Senior Counsel - Evinova

Senior Counsel - Evinova

Baar, Switzerland

Competitive salary and benefits

Evinova is a health-tech business, accelerating the delivery of better health outcomes by propelling the life sciences sector forward in digital health, from the inside. Through our application of science-based expertise, evidence-led rigor, and human experience-driven insight, our digital solutions are deliberately designed so that everyone can reach better health outcomes together. Evinova is a health-tech business within the AstraZeneca Group.

Introduction to Role:

We are seeking a Senior Counsel with a strong background in technology, digital, and privacy work to support our global Evinova Business. This role offers a unique opportunity to partner with new customers, serve our patients, and meet our revenue target. This position reports to the Chief Legal and Compliance Officer and will work independently directly with the Evinova LT and wider business.

Accountabilities:

As a Senior Counsel, you will be responsible for all customer and supplier facing transactions covering all Evinova products and services. The focus of the customer work is software as a service (SaaS) deals, but the position requires a versatile commercial counsel who can cover a variety of general services and health care professional contracting arrangements, including privacy advice.

Crucial Skills/Experience:

• Meaningful legal practice experience, particularly in technology, digital and IT related matters, including supporting SaaS contracts

• Experience advising on US contracts

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to explain sophisticated legal issues in an easy to understand manner

• Business oriented and pragmatic approach to problem solving

• Skill in analyzing and solving issues related to a wide variety of substantive legal areas

• Ability to work independently and comfortable operating in ambiguity in a fast paced work environment

• Prior technology and/or pharmaceutical sector experience highly desirable

• Experience working in-house in both a start-up and a multinational company

• Data privacy experience

• Experience supporting software as a medical device (SaMD) deals

• Experience supporting a Global Procurement organisation

• Experience working with English law contracts and common law jurisdictions

When we put unexpected teams in the same room, we unleash bold thinking with the power to inspire life-changing medicines. In-person working gives us the platform we need to connect, work at pace and challenge perceptions. That's why we work, on average, a minimum of three days per week from the office. But that doesn't mean we're not flexible. We balance the expectation of being in the office while respecting individual flexibility. Join us in our unique and ambitious world.

At AstraZeneca, we're powering to better serve patients, every day. As part of our dedicated global team, you'll help unlock the power of what science can do and ultimately have a big impact on patients' lives. We're high-performing, digitally savvy innovators, who unite together as one to simultaneously support and push each other forward. With countless opportunities available, this is the place to build an outstanding reputation. And, as you take your career in new directions and to even greater heights you'll be rewarded for your successes.

Ready to make an impact? Apply now to join our team!

AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorisation and employment eligibility verification requirements.