Band
Level 7
Job Description Summary
#LI-HybridLocation: Basel, Switzerland
Join our dynamic legal team as the Head of Finance Legal RoW, where you will play a pivotal role in shaping strategic decisions at the Novartis Group level. This is a unique opportunity to lead a talented team with impact— serving as a strategic legal advisor to senior leaders on Swiss and European capital markets, securities law, and corporate finance, while driving compliance and innovation in a fast-paced, global healthcare environment.
Job Description
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the Swiss Finance Legal team
- Provide strategic expert legal advice to, and contribute to the decision-making process of business partners, including but not limited to top and senior management, such as ECN members, Group Treasury, Global Tax, Global FRA, Global Head Investor Relations, in all aspects of financial law (e.g. legal advice relating to disclosure and reporting requirements, Swiss and European debt and equity capital markets transactions, asset management, investments and hedge funds, derivatives and treasury operations, financial structuring, capital allocation and corporate housekeeping) and Swiss company law
- Lead the processes for SIX filings and ad hoc disclosures coordinated at Novartis Group level
- Lead global, cross-divisional, cross-border and cross-functional complex transactions and regulatory projects requiring in-depth legal, finance and business knowledge
- Act as secretary, member and/or chair to, and attend meetings of, as needed, the boards of directors of strategically important Novartis subsidiaries and foundations, and exercise supervision, control activities and influence strategically important decision-making
- Ensure compliance and corporate governance of the activities of strategically important Novartis subsidiaries with applicable corporate laws and regulations and develop innovative solutions to challenges
- Ensure global compliance with financial regulations (e.g., EU Directives, SOX, IFRS standards and Swiss standards), including monitoring of regulatory changes and advising on implementation.
- Train and advise Business Partners on new legal trends, legislation and regulations in the Subject Matter Areas
- Instruct and supervise law firms providing advice to Novartis in the Subject Matter Areas and represent the interests of the Novartis Group in trade associations and other bodies
Essential Requirements:
- University degree in law and admission to the Swiss bar
- Substantial working experience with expert level knowledge in all aspects of financial law and Swiss company law, including strong experience in transactional matters such as Swiss and European debt and equity capital markets, financing and other corporate finance related transactions
- Several years of experience in leading a team of lawyers
- Prior experience working in a top-tier law firm
- Excellent leadership, communication, and analytical skills paired with the ability to manage complex legal issues and provide clear, actionable advice
- Proficiency in English (written and spoken)
Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:
Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams representative of the patients and communities we serve.
Accessibility and accommodation:
Novartis is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to all individuals. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the recruitment process, or in order to receive more detailed information about the essential functions of a position, please send an e-mail to inclusion.switzerland@novartis.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please include the job requisition number in your message.
Skills Desired