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Novartis is seeking a commercial lawyer to support international Commercial Launch Strategy initiatives. The role requires a qualified solicitor or barrister with strong experience in commercial, corporate, licensing, marketing, product launch, or life sciences law, ideally gained in-house or at a leading law firm. The candidate should understand pharmaceutical regulations, manage complex cross-border matters, and provide practical, risk-based advice to business and senior stakeholders. Strong negotiation, drafting, communication, project-management, and stakeholder-influencing skills are expected. The successful applicant will work collaboratively across legal, commercial, medical, regulatory, compliance, and market access teams, helping ensure launch plans are legally sound, compliant, and aligned with Novartis's strategic objectives.
Novartis is a global medicines company headquartered in Switzerland and focused on discovering, developing, and delivering innovative medicines. Its work spans areas including cardiovascular, renal and metabolic diseases, immunology, neuroscience, oncology, and rare diseases. The company combines scientific research, advanced technologies, data, and commercial expertise to address significant healthcare needs. Novartis operates across many international markets and employs multidisciplinary teams in research, clinical development, manufacturing, technology, medical affairs, commercial operations, and corporate functions. In the United Kingdom, it works with healthcare professionals, patients, researchers, policymakers, and health services to improve access to innovative treatments. The organisation promotes a purpose-led culture, collaboration, ethical business conduct, inclusion, and professional development. This legal position supports the complex international work required to prepare and execute pharmaceutical product launches.
The United Kingdom offers strong opportunities in pharmaceuticals, life sciences, healthcare, technology, finance, legal services, and professional consulting, with major employment centres in London, Cambridge, Oxford, Manchester, Edinburgh, and other regional hubs. Its culture is generally professional, diverse, and multicultural, with emphasis on punctuality, clear communication, and work-life balance. Lifestyle options range from busy city living to coastal and rural communities, supported by public transport, universities, arts, and sports. The UK is not a single island in everyday administrative terms, but Great Britain is an island and the country includes Northern Ireland. Visa requirements depend on nationality; many overseas professionals need a Skilled Worker visa sponsored by an approved employer, while Irish citizens have separate rights. Candidates should check salary thresholds, sponsorship eligibility, healthcare charges, tax, housing costs, and recognition of legal qualifications before relocating.
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