Legal Director Gulf & Saudi Arabia

At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal. Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com

Job Function

Legal & Compliance

Job Sub Function

Law Business Partners

Job Category

Professional

All Job Posting Locations:

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Job Description

Job title Legal Director, Gulf & Saudi Arabia

Function Legal & Compliance

Sub function Legal

Category Legal

Location Dubai or Riyadh

Requisition number XXXXXX

Summary

How will you contribute to our mission of transforming healthcare through innovative legal solutions? We invite you to explore more about this vital role!

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Legal Director to provide strategic legal counsel and comprehensive support to the Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine organization across the Gulf countries and Saudi Arabia. As a key member of the Leadership Teams of these regions, this role will influence critical business decisions and ensure legal compliance in complex and evolving landscape.

Learn More About IM GLO

At Johnson & Johnson, our Innovative Medicine (IM) organization is dedicated to making a significant impact on patient care through science-based advancements informed by patient insights. We develop the treatments and cures of tomorrow, and this mission requires robust legal support. By providing essential legal guidance, the Global Legal Organization (GLO) helps navigate the complexities of an ever-changing external environment while delivering business-focused and enterprise-minded legal advice. This collaboration ensures that our innovative initiatives proceed smoothly and advance our Credo culture, reinforcing our commitment to healthcare innovation.

Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/innovative-medicine

Duties And Responsabilities

• Manages a variety of critical legal services that have a significant impact on the business and the commercialization of pharmaceutical products within these regions. Provides specialized legal counsel and strategic advice to senior management on a wide range of legal issues.
• Advises on legal matters and compliance requirements including commercial law, regulatory compliance, intellectual property, corporate law, and competition so that the organization's business policies, practices, and procedures are in compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Engages in shaping the external legal and regulatory environment on critical legal policy developments affecting the pharmaceutical sector in the region.
• Drafts, reviews, negotiates, and finalizes a variety of contracts, ensuring compliance and effective risk management.
• Manages legal disputes and coordinate litigation matters, working closely with local teams and external counsel.
• Partners with various teams on strategic projects such as market access initiatives, patient support programs, and digital healthcare solutions, fostering a collaborative environment.
• Collaborates effectively with colleagues across various departments, including regulatory, compliance, and all other operational teams and other support functions to support business goals and uphold legal integrity.
• Leads training sessions on pertinent legal issues for internal teams, ensuring comprehensive understanding of compliance and legal standards.
• Integrates Johnson & Johnson’s Credo and Leadership Imperatives into personal goals and decision making.
  
  

Education

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Law Degree from a reputable institution; supplementary degree or LLM preferred.
  
  

Experience

• Licensed attorney with at least 10 years of post-qualification experience.
• Proven experience in providing specialized legal counsel and strategic advice to senior management in a law firm or multinational company in Gulf countries or Saudi Arabia.
• Prior experience in the pharmaceutical or healthcare industry is highly desirable.
  
  

Desirable Skills

• Exceptional analytical, critical thinking, negotiation, and collaboration skills, with the ability to assess complex legal situations and devise strategic solutions.
• Strategic thinker with sound judgement and proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, capable of articulating legal concepts to non-legal stakeholders effectively.
• Comfortable working independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, matrixed environment.
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor and develop junior colleagues in legal practices and compliance requirements.
• Proven track record of shaping external business environments through proactive legal strategies and stakeholder engagement.
• Familiarity with emerging legal trends and regulatory changes in the healthcare space.
• Passionate about upholding high standards of legal and ethical conduct.
  
  

Additional Information

Applications should indicate the preferred location (Dubai or Riyadh). Please note that the company will not cover relocation costs for candidates moving from other countries.

Candidates applying for the Riyadh position should be Saudi nationals.

Occasional travel may be required to effectively support all countries within scope.

Johnson & Johnson is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

For more information on how we support the whole health of our employees throughout their wellness, career and life journey, please visit www.careers.jnj.com.