Designation Sr Manager - Legal Note Candidates should have more exposure related to R D as per JD-Point no-4 Experience - 10 Department Legal Compliance Location Andheri Mumbai Industry Pharmaceuticals Position Overview The Senior Manager - Legal will lead and manage legal affairs for the organization ensuring full compliance with statutory requirements mitigating legal risks and supporting critical business functions This role demands deep knowledge of pharma regulations contract law litigation management and intellectual property matters Key Responsibilities 1 Regulatory Statutory Compliance Ensure compliance with all applicable laws and regulations governing the pharmaceutical industry including Drugs Cosmetics Act DPCO GMP GCP FDA EMA guidelines where applicable Monitor regulatory updates and advise management on legal implications Oversee company-wide compliance programs SOP reviews audits and risk assessments 2 Contract Management Draft review and negotiate a wide range of agreements o Manufacturing supply agreements o Licensing distribution agreements o Clinical trial agreements o CDMOs CMOs o Vendor agreements o R D collaboration agreements Ensure contracts are aligned with business goals while protecting the organization from legal exposure 3 Litigation Dispute Management Manage and coordinate litigation with external counsel Handle matters related to product liability labour disputes commercial claims and IP infringement Prepare legal strategies responses notices and settlement recommendations 4 Intellectual Property IP Support IP-related matters including patents trademarks copyrights and trade secrets Coordinate with patent attorneys for filings oppositions renewals and IP strategy in alignment with R D 5 Advisory Business Partnering Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership and cross-functional teams R D QA QC Manufacturing Sales Marketing HR Provide actionable legal guidance on recent projects market expansions corporate structuring and commercial decisions Conduct risk analysis and recommend solutions that balance compliance with business speed 6 Policy Governance Documentation Develop and maintain internal legal policies and compliance frameworks Ensure proper record management document control and contract repository Support internal audits and due diligence for partnerships M A and investments 7 Training Awareness Conduct training sessions for employees on legal topics such as compliance contract awareness IP hygiene data privacy anti-bribery competition law etc Required Qualifications Experience LL B LL M from a recognized university 10-15 years of experience in the pharmaceutical or life-sciences sector mandatory Strong understanding of pharma regulations manufacturing laws clinical research and global regulatory frameworks Demonstrated expertise in contract drafting negotiation compliance and litigation Experience collaborating with regulatory affairs QA production R D teams and Government Bodies Key Skills Competencies Excellent command over contract law and pharma-related legal frameworks Strong business acumen with ability to translate legal risks into business language Drafting negotiation and communication skills High integrity sound judgement and an ability to handle sensitive information Strategic thinking with a hands-on execution approach Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities the pharma world waits for nobody Preferred Attributes Experience in both corporate legal departments and law firms Exposure to international regulatory environments EU US Knowledge of data privacy GDPR competition law and ESG compliance Job Type Full-time Pay 1 100 000 00 - 1 700 000 00 per year Work Location In person

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