Senior Legal Counsel TA Oncology, International / Senior Legal Counsel TA Oncology, International

Job ID

REQ-10083531

Date

July 24, 2026

Location

Switzerland

Language Requirement

Available in: English

Summary

Location: Basel, Switzerland or London, UK (see separate posting).

As Senior Legal Counsel TA Oncology, International, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of cancer care. Working at the heart of the Breast Cancer Therapeutic Area, you will partner with senior leaders to enable bold innovation, guide high-impact strategic decisions, and help bring transformative medicines to patients worldwide. This is a unique opportunity to combine legal excellence with business leadership, influencing complex global initiatives across development, medical affairs, commercial strategy, and market access while helping redefine what is possible for patients living with cancer.

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the lead legal partner for the Breast Cancer Therapeutic Area and its global portfolio.
• Provide strategic legal guidance to commercial, medical, value and access, and development teams.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate legal, regulatory, and compliance risks across key business activities.
• Lead drafting, negotiation, and management of complex research, development, and commercial agreements.
• Support business development activities, alliance management, and integration of strategic assets and partnerships.
• Review promotional, medical, congress, and external communication materials to enable compliant execution.
• Drive innovation by enabling novel business approaches and supporting successful product launch strategies.
• Build organizational capability through legal training, cross-functional collaboration, and knowledge sharing.
• Collaborate closely with regional and country legal teams to ensure coordinated and consistent legal support across the Breast Cancer portfolio.

Essential Requirements

• Law degree and bar admission with strong legal expertise in a commercial environment.
• Significant post-qualification legal experience.
• Strong understanding of pharmaceutical legal frameworks, compliance requirements, and risk management principles.
• Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and provide pragmatic advice in complex global organizations.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and relationship-building skills across diverse cross-functional teams.
• Fluency in English with the ability to navigate ambiguity and drive solutions independently.

Desirable Requirements

• In-house legal experience within a global pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or healthcare organization.
• Experience supporting international business operations.

Benefits & Rewards

At Novartis, we are committed to reimagining medicine together - and rewarding the people who make it happen.

Expected Annual Base Salary Range for role: CHF 146,300 - 271,700

The base salary offered is determined based on gender-neutral objectives, such as relevant skills, competencies, and experience in accordance with the Novartis pay setting policy and will be reviewed periodically.

The rewards of being part of our team go far beyond base pay and incentives. We also offer a variety of competitive benefits in kind to help you thrive personally and professionally, such as insurance plans, retirement plans, wellbeing resources, and global recognition programs. In addition, we provide flexible and hybrid working options where possible, and a minimum of 14 weeks of paid parental leave.

In addition to your base salary, you may be eligible for a performance-based bonus based on certain performance parameters. Long-term equity awards granted at group level may also be part of your package. Further details will be provided during the application process.

Read our brochure to learn more about our global total rewards offering: Total Rewards Handbook.

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion:

Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams representative of the patients and communities we serve.

Accessibility and Accommodation:

Novartis is dedicated to providing reasonable accommodations to all individuals. If you require assistance during the recruitment process due to a medical condition or disability, please contact us at diversity.inclusion_ch@novartis.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please include the job requisition number in your message.

Why Novartis

Helping people with disease and their families takes more than innovative science. It takes a community of smart, passionate individuals like you—collaborating, supporting, and inspiring one another. Together, we can achieve breakthroughs that change patients' lives. Ready to create a brighter future together?

How to Apply

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