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Vertex Pharmaceuticals

1mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Mid Level
  • Legal
  • London
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AI generated summary

  • You must be a qualified lawyer with 3+ years PQE in life sciences, fluent in English, possess strong communication skills, and exhibit problem-solving acumen in a cross-cultural, fast-paced environment.
  • You will provide legal support to Austria and Switzerland, advising on corporate and commercial issues, managing risks, and collaborating with global teams while training clients on legal matters.

Requirements

  • Qualified lawyer with 3+ years PQE
  • Experience of advising or working in the life sciences sector, preferably in pharmaceuticals, biotechnology or medical device companies in-house/ law firm.
  • Experience working cross-culturally in an international, cross-border environment.
  • Solid working knowledge of the laws, regulations and industry standards applicable to the area of responsibility including EFPIA codes.
  • Fluency in English, additional European language skills will be an advantage.
  • Highest ethical standards and very good legal judgment.
  • Hands-on problem-solver with strong business acumen and common sense, who sees law as only one of many ways to find solutions and have the ability to question conventional approaches.
  • Strong inter-cultural awareness.
  • Very good communication and influencing skills, emotional intelligence and a service-oriented attitude.
  • Ability to explain complex legal matters in a manner that non-lawyers will understand, an ability to present well, and the ability to build and maintain effective rapport with all colleagues.
  • Ability to manage multiple matters and clients in parallel and provide clear, concise advice in a fast-paced work environment.
  • Resilient with ability to manage demanding clients.
  • Good judgment knowing when to ask for manager’s support and when to escalate matters.
  • Highly flexible and willing to support and work with different clients, functional areas and team members depending on demand.
  • Proactive self-starter with strong project management skills, dependable but can set boundaries.
  • A person who strives to continuously learn and grow.
  • A team-player who actively works to maintain a trusting and safe work environment among all colleagues.

Responsibilities

  • Legal Support to Austria and Switzerland:
  • Acts as a trusted resource and partner to country leadership teams.
  • Effectively and efficiently managing risk and maximizing opportunities.
  • Advises on a broad range of corporate and commercial legal issues.
  • Legal support to Hematology and Type1 Diabetes disease area.
  • Other responsibilities:
  • Drives culture of informed and balanced risk taking and designing and delivering client training on key legal issues in accordance with Legal training curriculum.
  • Contributes to department and cross-functional governance and process improvement projects.
  • Participates in other Legal & Compliance Department initiatives and effectively sharing information with regional and global colleagues within the Department.
  • Efficient and effective use of external counsel.
  • Partners effectively with the broader Legal, IP and Compliance teams based in the UK, US and internationally.

FAQs

What is the job title for this position?

The job title is Legal Senior Manager.

What regions does the Legal Senior Manager focus on?

The Legal Senior Manager focuses on Central and Eastern Europe, specifically Switzerland and Austria.

What areas of disease does this role support?

This role supports the Hematology and Type 1 Diabetes disease areas.

Where is the position located?

The position is based in London, Paddington.

What is the hybrid work policy for this role?

The role is hybrid, requiring three days per week in the office.

How many years of experience is required for this position?

A minimum of 3 years Post-Qualification Experience (PQE) is required.

Is experience in the life sciences sector necessary?

Yes, experience advising or working in the life sciences sector, preferably in pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, or medical device companies, is required.

What languages are preferred for this position?

Fluency in English is required, and additional European language skills will be an advantage.

What kind of legal issues will the Senior Legal Manager advise on?

The Senior Legal Manager will advise on a broad range of corporate and commercial legal issues.

What personal qualities are sought in a candidate for this role?

The candidate should have high ethical standards, good legal judgment, strong business acumen, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple matters simultaneously.

Does Vertex provide opportunities for employee accommodations?

Yes, Vertex is committed to making reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities in accordance with applicable law.

Is the position subject to a Flex work policy?

Yes, the position is hybrid-eligible and may have designations such as Hybrid or On-Site as per Vertex’s Flex @ Vertex Program.

What will the Senior Legal Manager contribute to besides legal support?

The Senior Legal Manager will contribute to cross-functional governance, process improvement projects, and other Legal & Compliance Department initiatives.

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Vertex Pharmaceuticals

The Science of Possibility

Science & Healthcare
Industry
1001-5000
Employees
1989
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Vertex is a global biotechnology company that invests in scientific innovation to create transformative medicines for people with serious and life-threatening diseases. We discovered and developed the first medicines to treat the underlying cause of cystic fibrosis (CF), a rare, life-threatening genetic disease. In addition to clinical development programs in CF, Vertex has more than a dozen ongoing research programs focused on the underlying mechanisms of other serious diseases. Founded in 1989 in Cambridge, Massachusetts, our corporate headquarters is now located in Boston’s Innovation District, and our international headquarters is in London, United Kingdom. We currently employ approximately 3,500 people in the United States, Europe, Canada, Australia and Latin America with nearly two-thirds of our staff dedicated to research and development. Vertex is consistently recognized as one of the industry’s top places to work by Science Magazine, The Boston Globe, Boston Business Journal and the San Diego Business Journal. Our research and medicines have also received esteemed recognitions, including the Robert J. Beall Therapeutics Development Award, the French Prix Galien and the British Pharmacological Society awards.