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

Job ID

REQ-10051789

Jun 26, 2025

Switzerland

Summary

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

Duration: 6 months

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

About the Role

At Novartis, we strive to provide healthcare solutions that meet the evolving needs of patients and communities around the globe. Our mission centers on discovering new ways to enhance and extend the lives of individuals.

Our teams in Legal are looking for motivated university graduates to join us for a legal traineeship (Volontariat) within our Global and Swiss legal departments in Basel. This traineeship presents an outstanding opportunity for you to gain valuable experience in a large international pharmaceutical company. If you are eager to explore the workings of an in-house legal department, collaborate with experts, and support our mission to reimagine medicine, we welcome you to apply online using the form below.

Your Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To:

• Addressing a range of legal matters and projects in areas such as 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 pertaining to various legal issues and disputes across private and public law areas.
• Drafting, negotiating, and reviewing a variety of agreements including licensing, research collaboration, distribution, confidentiality, and consultancy contracts.
• Providing legal support for various projects, such as contract templates, legal training, global guidelines and policies, and research collaborations, 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 an equivalent qualification from a Swiss university.
• Languages: Proficiency in both German and English.
• Experience/Professional Requirements: Ideally, you should have already gained your first professional or internship experience.

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

Accessibility and Accommodation

Novartis is dedicated to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process or need further information regarding the essential functions of a position, please email diversity.inclusion_ch@novartis.com. Be sure to include the nature of your request, your contact information, and the job requisition number in your message.

Why Novartis

Supporting individuals and families affected by diseases requires more than just innovative science; it necessitates a community of passionate and intelligent individuals. Together, we can collaborate, support, and inspire one another, achieving breakthroughs that transform patients' lives. Are you ready to create a brighter future with us?

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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