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AstraZeneca is a global, science-led, patient-focused biopharmaceutical company that focuses on the discovery, development and commercialization of prescription medicines for some of the world’s most serious diseases. But we’re more than one of the world’s leading pharmaceutical companies.

This is the place to drive change – to challenge the norm, take ownership, make quick decisions, and run with them. A global community, our strength is in our strong network – a two-way exchange of sharing and learning that enhances our ability to make an impact.

With an unstoppable drive to learn we’re problem-solvers by nature, taking every opportunity to dig into complex challenges and feed our curiosity.

Background & Qualifications

• For permanent AstraZeneca employees, having minimum 1 year of AZ experience
• University degree from Law Faculty
• Min. 5 years of experience as a lawyer
• Pharma experience would be a great asset
• Advanced command of written and spoken English
• Advanced command of written and spoken Turkish
• Group facilitation and moderation skills
• Good at teamwork
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• No restriction to travel frequently and must have a valid driving license
• Located in İstanbul
• For male candidates, having completed military obligation

Summary Job Description

• Provide pro-active, value-added and practical legal advice to the Senior Management Team and to the business on matters, including: (i) wholesaler relations and contracting process; (ii) relations and contracting process with HCPs and HCOs (iii) business development matters; (iv) regulatory, market access, and pricing matters; (v) the negotiation and drafting of material agreements; and (vi) working collaboratively with the AstraZeneca IP and AZ IP Litigation teams to support them on patent and patent litigation matters.
• Manage and provide legal advice to the business in connection with: (i) non-IP and IP litigation / disputes initiated by or against AstraZeneca; and (ii) any significant internal investigations and all external investigations, including “dawn-raids” (e.g.  Competition, Regulatory, Privacy or Tax Authorities) as well as assisting markets in developing / implementing appropriate procedures to effectively manage such investigations.
• Member of Local Compliance Committee (“LCC”) and Nominated Signatory (“NomSig”) Platform to (i) provide legal support to LCC and NomSig members, (ii) update legal documents such as donation letters, value transfer consent forms, NomSig DoA etc. documents in accordance with decisions taken in LCC and NomSig and applicable laws and regulations (iii) provide trainings to business on contracting and legal processes.
• Retain and manage external counsel in the markets, including ensuring that the business seeks guidance from external counsel on the appropriate matters, the legal advice is of high quality and each retainer is set up and managed in the most cost-effective manner. 
• Assess, advise on and manage effectively, all manner of legal risks as they apply to the current business strategy and the activities undertaken by the company, as well as to the medium to long-term strategy and decision making.
• Proactively: (i) monitor legislative and regulatory changes in areas relevant to the commercial business; (ii) monitor enforcement trends of key external authorities in such areas; (iii) provide value added analysis and advice to key stakeholders on the potential impact to the AZ business of such changes and trends in order to allow the business to make more accurate risk assessments and informed decisions. 

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AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity.  We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills.  We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.  We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics.  We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.