responsiveness for a results-driven approach.
  • Proficiency in general contracting, legal research, and compliance frameworks.

• Other Requirements

  • Readiness to travel nationally and internationally when required.

At Roche, we believe in empowering our team to shape a healthier world, underpinned by values of innovation, collaboration, and respect. If you are excited about taking on the challenges of this pivotal role, we’d love to hear from you!

Take the next step in your career and make a meaningful impact at Roche Pharma in Midrand. Apply today to become part of our journey in transforming healthcare globally!

Who we are

A healthier future drives us to innovate. Together, more than 100’000 employees across the globe are dedicated to advance science, ensuring everyone has access to healthcare today and for generations to come. Our efforts result in more than 26 million people treated with our medicines and over 30 billion tests conducted using our Diagnostics products. We empower each other to explore new possibilities, foster creativity, and keep our ambitions high, so we can deliver life-changing healthcare solutions that make a global impact.

Let’s build a healthier future, together.

Roche is an Equal Opportunity Employer.