Senior Corporate Counsel

Category: Legal, Compliance & Audit

Location:Bagsværd, Capital Region of Denmark, DK

• Be the key business partner and legal contact on all matters relating to supply and demand imbalances and drug shortages globally, focused on enabling business outcomes and mitigating legal risks
• Participate in cross-functional global task force on medicines supply and availability (together with Product Supply, Regulatory Affairs, Commercial, Communications and Public Affairs) and support our engagement with key regulatory authorities (e.g. EMA)
• Be involved in the development of commercial strategies around the supply and allocation of our products to fulfil our commitment to deliver medicines that will serve the greatest number of patients globally
• Support regions and global affiliates in local risk management via tools, resources and trainings, as well as provide direct counselling on local critical risks and relevant topics in close collaboration with our International Operations and US colleagues
• Collaborate across legal teams in Global Legal, Intellectual Property and Security on relevant projects and topics (e.g. Competition Law, Litigation, Product Security, Pharma Law Commercial, etc.)
• Gain visibility to senior stakeholders via interactions with and updates to senior management on key topics and critical risks, as this is a high priority area for the company and our function

• Strong legal acumen, ideally incl. experience working as in-house counsel advising on commercial, regulatory, and/or supply-related matters
• Well-developed business partnering skills, including a proactive and innovative approach to understanding our customers’ needs and enabling business results through best-in-class legal advice
• Project management skills, including the ability to drive multiple tasks and projects simultaneously in a structured manner, and to take a strategic approach to risk management and prioritisation
• The ability to work independently, as well as in cross-functional teams.
• Strong written and verbal English communication and stakeholder management skills, which enable you to clearly convey complex issues and navigate among stakeholders from different cultures and business functions