Legal Counsel iPVU Germany, Austria, Switzerland & Eastern Europe

Location

Mettmann | Germany

Job description

Make your mark for patients

We are looking for a  Legal Counsel iPVU Germany, Austria, Switzerland & Eastern Europe  who is problem solving, adaptable and has a strong ability to lead others to join our  Global Legal Affairs  Department based in  Monheim, Germany

About the Role

The Legal Counsel iPVU Germany, Austria, Switzerland & Eastern Europe, is responsible to provide strategic legal guidance and advice to the Germany LT, as well as legal support to all elements of the cross-functional teams responsible for launch and commercialization of products and services in the region, relating to UCB’s Immunology Patient Value Unit. This role plays a crucial part in protecting the company's interests and ensuring it operates within the bounds of the law.

  Who you’ll work with

The role reports to the Head of Legal iPVU Europe and is part of the European Legal Community.

What you’ll do:

• Proactively counsel and provide strategic advice on the positioning of new medicines and associated services.
• Prepare for new product launches and supporting regulatory, pricing and reimbursement initiatives
• Guide new business models, social media initiatives and new forms of interactions with patients, healthcare professionals, payors and customers.
• Identify legal risks specific to the country's operations and develop strategies to mitigate these risks proactively.
• Advise on key business initiatives in Market Research, Real World Evidence and Medical Education/Congresses.
• Coordinate and manage legal disputes, investigations, and litigation, engaging with external counsel when necessary
• Advise on and determining appropriate actions regarding compliance issues
• Lead the drafting and negotiation of a wide range of commercial agreements in relation to the on-going needs of relevant teams

Interested? For this position, you’ll need the following education, experience, and skills:

• Qualified Lawyer
• Masters degree in related field
• Industry knowledge and familiarity with EU Life Sciences/Consumer Health law
• Proficiency in German and fluency in English
• Ability to analyze complex legal issues and handle multiple, often complex projects simultaneously

Are you ready to ‘go beyond’ to create value and make your mark for patients? If this sounds like you, then we would love to hear from you!

About us
UCB is a global biopharmaceutical company, focusing on neurology and immunology. We are around 8,500 people in all four corners of the globe, inspired by patients and driven by science.

Why work for us?
At UCB, we don’t just complete tasks, we create value. We aren’t afraid to push forward, collaborate, and innovate to make our mark for patients. We have a caring, supportive culture where everyone feels included, respected and has equitable opportunities to do their best work. We ‘go beyond’ to create value for our patients, and always with a human focus, whether that’s on our patients, our employees or our planet. Working for us, you will discover a place where you can grow, and have the freedom to carve your own career path to achieve your full potential.

Learn more about sustainability at UCB and how it is integrated into our business approach.

UCB and its subsidiaries encourage diversity and inclusion in the workplace; we are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race/colour/religion/sex/national origin/veteran/disability/age/sexual orientation/gender identity.

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