At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide legal advice and support across the UK and EMEA, ensuring compliance and best practices.
- Company: Kyowa Kirin International, a caring and innovative pharmaceutical company.
- Benefits: Inclusive culture, professional development, and opportunities to make a real difference.
- Other info: Dynamic environment with opportunities for growth and collaboration across regions.
- Why this job: Join a team that values teamwork and integrity while impacting patients' lives positively.
- Qualifications: UK-qualified solicitor with in-house life sciences experience and strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 75600 - 92400 £ per year.
At Kyowa Kirin International (KKI), our purpose is to make people smile. This means more than drug discovery and development; it is about embedding care into everything we do to make a difference every day for those that need it most. We’re an inclusive pharmaceutical company that takes time to understand what really matters to our patients, their families, and their healthcare professionals, helping our people to take bold actions that deliver life‑changing solutions sooner. Our culture is rooted in our values: Teamwork, Commitment to Life, Innovation, and Integrity.
Job Purpose
To provide legal advice and support to operational and commercial functions throughout the business.
Responsibilities
- Trusted legal business partner to key stakeholders
- Draft, negotiate and review a broad range of agreements across the UK and EMEA region, including those governing interactions with Health Professionals, Healthcare Organisations and Patient Organisations
- Legal review of Regional and Global Policies & SOPs
- Horizon scanning and implementation of new legislation relevant for KKI
- Provide legal support for observational and real‑world evidence studies, supply and distribution agreements, homecare agreements, early access programmes, market access, late lifecycle management and complex procurement
- Provide training to functional and business colleagues on legal topics relevant
- Create and maintain template documents to assist the legal team and other business functions
- Provide legal and ABPI Code of Practice advice on KKI strategic projects
- Enable best practice sharing across the Region
- Work with other Regions and KKC to improve Global/Cross Regional Contracting process
Qualifications
- UK‑qualified solicitor
- UK affiliate and EMEA Regional experience
- Significant in‑house experience in life sciences in UK and familiarity with the ABPI Code of Practice
- Good understanding of GDPR and relevant legislation in the UK and EU
- A willingness to build on legal skills and knowledge through on‑going professional development
- Sound communication skills
- Ability to work well under pressure and adapt to changing business priorities
Kyowa Kirin International is an equal opportunities employer. No agencies please.
Regional Legal Director - UK in Marlow employer: Kyowa Kirin International plc.
As a leading pharmaceutical company in the UK, we pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative and innovative work culture that empowers our employees to make a meaningful impact in the industry. We offer competitive benefits, continuous professional development opportunities, and a supportive environment that encourages growth and advocacy in regulatory affairs. Join us to be part of a team that values your expertise and contributions while working towards advancing global health policies.
Contact Details:
Kyowa Kirin International plc. Recruitment Team
