Associate Director, Legal Generalist

Tevapharm
CA - Quebec - Montreal
December 24, 2024
Management

Together, we're on a mission to make good health more affordable and accessible, to help millions around the world enjoy healthier lives.
It's a mission that bonds our people across nearly 60 countries and a rich, diverse variety of nationalities and backgrounds.
Working here means working with the world's leading manufacturer of generic medicines, and the proud producer of many of the products on the World Health Organization's Essential Medicines List.
Today, at least 200 million people around the world take one of our medicines every single day.
An amazing number, but we're always looking for new ways to continue making a difference, and new people to make a difference with.

The opportunity

Associate Director, General Legal Counsel
Location:
Toronto or Montreal

Reporting to the Country's Executive Counsel, the Associate Director, General Legal Counsel is a multifaceted role at Teva Canada Limited, ensuring adherence to legal standards, internal policies, privacy and ethical practices across the organization.
The incumbent will be a legal champion, accountable for a wide range of functions related to innovative, biosimilar, and generic businesses.

How you'll spend your day

Legal Business Partner Support

Manage and oversee a diverse portfolio of legal matters impacting the Canadian organization, including but not limited to purchase and/or divestment of assets, alliance management, agreement negotiating and drafting, advising on local laws, legal counselling, litigation matters, regulations and company policies.
As a strong and reliable business partner interfacing with cross-functional units and attending various business meetings to provide legal input.
Overseeing external legal counsel, managing legal spend, and connecting issues and opportunities across the business to drive the company's success.
Assist the Executive Counsel as needed and provide legal advice and support to the Company's various business units in the Canadian business.
All other Business Partner duties as required.

Privacy Champion

Develop, implement and maintain organizational privacy policies, procedures and guidelines in compliance with legislation and in coordination with organizational leadership, the Privacy compliance oversight structure, and legal counsel.
Serve as an advisor and strategic business partner to ensure data privacy requirements are incorporated in Enterprise, business activities and programs.
Lead ongoing monitoring for compliance of privacy and security related policies and procedures.
Represent the organization as the Privacy Officer.
All other Privacy duties as required.

Non-IP Litigation

Manage important non-IP litigation including but not limited to HR and employee matters, mediations, employment and labour standard issues.
Participate in business meetings and train on issues related to rebate and customer contracting, formulary placement and payer agreements.
Review and update all organization policies and procedures annually.
Support as needed in audits of customer utilization and compliance with rebate agreements.
Ensure that the company follows all applicable laws, rules and regulations; monitor compliance and make recommendations regarding changes to policies or operations.
All other duties as assigned.

Your experience and qualifications

Juris Doctorate.
Minimum of 5+ years of experience in private practice and/or in-house setting experience in a related industry.
Work experience in a firm or legal experience in a pharmaceutical/ Healthcare/ Life sciences organization is preferred.
Strong knowledge of laws and regulations applicable to prescription and OTC drugs preferred.
Experience reviewing advertising and promotional materials of pharmaceutical products.
Negotiation:
Experience in counseling and assisting clients in the negotiation of agreements, including participating in the negotiation process.
Exceptional written and oral communication skills; solid project management skills.
Proven judgment and ability to counsel senior management and influence top leaders.
Travel Requirements:
10-15% of the time.

Enjoy a more rewarding choice

Make an Impact:
Shape the future of Teva's generics business in Canada.
Leadership:
Lead a talented team to achieve big results.
Collaboration:
Partner with diverse teams across the business.
Career Growth:
Opportunities for development within a leading global pharmaceutical company.

Teva's Equal Employment Opportunity Commitment

Teva Pharmaceuticals is committed to equal opportunity in employment.
It is Teva's global policy that equal employment opportunity be provided without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, disability, pregnancy, medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ancestry, veteran status, national or ethnic origin or any other legally recognized status entitled to protection under applicable laws.
We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace for all.
If you are contacted for a job opportunity, please advise us of any accommodations needed to support you throughout the recruitment and selection process.
All accommodation information provided will be treated as confidential and used only for the purpose of providing an accessible candidate experience.

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