Qui sommes-nous ?
Laboratoires Pierre Fabre employs more than 10 000 people in 41 countries.
The company's products can be found in all areas of the healthcare sector,
from prescription drugs and over-the-counter medicines to dermo-cosmetics.
Votre mission
Position Overview:
We are seeking an experienced and strategic Head of Legal & Compliance to lead our legal and compliance function in the DACH cluster. As a key member of the local leadership team, you will ensure the company’s operations align with local and international laws and ethical standards. This is a high-impact role requiring a blend of legal expertise, compliance leadership, and business partnership
Key Responsibilities:
Legal:
- Serve as the primary legal advisor for the DACH affiliate, providing counsel on commercial, regulatory, corporate, labor, and data privacy matters.
- Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of contracts (e.g., commercial agreements, clinical trial agreements, licensing, vendor and service contracts).
- Support strategic projects, including partnerships, product launches, and litigation matters.
- Manage relationships with external counsel and ensure cost-effective legal support.
- Provide legal training and education across the organization.
Compliance:
- Oversee and enhance the local compliance program, ensuring alignment with global policies and applicable Germany, Switzerland and Austria /EU regulations
- Monitor, assess, and report on compliance risks; drive proactive risk mitigation strategies.
- Lead internal investigations and manage compliance incident reporting and remediation.
- Serve as the local Compliance Officer, liaising with regulators and industry associations as needed.
- Champion a culture of integrity and compliance throughout the organization.
Leadership & Strategy:
- Act as a trusted advisor to the Country Managing Director and local leadership team.
- Partner cross-functionally with medical, regulatory, commercial, and HR teams.
- Influence company strategy by integrating legal and compliance risk perspectives into business decision-making.
Qui êtes-vous ?
Qualifications:
- Qualified lawyer in Germany
- 7+ years of post-qualification legal experience, in the pharmaceutical or life sciences sector required
- Deep understanding of German and EU pharmaceutical laws, codes of practice (e.g., FSA/AKG), and compliance frameworks.
- Proven experience in a senior legal or compliance leadership role.
- Fluent in German and English.
Key Competencies:
- Strong leadership presence and excellent communication skills.
- Strategic mindset with the ability to navigate complex legal and regulatory issues.
- High ethical standards and integrity.
- Ability to balance risk management with pragmatic business support.
- Strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative approach.
What we offer:
- An opportunity to make a strategic impact in a growing and purpose-driven pharmaceutical company on the basis of a foundation.
- A dynamic, collaborative, and inclusive work environment.
- Competitive compensation, bonus, and benefits package.
- Opportunities for international collaboration and development.
Nous sommes convaincus que la diversité est une source d’épanouissement, d’équilibre social et de complémentarité pour nos collaborateurs, nos offres sont donc ouvertes à toutes et tous sans restriction.
