Senior Counsel

Novartis AG

Durham, NC

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$194,600–$361,400 Per Year
SKILLS
Administrative Skills, Adobe Acrobat, Biotech and Pharmaceutical, Construction, Contract Law, Contract Negotiation, Disease, English Language, Federal Government, Legal, Legal Support Skills, Litigation, Logistics, Manufacturing, OSHA, Product/Service Launch, Purchasing/Procurement, Real Estate, Regulations, Risk Analysis, Sales, Small Molecules, Technical Operations, Warehousing
LOCATION
Durham, NC
POSTED
20 days ago

Job ID

REQ-10079400

Jul 06, 2026

USA

Available in: English

Summary

The Senior Counsel will support the US TechOps organization & also cover Radioligand Technology (RLT) TechOps activities at the global level. This person will provide legal support to US based TechOps sides, including RLT, in the area of Technical Operations. This includes the day to day activities: contract drafting & negotiations, managing disputes in areas of support for manufacturing sites, supply/logistics, warehousing, real estate and general procurement support.

About the Role

Key Responsibilities:Support Head Legal Americas & RLT on global RLT transactions and actively contribute to the design and execution of the function's strategy.Act as a contact person - as directed by Head Legal Americas & RLT - for any stakeholders within the US Technical Operations area (small molecules as well as large molecules) and within RLT Global including support for RLT Procurement.Support the development and roll out of standardized template agreements and training materials.Coordinate with other Operations lawyers in the country and on global level to ensure smooth project implementation and roll out of best practicesAdvise on legal aspects of compliance policies, procedures, training and risk assessments.Interaction with supervising authorities such as the Federal Drug Agency, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission the Occupational Safety and Health AdministrationBe agile and able to work in a fast-paced dynamic environment.Desirable Requirements:8+ years post law school work experience3+ years in regulated pharmaceutical industry environmentEssential Requirements:General Knowledge, pharmaceutical regulations in USGMP (general principles) obtained through working in pharma Contracts, GeneralLabor Law: Basic KnowledgeProcurement-related experienceExperience with litigation/contract disputesExperience in BD&L related transactions and complex contracting is preferable Real Estate Related work experience (buy/sell, maintenance, construction)Benefits & RewardsThe salary for this position is expected to range between $194,600 and $361,400 per year. The final salary offered is determined based on factors like, but not limited to, relevant skills and experience, and upon joining Novartis will be reviewed periodically. Novartis may change the published salary range based on company and market factors. Your compensation will include a performance-based cash incentive and, depending on the level of the role, eligibility to be considered for annual equity awards. US-based eligible employees will receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, life and disability benefits, a 401(k) with company contribution and match, and a variety of other benefits. In addition, employees are eligible for a generous time off package including vacation, personal days, holidays and other leaves.Why Novartis: Helping people with disease and their families takes more than innovative science. It takes a community of smart, passionate people like you. Collaborating, supporting and inspiring each other. Combining to achieve breakthroughs that change patients' lives. Ready to create a brighter future together? https://www.novartis.com/about/strategy/people-and-cultureJoin our Novartis Network: Not the right Novartis role for you? Sign up to our talent community to stay connected and learn about suitable career opportunities as soon as they come up: https://talentnetwork.novartis.com/networkBenefits and Rewards: Read our handbook to learn about all the ways we'll help you thrive personally and professionally: https://www.novartis.com/careers/benefits-rewards

Why Novartis: Helping people with disease and their families takes more than innovative science. It takes a community of smart, passionate people like you. Collaborating, supporting and inspiring each other. Combining to achieve breakthroughs that change patients' lives. Ready to create a brighter future together? https://www.novartis.com/about/strategy/people-and-cultureBenefits and Rewards: Learn about all the ways we'll help you thrive personally and professionally.Read our handbook (PDF 30 MB)

EEO Statement:The Novartis Group of Companies are Equal Opportunity Employers. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.Accessibility & Reasonable AccommodationsThe Novartis Group of Companies are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or to perform the essential functions of a position, please send an e-mail to [email protected] or call +1(877)395-2339 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please include the job requisition number in your message.

Division

Legal

Business Unit

Legal

Location

USA

State

Indiana

Site

Indianapolis

Company / Legal Entity

U061 (FCRS = US061) Novartis Services, Inc.

Alternative Location 1

Durham, North Carolina, USA

Functional Area

Legal & Intellectual Property & Compl.

Job Type

Full time

Employment Type

Regular

Shift Work

No

Legal & Intellectual Property & Compl. Legal USA

Job ID

REQ-10079400

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About the Company

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Novartis AG

Novartis provides healthcare solutions that improve and extend people’s lives. We use science-based innovation to address some of society’s most challenging healthcare issues. We discover and develop breakthrough treatments and find new ways to deliver them to as many people as possible. Our company is focused on industry-leading divisions with innovation power and global scale: pharmaceuticals, eye care and generic medicines Novartis is headquartered in Basel, Switzerland. Novartis Group companies employ approximately 120,000 associates and its products are available in more than 180 countries around the world.

COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Biotechnology/Pharmaceuticals
FOUNDED
1996