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Legal Counsel - Roche Diagnostics Solutions - Personalized Healthcare Solutions (PHCS)

Location: Rotkreuz, Switzerland 

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The Opportunity

We are looking for an experienced in-house lawyer to join the RDS Legal Team  as soon as possible.

You will be part of a global network of legal professionals and support various aspects of product strategy, development, and manufacturing, with a focus on the PHCS network of Roche Diagnostics.. The PHCS network collaborates with pharmaceutical companies (including Roche Pharma) and institutions to develop and commercialise companion diagnostics and related services and products.

You will provide legal services to multiple areas of our business, including partnering/business development, R&D, product lifecycle management, clinical development & medical affairs, and marketing. This will include support for one or more leadership teams responsible for particular product areas within the business.

Key responsibilities for the role include: 

Support complex, international business projects employing considerable independent legal judgment, experience, and analysis.

Provide strategic assistance and guidance on a variety of legal matters.

Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of legal documents, including collaboration agreements, development agreements,  permits/licenses, software development agreements, supply agreements, research agreements, data privacy & cybersecurity  agreements, and service agreements.

Manage disputes and litigation arising from your assigned business areas. 

Interact with colleagues across Roche, to determine compliant yet practical legal responses and planning to meet business needs.

Develop and present legal training on various topics of relevance to and in support of business needs.

Who you are 

To be successful in this role, you must have the ability to assess and anticipate legal and business risks associated with complex projects and innovative diagnostic products. You need to be able to communicate well-reasoned recommendations to senior executives and business stakeholders clearly and concisely. You should be comfortable with calibrating and advising on acceptable levels of risk commensurate with broader business objectives.  You will be expected to structure, draft, and negotiate a wide range of agreements and develop and recommend innovative solutions to complex legal and business issues.

Master's degree in Law (MLaw, lic.iur.), admission to the bar (Swiss qualification preferred, but equivalent foreign qualification will also be considered)

Fluency in English, and German is a plus

At least 5 years of professional experience (post-bar exam) in a multinational company or at a respected law firm, preferably in the life sciences industry (e.g. diagnostics, pharmaceutical, or biotechnology industry).

Professional experience in handling cases in R&D, business collaborations, licensing, supply and commercialisation, and data privacy; experience supporting CAP-accredited (or equivalent) CLIA-certified laboratories is a plus.

Solid knowledge in the following areas of law: contracts, competition law, IT/software law, litigation/dispute resolution.

International academic or work experience is a plus.

This is an exciting opportunity to work within an inclusive environment, which focuses on professional and personal development. Apply now to be considered !

At Roche, more than 100,000 people across 100 countries are pushing back the frontiers of healthcare. Working together, we’ve become one of the world’s leading research-focused healthcare groups. Our success is built on innovation, curiosity and diversity.

Roche Diagnostics International in Rotkreuz is a leading provider of diagnostic systems solutions, and the largest manufacturer of fully automated in vitro diagnostic systems in Switzerland. We are more than 2’700 passionate colleagues from over 65 nationalities. Find out more about our site in Central Switzerland, here.

Besides extensive development and training opportunities, we offer flexible working options, 18 weeks of maternity leave and 10 weeks of gender independent partnership leave. Our employees benefit from multiple services on site such as child-care facilities, medical services, restaurants and cafeterias, as well as various employee events.

We believe in the power of diversity and inclusion, and strive to identify and create opportunities that enable all people to bring their unique selves to Roche.

Roche is an Equal Opportunity Employer.