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Head Legal, Germany (m/f/d)
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation · 🇺🇸 2 Locations
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- Employer is on a government sponsor recordThe US Department of Labor certified 75 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 31 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
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- No salary bar for this routeH-1B has no fixed salary bar: the employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and area. Cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level. Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/29/2025-23853/weighted-selection-process-for-registrants-and-petitioners-seeking-to-file-cap-subject-h-1b, rules effective 2026-02-27.
- Confirmed live todayWhen a source last listed this job as open.
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Sponsor Radar — Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
The US Department of Labor certified 75 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 31 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
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About the role
Salary Range: €155,300.00 - €232,900.00 Job Description Summary #LI-Hybrid Location: Munich, Germany or Nuremberg, Germany As Legal Head Germany, you will have a unique opportunity to shape the legal strategy of one of Novartis' most important markets while helping bring innovative medicines to patients. This is a highly visible leadership role where your legal expertise, business acumen, and ability to influence senior stakeholders will directly impact strategic decisions across the organization. Leading a talented team of legal professionals, you will serve as a trusted advisor to business leaders, navigate complex legal challenges, foster a culture of smart risk-taking, and help drive sustainable growth in a dynamic and highly regulated industry. If you are energized by leading high-performing teams, operating at the forefront of healthcare innovation, and making a meaningful difference for patients, we would love to hear from you! Job Description Key Responsibilities • Lead and execute the legal strategy for Novartis Germany in alignment with business priorities. • Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leaders on complex legal and strategic matters. • Oversee legal support across key areas including intellectual property, competition, privacy, and pharmaceutical law. • Build, lead, and develop a high-performing legal team across Germany. • Anticipate legal developments and translate emerging regulations into practical business guidance. • Manage significant litigation matters, investigations, and enterprise legal risk exposure. • Lead corporate governance activities and oversee external legal counsel and budgets. • Contribute as a member of Germany and International Leadership Teams, driving enterprise-wide legal excellence. Essential Requirements • Advanced degree in Law and qualification to practice law (preferably admitted to the bar in Germany ). • Significant post-qualification legal experience within a multinational organization, leading law firm, or both. • International experience within a multinational organization and exposure to global leadership environments. • Strong expertise across commercial, corporate, compliance, and regulatory legal matters. • Demonstrated ability to influence senior stakeholders and contribute to strategic business decisions. • Excellent judgment with a pragmatic, risk-based approach to solving complex legal challenges. • Fluent written and spoken German and English, with outstanding communication and negotiation skills. Desirable Requirements • Experience providing legal leadership within the pharmaceutical industry. • Proven leadership experience managing and developing high-performing legal teams. Benefits & Rewards At Novartis, we’re committed to reimagining medicine together - and rewarding the people who make it happen. Expected Annual Base Salary Range for role: EUR 152.000 - 228.000 The base salary offered is determined based on gender-neutral objectives, such as relevant skills, competencies and experience in accordance with the Novartis pay setting policy and upon joining Novartis will be reviewed periodically. The rewards of being part of our team go far beyond base pay and incentives. We also offer a variety of competitive benefits in kind to help you thrive personally and professionally, such as insurance plans, retirement plans, wellbeing resources and global recognition programs. In addition, we provide flexible and hybrid working options, where possible, and minimum 14 weeks paid parental leave. In addition to your base salary, you may be eligible for a performance-based bonus depending on certain performance parameters. Long-term equity awards granted at group level may also be part of your package. Further details will be provided durin