Legal Trainee - Research & Development and Innovative Medicines (Male / Female)

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 located in Basel.

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

About the Role

Novartis provides healthcare solutions that address the evolving needs of patients and societies worldwide. Our mission is to discover new ways to improve and extend people's lives.

This legal traineeship (Volontariat) within our Global and Swiss legal departments presents an excellent opportunity to gain practical experience in a large international pharmaceutical corporation. Are you interested in insights into an in-house legal department, collaborating with experts, and supporting 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 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 relating to the research, development, and commercialization of pharmaceutical products.
• 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, including licensing, research collaboration, distribution, confidentiality, service, and consultancy contracts.
• Providing legal support for various projects, such as contract templates, legal trainings, global guidelines and policies, research collaborations, 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) or Master of Law (MLaw) degree, or equivalent from a Swiss university.
• Languages: Proficiency in German and English.
• Experience/Professional Requirements: Ideally, you should have gained your first professional or internship experience.

Potential candidates should have an interest in legal issues within a major international pharmaceutical corporation, coupled with a strong commitment and the motivation to discover and learn new things.

Apply online using the form below.

Please ensure to submit a cover letter that includes your motivation for the position and your availability. Thank you.

Accessibility and Accommodation

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Why Novartis

Helping individuals with diseases and their families requires more than just innovative science—it demands a community of smart, passionate people like you. Together, we can collaborate, support, and inspire each other to achieve breakthroughs that transform patients' lives. Are you ready to create a brighter future together? Learn more about our people and culture here.

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Division

Legal

Business Unit

Pharma Research

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