Overview

In this role you lead and shape the Spain Legal function to support Novartis Spain’s business strategy in a highly regulated environment. You act as a strategic partner to the Country Leadership Team, delivering practical legal advice on complex decisions. You’ll build and mentor a high-performing Spain Legal team, manage material legal risks, and ensure compliant corporate governance. This position offers the opportunity to influence cross-functional initiatives and protect patients, Novartis, and reputation.

Compensaciones / Ventajas

- insurance plans
- retirement plans
- wellbeing resources
- global recognition programs
- flexible and hybrid working options
- paid parental leave

Responsabilidades

- Lead the legal strategy for Novartis Spain and align with country business plans
- Advise the Country President, Leadership Team and senior leaders on complex legal and business issues
- Oversee legal support across regulatory, commercial, competition, data privacy, IP, corporate and contracting matters
- Develop and manage the Spain Legal team, setting priorities and fostering an inclusive, high-performing culture
- Identify,



assess and manage material legal risks, disputes, investigations and litigation in Spain
- Oversee corporate governance and compliance for Novartis Spain entities
- Collaborate with country, regional and global teams and contribute to Region Europe Legal priorities

Requisitos principales

- Degree in Spanish law and current professional qualification to practise law in Spain
- Significant post-qualification legal experience advising senior leaders in a pharmaceutical in-house setting
- Strong knowledge of Spanish and European legal/regulatory frameworks relevant to pharma
- Demonstrated experience leading and developing a legal team
- Proven ability to manage complex legal and business matters and lead cross-functional projects in a matrixed environment
- Fluent in Spanish and English with strong communication and influencing skills

- Adaptability
- Leadership and team development
- Negotiation and persuasion
- Regulatory compliance (pharma)
- Data privacy
- Competition law

📌 Legal Head Innovative Medicines (IM) (Barcelona)
🏢 Novartis
📍 Barcelona