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

Job ID

REQ-10051789

Posted On

Jun 26, 2025

Location

Switzerland

Summary

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

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

About the Role

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

We invite university graduates to embark on a legal traineeship (Volontariat) within our Global and Swiss legal departments in Basel. This traineeship presents a unique opportunity to gain practical experience within a large international pharmaceutical corporation. If you are eager to gain insights into an in-house legal department, collaborate with experts, and support our mission to reimagine medicine, we look forward to your application.

Your Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To:

• Working on a wide range of legal matters and projects, including pharmaceutical/healthcare laws, contract law, commercial law, licensing and transactions, and anti-trust law;
• Advising on diverse development, regulatory, digital, and commercial matters related to the research & development and commercialization of pharmaceutical products;
• Conducting legal research and drafting documents on various legal issues and disputes in private and public law areas;
• Drafting, negotiating, and reviewing a variety of agreements, such as licensing, research collaboration, distribution, confidentiality, and consultancy contracts;
• Providing legal support for various projects, including contract templates, legal training, global guidelines and policies, and partnerships, while interacting with Novartis 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: Proficiency in German and English
• Experience/Professional Requirements: Ideally, previous professional experience or internships in a legal setting.

Potential candidates should possess a keen interest in legal issues within a major international pharmaceutical corporation, along with a strong commitment and enthusiasm to learn and discover new things.

Application Process

Apply online using the form below. Please note that only applications matching the job profile will be considered.

Accessibility and Accommodation

Novartis is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for all individuals. If you have a medical condition or disability and need accommodation during the recruitment process, or wish to receive more detailed information about the essential functions of a position, please contact diversity.inclusion_ch@novartis.com. Include the job requisition number in your message.

Why Novartis

At Novartis, we believe that addressing diseases and supporting their families requires more than innovative science; it demands a community of dedicated, passionate individuals like you. Together, we collaborate, inspire one another, and strive for breakthroughs that transform patients' lives. Are you ready to help create a brighter future together? Learn more about our culture.

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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