Legal Trainee - Research & Development and Innovative Medicines / Legal Trainee - Research & Development and Innovative Medicines

Job ID

REQ-10051789

Date: May 14, 2025

Location: Switzerland

Summary

The Novartis Research & Development and Innovative Medicines Legal Teams are seeking university graduates for legal traineeships in the Global and Swiss legal departments in Basel.

Duration: 6 months

Start date: as of January 1, 2026 (latest start date June 1, 2026)

About the Role

At Novartis, we are committed to providing healthcare solutions that meet the evolving needs of patients and societies worldwide. Our mission is to discover innovative ways to enhance and extend lives.

We are looking for university graduates to join our Novartis Research & Development and Innovative Medicines Legal Teams for a legal traineeship (Volontariat) within the Global and Swiss legal departments in Basel. This traineeship presents an invaluable opportunity to gain practical experience in a large international pharmaceutical corporation. If you are interested in gaining insights into an in-house legal department, collaborating with industry experts, and contributing to our mission of reimagining medicine, we invite you to apply.

Duration: 6 months
Start date: as of January 1, 2026 (latest start date June 1, 2026)

Your Responsibilities

Your responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Working on various legal matters and projects related to pharmaceutical/healthcare laws, contract law, commercial law, licensing and transactions, and anti-trust law.
• Providing advice on development, regulatory, digital, and commercial matters concerning the research & development and commercialization of pharmaceutical products.
• Conducting legal research and drafting documents addressing various legal issues and disputes in private and public law areas.
• Drafting, negotiating, and reviewing a variety of agreements, including licensing, research collaborations, distribution, confidentiality, service, and consultancy contracts.
• Offering legal support for various projects, such as contract templates, legal training, global guidelines and policies, and research collaborations, while interacting with Novartis's global, regional, and country legal and business stakeholders.

What You'll Bring to the Role

• Education: Swiss Bachelor of Law (BLaw) degree or Master of Law (MLaw) degree or equivalent from a Swiss university.
• Languages: Proficient in German and English.
• Experience: Ideally, candidates should have gained their first professional or internship experience.

Potential candidates should demonstrate a strong interest in legal issues within a major international pharmaceutical corporation, as well as a commitment to learning and discovering new insights.

Application Process

Apply online using the form below. Only applications matching the job profile will be considered.

Accessibility and Accommodation

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Why Novartis

At Novartis, assisting those affected by diseases and their families requires more than just innovative science. It takes a community of dedicated, passionate individuals like you. We collaborate, support, and inspire one another to achieve breakthroughs that change patients' lives. Are you ready to help create a brighter future together? Learn more.

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Job Details

Division: Legal

Business Unit: Pharma Research

Location: Switzerland

Site: Basel (City)

Company / Legal Entity: C028 (FCRS = CH028) Novartis Pharma AG

Functional Area: Others

Job Type: Full time

Employment Type: Early Career (Fixed Term)

Shift Work: No