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At Pfizer we are a patient-centric company, guided by our four values: Courage, Joy, Equity and Excellence. Our breakthrough culture lends itself to our dedication to transforming millions of lives. At Pfizer we know that great things happen anywhere people come together with one shared goal.

Join us - we are searching for our next talented colleague to fill the role as Senior Legal Counsel – Vietnam & Indochina

Why Patients Need You

Adhering to national and local regulations is essential in a business like ours. We are proud of our science and of the way we are looking to bring medicines to the world faster while keeping excellence and integrity an essential part of our process.

What You Will Achieve

As the Senior Legal Counsel – Vietnam & Indochina, you will be responsible for providing legal advice and services on issues concerning the rights, obligations and privileges of the Pfizer organization in the market. You will represent Pfizer on external forums and provide resolution of business issues by identifying practical legal solutions and recommending a course of action.

As an advisor and an expert, you will be able to build and leverage constructive relationships across the organization to achieve the Legal Division’s goals and objectives. Through your expertise and extensive knowledge, you will be able to foster a culture that promotes innovation and thrives on doing better for patients and healthcare. Your key responsibilities shall be as follows:

• Legal lead for Vietnam & Indochina market
• Manage legal external counsel budget
• Privacy Officer
• Lead local litigation matters, partnering with HQ Litigation and external counsel
• Advise on and draft/review/negotiate complex and high value agreements, protecting Pfizer’s interests
• Lead legal negotiations with Governments for the procurement of medicines and vaccines
• Assist with product launches and marketing campaigns
• Protect Pfizer’s interests in relation to claims, disputes
• Proactively identify, educate and inform internal clients about legal issues and changes to the legal environment in order to pre-empt risks and allow Pfizer to gain the maximum benefit from legal advice
• Team development: develop Paralegal to ensure that they are equipped with the skills and knowledge to perform effectively and feel motivated. Guide colleagues on team processes and provide presentations, advice and guidance.
• Team management: lead, supervise and manage the performance and development of Paralegal including goal setting, co-ordination and consistency of legal advice, support and reporting across all business areas
• Actively participate in international committees: - Share best practices across the legal division - Lead legal in the market projects from conception to implementation.
• External engagement: manage relationships with Pfizer law firms and represent Pfizer on external forums
  
  

How You Will Achieve It

• Act as the primary Legal Division contact for legal advice on key strategic priorities identified by the Country Manager and Country Leadership Team.
• Ensure that changes to the legal environment have been identified and that clients are educated and informed about relevant legal issues and principles and changes to the legal environment in order to pre-empt problems and allow Pfizer to gain the maximum benefit from legal advice.
• Provide proactive, strategic, results-oriented, accurate, pragmatic and user-friendly legal advice and draft/review documents for clients in pertinent business areas to support the business and protect Pfizer’s vital interests and strategy in Vietnam & Indochina, using experience and legal expertise to add value to debate and decision-making.
• Develop, maintain and update own knowledge, skills and professional expertise, in line with professional requirements.
• Manage and do not exceed the budget for external law firm service providers via the Pfizer Legal Alliance and through other legal services providers in Vietnam & Indochina.
• Participate in mergers, acquisitions, divestitures and business development arrangements.
  
  

Your Skills, Knowledge, Qualifications & Experience

• Licensed to practice law in Vietnam
• At least 12 years post qualification experience
• Proven ability to cultivate strong client relationships, build credibility and successfully influence leadership in a fast-paced business climate.
• Strategic and proactive. Anticipates needs and able to prioritize quickly.
• Superior writing, communication and presentation skills
• The ability to effectively manage matters with little supervision
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• A high level of initiative and strong orientation towards results
• Strong negotiation skills and sound judgment
  
  

What You Can Expect

At Pfizer, we invest in creating an environment which unleashes the power of our people. Some of our key drivers are:

• Diversity, Equity and Inclusion - Everyone has something to offer. We believe that a diverse and inclusive organization is crucial to building a successful organization. Pfizer is committed to celebrating this in all its forms ensuring we are as diverse as the patients and communities we serve.
• When You Grow, We Grow! - All colleagues are empowered to unleash their full potential, delivering on our company purpose through non-linear career paths, made of a diverse set of experiences.
• Health & Wellbeing - We empower our colleagues to better care for themselves and make new investments to help them manage their mental and physical well-being. Ensuring an environment where colleagues can unleash their power and bring joy at work is one of our focus areas.
  
  

You will be offered a market salary and benefits as aligned with Pfizer Vietnam’s policies.

Further Information

• Travel: Periodic travel to other countries may be required
• Relocation: No
• Location: This position is based in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam on a regular full-time contract.
• To learn more about Pfizer in Vietnam, please visit us on Homepage | Pfizer Vietnam
  
  

Let’s start the conversation! Interviews will be conducted on ongoing basis, and the role may be filled before last date to apply.

Welcome to Pfizer!

Work Location Assignment: Flexible

Pfizer is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable equal employment opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction in which it operates.

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