[Hiring] Head – Legal & Compliance @Roche

Role Description

To lead and embed a robust, independent Legal & Compliance framework that safeguards Roche Pharma India’s license to operate, enables sustainable business growth, ensures adherence to applicable laws, ethical standards and global policies. Act as a strategic advisor to the General Manager and leadership team on legal, compliance and governance matters, enabling legally sound, ethical and compliant decision-making across the organization.

Responsibilities:

• Act as a strategic partner to the General Manager and leadership team in shaping business strategy.
• Provide proactive and solution-oriented legal and compliance guidance.
• Advise on non-negotiable risks and legal and compliance guardrails.
• Counsel on calculated risks and offer solutions within the L&C guardrails.
• Lead and manage the Legal & Compliance function, ensuring high-quality support.
• Drive a strong culture of integrity and compliance across the organization.
• Ensure adherence to applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies.
• Design, implement, and strengthen a comprehensive compliance program.
• Lead and oversee internal investigations and disciplinary processes.
• Provide expert legal advice on corporate, commercial, regulatory, and healthcare compliance matters.
• Advise on complex regulatory and business matters.
• Serve as the primary advisor on regulatory, enforcement, and government-related matters.
• Establish and maintain enterprise risk assessment frameworks.
• Support talent development and capability building within the Legal & Compliance function.

Qualifications

• Approximately 15+ years of experience in legal and compliance roles within regulated industries.
• Significant leadership experience.

Requirements

• Strong knowledge of contract law, business law, corporate law, competition law, labour codes, data privacy law.
• Experience in litigation management and court procedures.
• Expertise in legal research and regulatory interpretation.
• Strong expertise in compliance program design, investigations, audits, and risk management.

Mindset & Behaviour

• Patient & Customer Centric.
• Pragmatic and solution-oriented approach.
• Strong ability to challenge constructively and influence stakeholders.
• Collaborative and networked working style.
• High integrity, strong ethical judgment, and courage to escalate difficult issues.

Company Description

A healthier future drives us to innovate. Together, more than 100,000 employees across the globe are dedicated to advance science, ensuring everyone has access to healthcare today and for generations to come. Our efforts result in more than 26 million people treated with our medicines and over 30 billion tests conducted using our Diagnostics products. We empower each other to explore new possibilities, foster creativity, and keep our ambitions high, so we can deliver life-changing healthcare solutions that make a global impact.

Roche is an Equal Opportunity Employer.