Associate Legal Director, Italy and Benelux

Associate Legal Director, Italy and Benelux

Provide pragmatic and timely strategic and operational counsel to the relevant Management on local legal, compliance, transactional and commercial issues, as well as on any local matters relating to medical affairs, pharmacovigilance, R&D, quality and supply chain activities and requirements. Advise on local labour issues and negotiate with external parties on behalf of the Company, where needed or appropriate, in coordination with the Employment Law Global Counsel and HR teams and support preparation and review of legal documentation as required; Provide advice and legal support on application and maintenance of all authorizations, permits, licenses, contracts and communication needed for local operations, including importation, manufacturing and marketing of products and implementation of product recalls where needed; Assist as necessary with corporate secretarial matters and ensure compliance with local regulatory requirements; Assist Compliance with the interpretation of Alnylam global, regional and local policies and procedures and help ensure compliance by local teams; Contribute to enhance Legal team alignment and effectiveness and to determine and pursue team's goals and outcomes. Law Degree and significant working experience in the pharmaceutical industry, (experience in rare diseases, in both law firms and an inhouse counsel, highly valued). Italian and English written and spoken, additional fluency in other languages, such as French or Dutch, a plus; Hands-on, proactive and enthusiastic, with demonstrated ability to partner cross-functionally and collaboratively with the business and with international colleagues in the US and Europe, across different Expertise Areas; Broad based knowledge of general corporate law and regulatory law impacting the pharmaceutical industry, especially as related to the commercialization and promotion of pharmaceutical products, and in the review of promotional and non-promotional materials; Solid judgment and business acumen and understanding of business operations, particularly in determining the significance of legal matters in the context of business objectives, assessing risks and benefits and providing innovative business and legal solutions; High level of integrity of confidential and sensitive information and credibility within the organization: Self-motivated and efficient, able to proactively identify short and mid-term business needs, to develop strategies and to manage responsibilities independently, with strong organizational skills in order to prioritize and manage multiple time-sensitive projects simultaneously; Able to work accurately with an appropriate sense of urgency and function effectively and efficiently in a fast-paced and dynamic environment; Strong verbal and written skills with ability to explain complex, challenging issues in a clear manner to all levels of the organization, including senior management; Strong interpersonal skills, including diplomacy and flexibility, and the ability to interface effectively throughout all levels of the organization as well as with external parties, and adaptable to circumstances and variety of cultures; Ability to manage and work with outside counsel and appropriately assess when consultation with outside counsel is appropriate.