Sr Legal Manager

BANGALORE (IN)ONSITEPOSTED: 8/15/2026
PHARMAFull-time
HIRING ORGANIZATIONNOVO NORDISK INDIA PVT LTDTechnology
Novo Nordisk India Pvt Ltd

ROLE DEFINITION & RESPONSIBILITIES

Core Responsibilities

Litigation & Authority Representation: Conduct in-depth legal research, advise on routine and complex legal issues, institute and defend litigation across multiple jurisdictions, liaise with statutory/judicial authorities, and coordinate responses to criminal complaints, enquiries, and investigations.
Regulatory & Statutory Advisory: Interpret and enforce pharmaceutical law requirements, competition law compliance, and key statutory frameworks including the Drugs & Cosmetics Act, FCPA, UK Anti-Bribery Act, Environment Protection Act, and Sunshine Act while performing business impact assessments.
Contract Lifecycle Management: Oversee end-to-end contract management including drafting, reviewing, negotiating, archiving agreements, and customising global corporate templates to meet local legal requirements.
Data Privacy & Compliance Governance: Advise on comprehensive data privacy regulations, guide human rights compliance, implement internal policy amendments, and support internal audits.
Training & Capability Building: Conduct legal awareness training and dawn raid simulations across the organization to foster a strong compliance-first culture.

Legal & Industry Standards

Deep understanding of the Indian pharmaceutical regulatory framework, litigation processes, and international anti-bribery statutes.
Strict adherence to global corporate governance, healthcare compliance ethics, and data protection mandates.

Benefits & Total Rewards

High-impact leadership role within Novo Nordisk's largest operational unit (International Operations).
Robust executive compensation structure, performance bonuses, comprehensive family healthcare benefits, and extensive professional development opportunities.

REQUIRED VERIFIED SKILLS

Litigation Management
Pharmaceutical Law
Drugs & Cosmetics Act
Contract Drafting & Negotiation
Data Privacy
Competition Law
FCPA
UK Anti-Bribery Act
Regulatory Compliance
Legal Advisory

COMPENSATION & REWARDS

28.0L - 45.0L per annum

ORGANIZATION CONTEXT & CULTURE

Novo Nordisk India Pvt Ltd is actively hiring for this position.

INDUSTRY: Technology

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