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IQVIA Senior Legal Counsel (m/w/d) in Frankfurt, Germany
POSITION OVERVIEW
We are looking for a (Senior) Legal Counsel to join our legal team in Germany / Austria / Switzerland (D/A/CH) reporting into the Assistant General Counsel D/A/CH.
As a key member of our team representing legal, you will review, interpret and translate legal needs and requirements and effectively communicate those to the business and external stakeholders as the case may be.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to gain exceptional experience in a varied and fast-paced health-care environment.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Provide legal support and advice to the business on all management levels on relevant legal issues
Draft legal documents such as contracts, statements, agreements etc.
Calculate and handle risks in business process and decision making
Provide guidance and actively engage on all aspects of the business insofar as data privacy is concerned
Ensure compliance and adherence with IQVIAs policies and procedures and statutory regulations
Support in handling litigation
Delivering specific legal guidance and trainings to local teams
Keeping up with current changes on all relevant areas of laws and contributing to the enhancement of the knowledge base of the company’s legal function
SKILLS AND EXPERTISE
Strong contract, data privacy and healthcare experience (social law SGB V)
Good understanding of the PPG business required
Good organizational, prioritization and time-management skills
Ability to work effectively in a highly matrixed organization
Excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills
Excellent judgement with the ability to anticipate and identify issues.
Ability to engage in complex problem solving with pragmatic approach.
Strong legal technical abilities.
Self-reliant, hardworking and results orientated
Culturally sensitive.
QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS
Minimum of 3 to 5 years’ PQE in legal practice
Experience may be gained in either private practice or an in-house legal environment or a combination of the two, but in-house experience is highly desirable.
Qualified as an attorney in Germany (“Syndikusrechtsanwalt/-in”)
Fluent English speaker and ability to draft legal contracts in English and German required.
IQVIA is a leading global provider of clinical research services, commercial insights and healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and healthcare industries. We create intelligent connections to accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments to help improve patient outcomes and population health worldwide. Learn more at https://jobs.iqvia.com
IQVIA is a world leader in using data, technology, advanced analytics, and expertise to help customers drive healthcare – and human health – forward. Together with the companies we serve, we are enabling a more modern, more effective and more efficient healthcare system, and creating breakthrough solutions that transform business and patient outcomes.
To get there, it takes diverse skills and a curiosity to explore new possibilities. No matter your role, everyone at IQVIA, including our colleagues at Q² Solutions, contributes to our shared goal of improving human health. Thank you for your interest in growing your career with us.
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