Hybrid Head of Legal and Compliance

at Biogen

• Job title: Head of Legal and Compliance
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Lead
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Professional Certificate
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Istanbul, Turkey

About the role

• Head of Legal and Compliance providing compliance and legal oversight for Biogen's operations in Turkey. Leading strategic initiatives to strengthen corporate culture and manage legal risks.

Responsibilities

• The Head of Legal and Compliance provides legal and compliance oversight, guidance and counseling to the Turkey management team and the affiliate generally.
• The head drives a robust corporate culture that embraces integrity in our operations, consistent with the core values and principles of Biogen Code of Conduct.
• Design and pull through of a compliance strategic plan consistent with the Global Corporate Compliance strategy, the Company’s business strategy and aligned with local needs and requirements.
• Design and maintain systems and records of management decisions, policies, processes, trainings, assessments, remediation plans, investigations, and enforcement actions in line with the Corporate Compliance handbook.
• Provide advice and guidance to the business on compliance matters, including interactions and practices with health care professionals, government officials, health care institutions, patients and patient associations.
• Deliver training and communications to affiliate personnel on compliance topics.
• Conduct periodic risk assessments to identify and rank risks to help define prioritization of resources and activities.
• Support the affiliate’s business operations/internal departments on all legal matters, with excellent drafting and communication skills.
• Provide legal support for commercial contract negotiations, public procurement, competition law, data privacy, etc.
• Ensure accountability through enforcement of relevant policies and applicable regulations.
• Act as representative in the compliance group of the local industry association(s), ensuring compliance training and education is given to all employees.

Requirements

• Law degree and active qualification to practice law (or equivalent authorization) in Turkey
• 10+ years Legal experience with a least 5 years of Compliance experience (in house)
• Strong knowledge of local pharmaceutical regulations and codes
• Experience in the pharmaceutical, biotech, or other highly regulated industry (medical device)
• Excellent business judgment, stakeholder management, and communication skills in Turkish and English (written and spoken)
• Demonstrated ability to advise on risk in regulated environments and to partner effectively with cross-functional teams in a multinational company.
• Experience with compliance program management, HCP/HCO engagements oversight and oversight of third-party intermediaries.
• Experience managing complex projects, including overseeing external vendors.
• Able to work at a high level of autonomy and has proven that he/she is able to competently lead a complex area of responsibility that requires significant experience and skilled judgment.
• Business-focused, collaborative and process oriented.
• Ability to manage ambiguity and provide pragmatic solutions whilst strengthening a strong compliance culture.

Benefits

• Caring Deeply.
• Achieving Excellence.
• Changing Lives.