Senior Counsel Commercial & Compliance - Synthon

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  • Nijmegen, Gelderland
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  • Voltijds
  • 1 dag geleden
Synthon is a global market leader in the development of complex generic pharmaceutical products. On behalf of Synthon, we are looking for a Senior Legal Counsel with a primary focus on ethics and compliance.Synthon improves global health by making high-quality medicines more accessibleOur Clientis a global market leader in the development of complex generic pharmaceutical products. The company develops, manufactures and out-licenses complex generics and hybrid medicines for patients worldwide.
Founded in 1991, Synthon improves global health by making high-quality medicines more accessible and affordable. Its products are approved in over 90 countries and marketed via strategic partnerships and direct sales.Headquartered in Nijmegen, the Netherlands, Synthon has affiliates in eight countries and employs about 1,600 staff, of whom around 200 in Nijmegen.On behalf of Synthon, we are looking for a Senior Legal Counsel with a primary focus on ethics and compliance. A role where legal expertise directly contributes to responsible growth in an international pharmaceutical company.This position plays a central role in embedding ethics and complianceThe PositionAs Senior Legal Counsel you are part of Synthon's Legal department and engaged in a wide range of legal activities. Your main focus is ethics and compliance, where you will strengthen and further professionalize the company's framework. You ensure that integrity and responsible business practices are firmly embedded across the organization.Your work includes drafting policies, implementing procedures, conducting investigations and advising on diverse compliance topics. You will also prepare training materials and provide training to increase awareness within the company.In addition, you contribute to other legal activities, such as drafting and negotiating sales and supply chain agreements and advising on various legal matters within Synthon's pharmaceutical business.You will collaborate with global business teams, staff departments and the Ethics & Compliance Committee, and report to the General Counsel.Key ResponsibilitiesCompliance governance and risk management
  • Enhance and implement compliance policies and risk frameworks
  • Conduct risk assessments and monitor mitigation strategies
  • Advise on compliance risks, trends and best practices
Training and awareness building
  • Develop and lead training sessions for different audiences
  • Promote a culture of integrity through clear communication and role modeling
Cross-functional support
  • Provide day-to-day legal and compliance support globally, including contract compliance and trade practices
Contract drafting and advice
  • Draft and negotiate sales and supply chain agreements
  • Advise on legal matters within the pharmaceutical business
This position plays a central role in embedding ethics and compliance within a rapidly growing international organization.You are result-oriented, pragmatic and entrepreneurialThe ProfileYou are result-oriented, pragmatic and entrepreneurial, and contribute to Synthon's ambition to address today's and tomorrow's healthcare challenges.
  • Master degree in Law, at least 7 years' experience in an international environment (pharma experience is a plus)
  • Broad compliance knowledge (e.g. code of conduct, ABAC, sanctions, competition law, fraud, GDPR, whistleblowing)
  • Experience drafting and negotiating international contracts
  • Strong communicator, able to interact at all levels and connect easily with others
  • Proactive, accurate and capable of managing multiple projects
  • Strong planning skills, effective at meeting deadlines
  • Excellent command of Dutch and English, written and spoken
Above all, you act with integrity and combine legal expertise with the drive to make a meaningful impact.The company's growth ambitions create opportunities for professional developmentThe OfferSynthon is aware of its economic, social and environmental impact. Care - for colleagues, partners, patients and society - is a core value.The company's growth ambitions create opportunities for professional development. You will work in a professional yet informal environment, with short communication lines, strong cooperation and appreciation of initiative.Synthon is aware of its economic, social and environmental impact. Care - for colleagues, partners, patients and society - is a core value.The company's growth ambitions create opportunities for professional development. You will work in a professional yet informal environment, with short communication lines, strong cooperation and appreciation of initiative.ContactFor more information, please contact at Voxius via mail (legal@voxius.nl) or phone (+31 85 4880000). Discretion is guaranteed.

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