Job Description

Breakthroughs that change patients\' livesAt Pfizer we are a patient-centric company, guided by our four values: Courage, Joy, Equity and Excellence. Our breakthrough culture lends itself to our dedication to transforming millions of lives. At Pfizer we know that great things happen anywhere people come together with one shared goal.Join us - we are searching for our next talented colleague to fill the role as Legal Lead, IndiaWhy Patients Need YouAdhering to national and local regulations is essential in a business like ours. We are proud of our science and of the way we are looking to bring medicines to the world faster while keeping excellence and integrity an essential part of our process.In this role you\xc2\xb4ll play a vital role for the welfare and compliance of our business:Being the lead internal counsel for all Pfizer\xe2\x80\x99s operations in India.Acting as the primary point of contact for the Country Manager, Commercial Leads, the Manufacturing Site Lead, the R&D Site Lead(s) as well as the Enabling Function Leads in the market. Being a member of the India Country Leadership Team.What You Will AchieveAs the Legal Lead India, you will be responsible for providing legal advice and services on issues concerning the rights, obligations and privileges of the organizations in India, as well as leading the India Legal Team (currently, four colleagues). You will represent Pfizer on external forums and provide resolution of business issues by identifying practical legal solutions and recommending a course of action.As an advisor and an expert, you will be able to build and leverage constructive relationships across the organization to achieve the Legal Division\xe2\x80\x99s goals and objectives. Through your expertise and extensive knowledge, you will be able to foster a culture that promotes innovation and thrives on doing better for patients and healthcare.How You Will Achieve ItSupport the Country Manager, Commercial Leads, the Manufacturing Site Lead, the R&D Site Lead(s) as well as the Enabling Function Leads by making a significant and proactive contribution to the legal strategy.Act as the primary Legal Division contact for legal advice on key strategic priorities identified by the Country Manager and Country Leadership Team.Ensure that changes to the legal environment have been identified and that clients are educated and informed about relevant legal issues and principles and changes to the legal environment in order to pre-empt problems and allow Pfizer to gain the maximum benefit from legal advice.Provide proactive, strategic, results-oriented, accurate, pragmatic and user-friendly legal advice and draft/review documents for clients in pertinent business areas to support the business and protect Pfizer\xe2\x80\x99s vital interests and strategy in India, using experience and legal expertise to add value to debate and decision-making.Develop support process and materials for clients to operate a \xe2\x80\x9cself-service\xe2\x80\x9d model for high volume, low risk repeat requests.Develop, maintain and update own knowledge, skills and professional expertise, in line with professional requirements.Manage and do not exceed the budget for external law firm service providers via the Pfizer Legal Alliance and through other legal services providers in India.Participate in mergers, acquisitions, divestitures and business development arrangements.Coach and manage legal colleagues in India Legal team and help set the legal team strategy and direction.Contribute to the APAC legal community, supporting regional initiatives and sharing best practices.Skills, Knowledge, Qualifications & Experience requiredAdmitted to practice law in India with at-least 15 years relevant post qualification experience.Broad experience of advising on commercial, corporate, and pharmaceutical legal matters including good experience of drafting agreements relevant within the pharmaceutical field.Experience of interacting with Board of Directors of the company on legal matters.Strong track record of results orientation, strategic thinking, and commitment to professional development.Passionate about improving patients\xe2\x80\x99 health.Networking capabilities and able to connect in a matrix.Strong project management skills.Growth mindset; see opportunities, good listener and communicator; thrive in uncertain conditions.Open-minded, caring, aware of own behaviors and possess high collaboration skills.Entrepreneurial and agile mindset.Digital mature skillset.Fluent in English and Hindi.What You Can ExpectAt Pfizer, we invest in creating an environment which unleashes the power of our people. Some of our key drivers are:Diversity, Equity and Inclusion - Everyone has something to offer. We believe that a diverse and inclusive organization is crucial to building a successful organization. Pfizer is committed to celebrating this in all its forms ensuring we are as diverse as the patients and communities we serve.When You Grow, We Grow! - All colleagues are empowered to unleash their full potential, delivering on our company purpose through non-linear career paths, made of a diverse set of experiences.Health & Wellbeing - We empower our colleagues to better care for themselves and make new investments to help them manage their mental and physical well-being. Ensuring an environment where colleagues can unleash their power and bring joy at work is one of our focus areas.Location: This position is based in Mumbai, India.Pfizer is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable equal employment opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction in which it operates.Legal Affairs#LI-PFE

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