Your role & responsibilities as Global R&D Counsel
In this position, you will be the legal partner for Teva’s global R&D organization, focusing on innovative medicines, biosimilars, and generics. As Global R&D Counsel based in Ulm/Zagreb, you will be responsible for supporting R&D activities in Europe and will play a key role in delivering legal services that contribute to Teva’s growth strategy.
In your role, you will work closely with the R&D team to provide timely and accurate legal counsel. You will be an integral part of the global R&D legal team, ensuring that all activities comply with applicable laws and regulations, while supporting the execution of strategic goals within the R&D organization.
You are responsible for providing legal counsel and support for all R&D-related matters, documents and agreements, including clinical trials, data privacy, and research activities and agreements.
You will lead contract drafting and negotiations, including consultancy, services, research, Investigator-sponsored studies, and more and provide guidance on regulatory compliance, privacy, informed consent forms, transparency, and pharmacovigilance matters.
You will collaborate with other legal, compliance, and intellectual property teams to ensure alignment with global policies and standards.
You will also manage various legal projects, support R&D operations, work with CROs and external parties, and ensure consistent implementation of global and local legal policies and processes.
Who are we searching for
You are:
Passionate about research and development in the pharmaceutical industry.
A legal expert with strong analytical skills and the ability to provide strategic counsel in a fast-paced environment.
A collaborative team player with the ability to work across global, cross-functional teams and navigate complex legal landscapes.
A strong communicator with a solution-oriented mindset, able to balance legal risk with business objectives.
Self-motivated, organized, and able to handle multiple responsibilities while maintaining high standards of accuracy and timeliness.
You have:
A Master’s degree in law or comparable international/European law degree, with bar admission.
4-10 years of relevant experience, with a focus on legal counseling in research and development, ideally within a law firm, pharmaceutical, or academic setting.
Expertise in European laws and regulations pertaining to clinical trials, research, and development.
Strong negotiation skills and experience drafting various R&D-related agreements.
Fluency in English (German is a plus) and strong written and verbal communication skills.
A proactive, independent approach with a commitment to continuous learning and professional growth.
