Junior Legal Counsel – Compliance & Ethics (Basel)

Junior Legal Counsel – Compliance & Ethics

Novartis AG in Basel is seeking a Junior Legal Counsel to join its Ethics, Risk & Compliance (ERC) function. You will support the implementation and monitoring of Novartis's global compliance program across Switzerland and assigned international markets.

The role involves advising on anti-corruption compliance, healthcare fraud and abuse laws, and interactions with healthcare professionals in the pharmaceutical industry.

What You Will Do

• Support the implementation of Novartis's Third-Party Risk Management program
• Advise business teams on interactions with healthcare professionals (HCP) under Swiss and international industry codes
• Conduct compliance training and awareness programs
• Support internal investigations and compliance monitoring activities
• Analyze regulatory developments in pharmaceutical compliance

• Support day-to-day compliance advisory for business units
• Assist with compliance monitoring and auditing activities
• Help prepare training materials and deliver compliance workshops
• Support internal investigations under supervision
• Monitor regulatory and industry code developments

• Swiss MLaw or equivalent legal qualification
• 0-2 years of experience in compliance, healthcare law, or pharmaceutical regulation
• Knowledge of Swiss Therapeutic Products Act (HMG) and pharmaceutical industry codes
• Fluent in English; German is required
• Strong analytical and communication skills
• Interest in ethics, compliance, and pharmaceutical regulation